Authorities in Papua New Guinea (PNG) are hoping a new emphasis on developing small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) will generate up to 2m jobs in the next decade or so and boost the number of...
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Economic Update | Papua New Guinea: Drive to boost SMEs and create jobs
15 Jul 2013
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Questions on ‘mega-bridges’ financing
12 Jul 2013
As plans for three new ‘mega-bridges’ take shape, the government intends to impose stringent environmental assessments for the vast structures. However, critics say equal emphasis should also be...
Economic Update | Panamá: Reforma del sistema educativo
12 Jul 2013
El reciente crecimiento económico de Panamá ha sido impulsado por el gasto público en proyectos de infraestructura a gran escala, sin embargo, es probable que el sostenimiento de los niveles de...
Economic Update | South Africa: Insurance regulatory changes on the cards
12 Jul 2013
An overhaul of South Africa’s financial regulations, already considered some of the most robust worldwide, is likely to result in a shake up for the insurance sector. While the new system will...
Economic Update | Gabon: L’or, nouveau pilier de l’industrie minière
11 Jul 2013
Les richesses naturelles du Gabon ne se limitent pas au bois, au pétrole et aux minerais. Bien que l’industrie minière soit principalement centrée sur l’exploitation du manganèse, les travaux d’...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Auto sector looks to pick up speed
11 Jul 2013
Automotive sales in Malaysia slipped down a gear in the second quarter, with both April and May showing a deceleration in the figures, though experts believe activity in the industry will pick up in...
