A surge in bank lending to the Philippines’ real estate sector is indicative of the market’s potential in a favourable environment of low interest rates and strong economic growth. The central bank...
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Economic Update | Philippines: Real estate loans rising
2 Nov 2012
Economic Update | Oman: Bringing supply in line with demand
2 Nov 2012
The value of real estate transactions in the sultanate increased by nearly 60% year-on-year in the first five months of 2012, hitting $2.1bn in that period, with the market displaying significant...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Education reform
2 Nov 2012
Foreign institutions are to be targeted to help fill major gaps in Indonesia’s skill base as a result of a weak and undersupplied education system. A recent bill opens tertiary education to overseas...
Economic Update | Nigeria: State of the nation
1 Nov 2012
An independence anniversary address by President Goodluck Jonathan on October 1 highlighted some of the encouraging trends in Nigeria’s recent economic performance, although there are still a number...
Economic Update | Brunei Darussalam: Sowing seeds of self-sufficiency
1 Nov 2012
Plans to boost high-tech farming initiatives and enter into agribusiness deals with neighbours bode well for Brunei Darussalam’s long-term food security ambitions. However, challenges such as limited...
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Education overhaul
31 Oct 2012
The emirate’s education system is in the midst of a major overhaul, one aimed at making the school system more responsive to the needs of students in a changing community. The new system will reflect...
