The Philippines is making progress in boosting its ability to compete in the global economy, according to a recently released report. Although the country still has some way to go before being able...
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Economic Update | The Philippines: Sharpening the competitive edge
12 Oct 2011
Economic Update | Nigeria: Competition is good news for the airwaves
11 Oct 2011
After only one year operating, NTA-Star TV Network, a joint venture between state broadcaster Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) and Chinese media company StarTimes, has attracted some 400,000...
Economic Update | Oman: Higher health standards
11 Oct 2011
Increased levels of public-private cooperation are likely to bring high-tech solutions and better practices to Oman’s health care sector, particularly with regard to increasing ethical standards and...
Economic Update | Sharjah: Renter’s market
10 Oct 2011
Sharjah’s real estate sector is a buyer’s and renter’s market at the moment, with prices falling since the beginning of the year and more residents reporting satisfaction with the affordability of...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Reforming palm oil production
10 Oct 2011
Indonesia’s palm oil sector is looking to adopt more sustainable practices in a bid to alleviate growing environmental concerns while meeting rising global demand.
Economic Update | Malaysia: Taking Islamic finance further
6 Oct 2011
Malaysia’s Islamic finance sector is further consolidating its position as a market leader, moving to broaden its product range and expand its reach, though it may need to keep an eye on rivals...
