In a major boost for Malaysia, global index provider FTSE has upgraded the country’s capital market status from secondary to advanced emerging. The vote of confidence fits well with the government’s...
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Economic Update | Malaysia: Capital progress
4 Oct 2010
Economic Update | Abu Dhabi: Building a new industry
30 Sep 2010
Ongoing developments in Abu Dhabi’s nascent microchip industry, such as plans for a major production plant and big investments by state-owned firms in cutting edge technologies, indicate a bright...
Economic Update | Malaysia: Shipping in protected waters
27 Sep 2010
Malaysia’s maritime freight trade could be in for a major shakeup, with the government launching a comprehensive study of shipping laws which bar foreign firms from domestic lines.
Economic Update | Philippines: Growth in outsourcing
27 Sep 2010
With its large pool of English-speaking professionals and well-developed infrastructure, the Philippines is poised to overtake India as the world’s largest supplier of international business...
Economic Update | Nigeria: Reviving the textiles sector
23 Sep 2010
Nigeria’s once vibrant textile industry has all but disappeared in recent years under competition from cheaper foreign goods. However, strengthening the real sector of the economy is a central...
Economic Update | Indonesia: Bali’s tourism turning point
21 Sep 2010
Indonesia’s premier tourism resort, Bali, is clicking back into gear after the global downturn slowed recovery from damaging terror attacks. In 2010, authorities are confident that increasing visitor...
