Brunei can expect a year of sluggish economic growth, with its key oil and gas sector expected to contract, undercutting expansion in other areas of the economy, according to state agencies.
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Economic Update | Short Term Blues
22 Jul 2010
Economic Update | FEWA Urges Real Estate Restraint
22 Jul 2010
The Northern Emirates' uncoordinated real estate boom threatens to leave new projects without access to vital utilities, according to a senior official from FEWA, the Federal Electricity and Water...
Economic Update | Buying British
22 Jul 2010
After a brief hiatus, Qatar is again eyeing British investment opportunities, with Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) leading the way once more, though perhaps a little more cautiously than on its...
Economic Update | Coal in Vogue
22 Jul 2010
South Africa's coal industry is booming, with prices at near record highs, increasing demand driven by rising international oil prices, greater use of coal-fired power stations and a growing interest...
Economic Update | Steel Giant Fate Reversed
22 Jul 2010
After months of speculation over the planned sale of a strategic stake in state-run Krakatau Steel to an international bidder, the Indonesian government has opted for an IPO (initial public offering...
Economic Update | Tourism Steps Up
22 Jul 2010
Malaysia is looking to fast-growing markets to accelerate the pace of its tourism sector's development, which remains a key government priority.