Import tariffs imposed at the beginning of the year are starting to have an impact on local industry in Papua New Guinea, supporting efforts to curb the import bill and encourage self-sufficiency.
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Economic Update | Papua New Guinea hikes tariffs to encourage local industry
29 Mar 2018
Economic Update | Kuwait lifts aviation profile with airport and fleet expansion
29 Mar 2018
An airport infrastructure expansion set to come into operation this year will help Kuwait keep pace with strong growth in passenger movements, as local carriers continue with network expansions and...
Economic Update | Sharjah sees higher levels of investment in health care
29 Mar 2018
Rising demand is set to drive expansion of Sharjah’s health care sector in the coming years, increasing opportunities for domestic and foreign investment, with a number of new projects already in the...
Economic Update | Le projet transfrontalier de GNL prend forme à Djibouti
29 Mar 2018
La signature au mois de février d’un accord portant sur la réalisation d’un gazoduc entre des partenaires éthiopiens et chinois constitue une avancée capitale dans les efforts déployés actuellement...
Economic Update | Saudi Arabia moves to boost home ownership
29 Mar 2018
Efforts to make home ownership in Saudi Arabia more accessible and galvanise activity across the building, services and financial industries received a boost last month with the launch of a new...
Economic Update | Dubai cementing maritime profile through logistics and leisure
29 Mar 2018
Rising demand for freight handling, logistics and subsidiary services, along with an expansion into leisure, is driving growth in Dubai’s maritime sector, helping the emirate cement its pos
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