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The Sri Lankan economy has been growing well recently despite a degree of political uncertainty and the global slowdown in emerging markets, with GDP expanding on average more than 6% since 2010. The new government inherited an economy with great potential but burdened by debt and lacking the types of investment to see it through to the next stage. Accelerating growth is now necessary, not...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Sri Lanka 2016
Sri Lanka, the “Wonder of Asia”, formerly known as Ceylon, has long served as an important strategic destination in the Indian Ocean, catering to merchants and travellers from South-east Asia, India, the Middle East and East Africa. While much of the country’s recent history has been tainted by a decades-long civil war, post-conflict euphoria has brought a sense of renewal and optimism to the...
Sri Lanka’s investment environment is set to become more balanced, transparent and predictable, with the elections of 2015 largely heralded as a win for inclusive governance, providing a fresh five-year mandate for an administration committed to economic revolution. As the country looks to broaden its investor base, it is hoped that policy changes and plans brought in by the new government will attract the added investment needed to help the country reach its growth goals.
Infrastructure was a major beneficiary in Brunei Darussalam’s budget for FY 2016/17, alongside other key segments of the economy expected to steer the country toward more robust growth.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Kasem Watanachai, Privy Councillor, on a middle way of living: Viewpoint from The Report: Thailand 2016
The Sufficiency Economy Philosophy is simple at its core but must be dissected. According to King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, we have to ensure that we interpret “philosophy” as truth and knowledge. “Sufficiency” is not self-sufficiency, but rather means prudence and a middle way of living, doing business and managing oneself. As for “...