Strong economic growth and a rise in energy demand have exerted pressure on the Philippines’ energy sector in recent years. With large, easily accessible oil and gas discoveries long since picked over, a continued decline in petroleum production has encouraged a heavy reliance on imports. As the country shifts its energy priorities away from crude oil and towards natural gas, the Department of...
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A series of reforms initiated by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III in the last few years have boosted spending on infrastructure and opened key industries to outside investors. The reforms prompted a series of upgrades to the Philippines’ credit ratings and echo initiatives taken in the region as it embarks on greater integration through the ASEAN Economic Community.
Economic update | Nearing island-wide electrification, Sri Lanka to focus on quality and reliability
28 Mar 2016
As the only South Asian nation with near-100% grid connectivity, Sri Lanka has shifted its focus in recent months toward boosting the reliability and quality of electricity supply, as well as revising its tariff structure.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Vicky Bowman, Director, Myanmar Centre for Responsible Business (MCRB): Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2016
Interviews & Viewpoints | U Htun Lynn Shein, Chairman, Myanma Precious Resources Group: Interview from The Report: Myanmar 2016
How, in your opinion, do production agreements in the mining sector in Myanmar differ in comparison to international norms?
Articles & Analysis | Myanmar's amendments to mining laws move forward from The Report: Myanmar 2016
Aside from a few major investments, the Myanmar mining sector has lain largely dormant for decades, due to a combination of economic and political factors. To revive interest in the sector, the Ministry of Mines (MoM) has long been pressed by local mining companies and international prospectors to amend outdated mining laws which, in light of...