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Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Rauf Rashid, Country Managing Partner, EY Malaysia from The Report: Sarawak 2015
Articles & Analysis | SMEs in Sarawak set to receive greater support from The Report: Sarawak 2015
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sarawak are on course for strong growth, as more tap into spinoff projects generated by increased investment in the state’s special economic zone, and federal and state governments urge SMEs to set up shop in Sarawak. While access to credit has been an obstacle to growth, some banks are now offering...
Chapter | Financial Services from The Report: Sarawak 2015
From large, multinational funds to local Malaysian banks, national and international players have historically been drawn to the state in large part by the opportunities available in financing its substantial oil, gas, timber and palm oil industries. Today, they are being drawn by the state’s major development plan, the Sarawak Corridor of Renewable Energy, and other mega-projects currently...
Banks in Brunei Darussalam have so far weathered the impact of falling oil prices, winning plaudits from credit rating agencies for their resilience and stability.
Articles & Analysis | SM Prime Holdings – Mall operations from The Report: The Philippines 2015
THE COMPANY: SM Prime Holdings (SMPH) is the Philippines' largest mall operator. Publicly listed since 1994, SMPH owns and runs world-class malls all over the country, providing millions of square metres of floor area for fully integrated shopping, dining, and entertainment experiences.
Articles & Analysis | The Philippine banking sector expands as deposits and lending increase from The Report: The Philippines 2015
As banks expand credit in the domestic economy, the sector is enjoying a period of rapid catch-up growth. A positive feedback loop is at work in which banks are increasingly driving economic growth, supported by inflows from foreign investment and Filipinos working abroad, while growing trust in the banking system is drawing greater volumes of...