Thailand’s manufacturing sector has received a boost following new investment in automotive production; however, fragile domestic demand, a widening skills gap and cooling export demand pose challenges to the broader industrial sector.
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Near-term sentiment is on the rise among Dubai’s business leaders, with the IMF forecasting a healthy GDP growth rate of 4.2% in 2019 for the emirate. While not as exposed as some of its regional neighbours to the effects of fluctuating commodities prices in recent times, Dubai nevertheless stands to benefit from the knock-on effects of higher prices over the last year.
Articles & Analysis | Morocco looks to diversification and smaller enterprises to grow industrial exports from The Report: Morocco 2019
The industrial segment in Morocco is one of the country’s main earners of foreign currency, due in large part to its export orientation. This is important because Morocco’s economy continues to grow its trade imbalance. According to Bank Al Maghrib, the central bank, exports stand at Dh201.5bn (€18.1bn) while imports are markedly higher,...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Jean Christophe Quemard, Executive Vice-President for the MENA region, Groupe PSA: Interview from The Report: Morocco 2019
Interviews & Viewpoints | Abdellatif Kabbaj, Managing Director, Soft Group: interview from The Report: Morocco 2019
How can public policy effectively extend ongoing positive trends in the textile market?