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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Thailand 2018
Following the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October 2016, a major chapter in the history of the kingdom closed and another opened, with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun now on the throne. Meanwhile, the government of the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO), led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha, continues to rule following its removal of...
Economic update | Increased public spending to support upgrade of Nigerian transport infrastructure
6 Aug 2018
Nigeria’s transport sector is set to benefit from increased spending under the newly ratified federal budget, spurring improvements to road and rail infrastructure, and providing opportunities for expansion of the logistics sector.
In its April 2018 Economic Monitor for Thailand, the World Bank reported that GDP growth accelerated to 3.9% in 2017, from 0.91% in 2014, 2.94% in 2015 and 3.23% in 2016. This was the fastest expansion since the 7.24% recorded in 2012, and was driven by strong global growth, increased export revenue and a modest recovery in private consumption.
Momentum in Ghana’s hydrocarbons industry is increasing, with a new offshore field entering production, and the prospect of more oil and gas leases to be offered for exploration.
Economic update | Un sommet synonyme de coup d’accélérateur pour les solutions high-tech de ville intelligente à Alger
3 Aug 2018
L’Algérie progresse dans la mise en œuvre de l’initiative de ville intelligente Alger Smart City et des responsables des pouvoirs publics s’entretiennent actuellement avec des représentants des secteurs des technologies, des médias et des télécommunications afin de réfléchir aux différentes manières de renforcer la digitalisation et de développer l’entreprenariat.