Sri Lanka’s economy looks promising for the coming years, as major changes in the business environment are taking place in the short to medium term, such as free trade agreements with Singapore and China, the regaining of the EU Generalised System of Preferences Plus, development of human capital and further liberalisation of the economy. These, together with the involvement of the government...
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Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Sri Lanka 2018
Economic update | High-tech revolution to improve Indonesia’s industrial competitiveness
18 May 2018
Indonesia is looking to utilise advancements in modern technology to spur growth and improve competitiveness in the industrial sector, with the government unveiling a new plan aimed at increasing manufacturing output.
As the government continues its expansive reform agenda with Vision 2025, Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to record moderate improvements in 2018.
New legislation to tighten regulatory oversight and reinforce fiscal buffers should better insulate Trinidad and Tobago’s insurance sector against external shocks, while also bolstering clients’ rights through stronger accountability requirements.
Economic update | Abu Dhabi to begin auctioning oil and gas exploration and production concessions
17 May 2018
Breaking with tradition, Abu Dhabi has announced it will begin holding open bids for new oil and gas concessions as part of its broader strategy to maximise returns and boost the sustainability of its hydrocarbons industry.
Economic view | Khaled El Salawy, CEO and Managing Director, Al Ahli Bank of Kuwait in Egypt
17 May 2018
What impact has the currency flotation had on the banking sector, and what can we expect for 2018?