The flow of foreign direct investment into Turkey picked up in the second half of 2013, and while the full-year figures were down, it appears external factors, rather than any cooling of the local economy, were the primary cause.
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A new report from the IMF says growth in Nigeria will accelerate this year, but the economy still has a range of structural weaknesses, including rigid labour markets and insufficient power supply.
While Thailand is pushing ahead with efforts to expand its network of free trade agreements (FTAs), the lack of a permanent government means that approval and implementation of any deals could be delayed.
Economic update | Mongolia boosts support for SMEs
13 Mar 2014
New measures announced by the Mongolian government aimed at lowering the tax burden for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) should serve as an incentive for private sector operators to expand, but businesses may still face challenges in obtaining the credit they need to sustain growth.
Economic update | Kuwait looks to reduce subsidies
24 Feb 2014
The government in Kuwait is weighing-up measures to rein in spending on subsidies and welfare programmes, responding to concerns that the national budget could slip into deficit by the end of the decade.
The government in Mongolia has revealed plans to support domestic export manufacturers, with the aim of reducing a burgeoning import bill and boosting the country's economic foundations.