As chair of the Association of South-East Nations (ASEAN) in 2020, Vietnam is to steer regional policy under the theme “Cohesive and Responsive”, working to counter threats to multilateralism and free trade.
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Economic view | Abdullah Ahmed Al Suwaidi, Acting Director-General, Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD)
4 Feb 2020
In what ways are digital tools and advanced analytical technologies improving the collection and interpretation of data?
Economic update | Egypt: Year in Review 2019
2 Feb 2020
Several positive macro-economic developments gave the Egyptian economy a boost in 2019.
Economic update | Kenya: Year in Review 2019
31 Jan 2020
Ongoing expansion in key sectors fuelled solid growth in Kenya in 2019, although rising debt continues to challenge economic performance.
Economic update | Qatar: Year in Review 2019
30 Jan 2020
Muted growth figures did not detract from a generally positive year for Qatar, in which new developments in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production were matched by broad-based expansion in non-hydrocarbons sectors.
Economic update | Morocco: Year in Review 2019
30 Jan 2020
Although a slowdown in international trade made 2019 a leaner year for Morocco, real GDP growth decreased only slightly to 2.7%, from 3% in 2018, according to the IMF. This trend is expected to be reversed in 2020, with the national authorities and the IMF forecasting growth will accelerate to 3.5% and 3.7%, respectively.