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Though early performance has been sluggish, officials in the Philippines are confident the strong foreign direct investment (FDI) showing from last year will be maintained in 2014, with an improved business climate along with political and economic stability as the Philippines’ main selling points. Even so, competition for investments is likely to remain keen.

Counting on a revival in the tourism sector to help restore vigorous economic growth, Jordan is also looking to promising official data for the first quarter of the year.

Las modificaciones efectuadas en la legislación que rige la industria cinematográfica de Colombia están construyendo el escenario propicio para que el país se posicione como centro internacional para la producción audiovisual.

The busy food and beverage industry in Kuwait is set for further growth, as domestic demand fuelled by rising incomes, combined with forecasts of higher turnover due to expansion in the tourism sector, pushes up trade volumes and attracts new suppliers in the retail and hospitality chains.

Brunei Darussalam has proven to be fertile ground for international food chains entering the domestic market, with an increasing number using franchising as a means to extend their roots and reach out to an enthusiastic clientele. As a result, their success is prompting calls for local businesses to use the same franchising vehicle to drive expansion overseas.

Turkey’s powerhouse automotive industry is expected to experience a downturn in 2014, as higher interest rates and a slowing economy cause domestic buyers to hit the brakes on spending. The outlook is likely to remain flat for the rest of the year, though solid exports may help offset some of the localised cooling in the market.