As it looks to have its 18-year-old Customs union with Europe rewritten in mid-2014, Turkey says it is at a disadvantage under some terms of the agreement, in particular through trade pacts between the EU and third parties.
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As the 2013/14 fiscal year drew to a close, the IMF expressed its optimistic outlook for Qatar for the upcoming year, following a recent visit. That report – combined with a cheery business sentiment survey from the private sector and a jump in 2013 profits for Qatar Exchange-listed firms – reflects refreshed momentum for the Gulf nation, despite ongoing global economic uncertainty and regional tensions, both in the Middle East and Europe.
As the Philippines’ market for handheld devices continues to expand, mobile broadband has been identified as the industry’s most significant driver of growth. Mobile penetration passed 100% in 2012, and, with fast-expanding 3G and 4G LTE networks expected to further bolster revenues and subscribership, mobile operators are boosting capital expenditures as they rush to cover more of the map.
Although declining oil production has had an effect on Brunei Darussalam’s recent economic performance, officials insist the reasons for the drop are short term in nature, while the country’s long-term prospects in the sector remain promising. Expansive government plans at home and a cooperation agreement with Timor-Leste abroad should give the sector a welcome fillip as well.
Economic update | Indonesia’s rising IPO tide
23 Apr 2014
The stock market in Indonesia is set for another busy year, with 30 or more companies having already announced plans to undertake an initial public offering (IPO) despite looming elections. The wave of new listings, along with new requirements announced by regulators, is set to sustain improved liquidity and activity on the exchange.
Au cours des cinq dernières années, le Maroc a enregistré une hausse constante de ses déficits « jumeaux » (budgétaire et commercial), principalement en raison du ralentissement prolongé de l’activité économique en Europe, partenaire commercial de premier ordre et source majeure d’investissement direct à l’étranger pour le pays.