Though Peru’s economic growth registered a slowdown in 2014 - to an estimated 3.1% according to the central bank compared to rates of between 5% and 9% for much of the past decade - the mining-led economy is expected to regain momentum in 2015 as diversification efforts continue and government measures to stimulate investment take effect.
Roughly seven years after the discovery of oil, Ghana’s hydrocarbons sector has seen significant growth in terms of both production and infrastructure, yet the industry is still very much a work in progress. New projects are being ramped up to develop the sector, including for the downstream segment. Ghana’s proven crude oil reserves were estimated at 660m barrels as of January 2013, which...
An active trading nation, Vietnam is poised to play an important role in ASEAN’s regional integration story. In particular, the country has established itself as a powerhouse in agriculture and textiles. New sectors to be developed in the future include mining, minerals processing and electronics. The main risks facing the country include a rapid increase in debt, inflation and currency...
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OBG introduces the reader to the different aspects of the legal system in Algeria, in partnership with Gide Loyrette Nouel. This section also includes an interview with Samy Laghouati, Partner, Gide Loyrette Nouel.
In conjunction with Mazars, OBG explores the taxation system, examining Algeria’s investor-friendly environment. OBG talks to Samir Hadj Ali, Chartered Accountant and Managing Partner, Mazars, on encouraging research and development.
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