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Growth in Malaysia’s industrial production has so far been above expectations, suggesting that the manufacturing sector is supported by domestic expansion and reorientation toward the region even though demand in traditional export markets in the US and Europe look uncertain.
Au Maroc, les efforts s’accélèrent pour stimuler la croissance dans les secteurs manufacturiers clés et à forte intensité de main d’œuvre comme ceux de l’électronique et de l’aéronautique, afin de permettre au pays d’accroître ses exportations et de diversifier sa production tout en créant des emplois.
Au cours des neuf premiers mois de l’année 2012, l’investissement industriel a enregistré une augmentation de 14,8% par rapport à la même période en 2011, une évolution synonyme de reprise pour cet important secteur. Le gouvernement, conscient du rôle majeur de l’industrie manufacturière en matière d’emploi et en tant que source d’investissements directs étrangers (IDE), est donc déterminé à stimuler les activités du secteur.
The government wants South Africa’s manufacturing industries to step up and play a greater role in the national economy by boosting employment and revenue while reducing dependence on the mining and service sectors. However, although some parts of the sector have shown a remarkable improvement in competitiveness, labour unrest and volatile export demand may limit a significant jump in growth over the short-term.
Steel producers in Saudi Arabia are set for a busy few years, with growth in the industry driven by rising demand due to state-backed investments and increasing activity in the private sector. However, even with additional capacity, the sector is working to bridge the supply gap.
The beer industry in Thailand is set for a shake up as Ajethai, the producer of Big Cola, moves into the market, providing a new challenge for existing local brewing giants Singha and Chang.

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