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Despite achieving record growth in 2012, telecoms operators in the UAE have seen their profit margins affected by a new royalties programme introduced by the federal government. However, surging demand in Dubai for the latest mobile devices, particularly smartphones and tablets, as well as a more diversified range of value-added services, should result in in even greater growth and profitability in the coming years.

Si les réformes de la tarification de l’électricité vont augmenter les coûts de production dans un avenir proche, le secteur aval ivoirien et les industries de matériaux de construction connaissent une solide reprise après avoir enregistré de faibles résultats en 2011.

Debido a los trabajos puestos en marcha con la finalidad de ampliar el Canal de Panamá, la economía, especialmente su creciente sector minorista, se está viendo beneficiada en virtud del aumento presentado en el flujo de mercancías. El poder adquisitivo de 3.57 millones de consumidores en Panamá sigue creciendo, lo que refleja un reciente aumento histórico en el PIB del país.

Having kept a tight lid on access to information for many years, Myanmar is now opening its doors to new technologies, bringing a tidal wave of social empowerment. However, quality control both in terms of technology and content is likely to be the main challenge going forward.

El negocio de los supermercados en Colombia está llamando la atención de las principales cadenas internacionales debido a un aumento en las ventas durante 2012 y el fuerte crecimiento previsto para los próximos años.

Rising profits and plans for expansion by major Indonesian retailers as international players enter the burgeoning mall segment highlight confidence in the sector’s prospects. However, creeping inflationary pressures and growing regulatory requirements threaten to dent the growth expectations of the industry and the overall economy.