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Despite the political and social challenges that marked late 2013, Thailand’s economy has remained stable and is poised for further growth in the coming years. However, concerted action by the public and private sectors will be needed for the country to avoid the middle-income trap of stagnating productivity and to maintain its stance as a top Asian economy.

Chapter | Construction & Real Estate from The Report: Thailand 2014

Even though the minimum wage has gone up and there is no shortage of work, the construction sector in Thailand is facing a serious dearth of labourers. As developments in neighbouring countries have increased employment opportunities there and the minimum wage has risen across Thailand, companies have faced difficulties in finding workers for building sites. However, despite some setbacks...

Chapter | Infrastructure from The Report: Indonesia 2014

A result of decades of underinvestment, creaky infrastructure has long been the Achilles’ heel of the Indonesian economy. Around $6.8bn will be spent on power and some $29bn on water utilities and other services under the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia’s Economic Development. The government is expected to fund 28% of the cost, with the rest coming from the private...

Chapter | Construction from The Report: Indonesia 2014

Increased government investment in infrastructure has helped unleash a boom in Indonesia’s construction sector. With rapidly growing demand for residential real estate, office buildings, industrial estates and other property across the archipelago, the construction sector is poised to see significant expansion. And, although the sector has declined since 2012, a new law that allows foreign...

Chapter | Real Estate & Construction. from The Report: Dubai 2014

Real estate transactions in Dubai totalled $64.2bn in 2013, up sharply from $42bn in all of 2012. The residential, retail, hospitality and industrial segments all experienced solid growth. Property sales jumped by more than 20% in 2013, with serviced apartments also recording strong growth figures. Demand for Dubai property seems to be coming from all corners of the world. According to the...

2013 saw the transition of power from the former Emir, Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, to Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, his fourth son and second son with Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, a move unprecedented elsewhere in the Gulf but not unexpected in Qatar. 

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