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While a wave of major resource-related projects in Papua New Guinea (PNG) presents significant growth opportunities for private insurers, concern is rising that industry players could be put off entering the market unless the government takes steps to ensure the public insurance segment is better regulated and supervised.

Avec des investissements directs étrangers (IDE) qui ont retrouvé en 2012 leurs niveaux de 2010, la Tunisie envisagerait le lancement de projets à grande échelle dans les secteurs de l’industrie et des services, ce qui aurait des retombées positives sur la reprise économique et les recettes d’exportations – deux aspects cruciaux quand on sait que le taux de chômage national tournait autour de 18% sur les derniers mois de l’année 2012.

The launch of a major seafood processing plant highlights the progress the Sultanate is making in its plans to diversify from oil and resources and position itself as a centre of value-added industry. However, a shortage of available land to further develop the industry sector has been identified as a limiting factor.

Plans by the emirate’s authorities to tighten regulatory oversight for health insurance and put in place a long delayed scheme for mandatory coverage will likely result in major changes to the sector.

A massive programme of investment in Thailand’s infrastructure, designed to enhance international connectivity and competitiveness, is set to be implemented this year amid a renewed commitment to investment and regional development.

Next year, 2014, marks the beginning of a cycle of anniversaries set to last until the end of 2018, as countries across Europe, North America and beyond commemorate the centenary of the First World War. Turkey is looking to combine the expected spike in interest in historic events with a concerted drive to boost tourism revenue.