Large-scale infrastructure projects under way in Abu Dhabi are expected to give the economy a welcome fillip and open up future investment opportunities.
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Economic update | Abu Dhabi: Forging new links
21 Oct 2010
Economic update | The Bahamas: Oil's new frontier?
21 Oct 2010
With large swathes of undersea and land sites closed to exploration and development in the wake of the Deepwater Horizon disaster, international majors and smaller firms are considering drilling elsewhere in the region. The Bahamas is firmly in their sights.
Economic update | Malaysia: Biting back at dengue
21 Oct 2010
Malaysia plans to adopt an innovative approach to tackling the spread of dengue fever that could save hundreds of lives and cut massive losses to the economy caused by the mosquito-borne virus. However, some fear the proposed cure may be more harmful than the illness itself.
Brunei and Malaysia have agreed that joint demarcation and survey activities can begin next year on previously disputed offshore oil and gas blocks. The move draws a clearer picture of the role international companies will play in a development expected to significantly boost the Sultanate’s reserves.
Economic update | Thailand: Organic growth potential
18 Oct 2010
Thailand’s state and private sector are joining forces in a bid to develop the country’s small organic agriculture sector into a major export earner. However, finding the right incentives to convince farmers to make the switch from traditional methods is proving difficult.
Indonesia’s transport planners hope that a metro system can ease congestion on Jakarta’s gridlocked roads, along with easing the daily anguish of long-suffering commuters the subway system is also expected to clear the way for economic gains.