Economy

The Thai government announced a series of new incentives and support mechanisms in late 2016 and early 2017, aimed at boosting foreign investment in key industries.

Dans le cadre de son budget de 2017, le Gabon cherche à réduire ses dépenses, à maintenir des conditions monétaires stables ainsi qu'à diversifier son économie – des mesures approuvées par le parlement le 10 janvier dernier.

As it takes over as chair of APEC this year, Vietnam will be working towards promoting growth and enhanced regional integration, while also pushing its own reform agenda at home.

Kuwait’s latest budget will focus capital expenditure on downstream oil and gas activities during FY 2017/18 in a bid to create jobs, offset falling crude export revenue and capitalise on rising regional demand for refined products.

Sharjah is actively increasing its profile abroad through trade shows and high-level diplomatic visits in a bid to bolster existing trade and investment partnerships and build new ones.

An improved business environment in Bahrain could significantly enhance the economic contribution of smaller-scale enterprises, as local start-ups continue to ink deals with international companies, though weaknesses in key areas risk hindering entrepreneurial development.