After its historic transition to civilian rule following years of incremental reforms, Myanmar is enjoying a period of exceptional growth. Once an outlier in the region, Myanmar now has the fastest-growing economy in ASEAN, and is seen as a source of regional strength and a destination of opportunity. Further liberalisation is planned, international investment is expected to remain strong and...
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Chapter | Trade & Investment from The Report: Myanmar 2017
Although Myanmar remains in trade deficit, its trade balance has been improving in recent months. The trade deficit stood at $1.11bn in the first quarter of 2015 and fell to $945.7m in the same period of 2016, highlighting the impact rising exports are having on trade growth, and painting a brighter picture for long-term trade trends.
This chapter contains interviews with Le Luong...
Chapter | Country Profile from The Report: Myanmar 2017
Undergoing profound and rapid change, Myanmar is today emerging as one of Asia’s most sought-after investment destinations. Its opening to the global economy has come after decades of military rule, during which a long period of isolation and internal conflict was followed by an era of gradual disengagement from politics by the army. This retreat took a decisive step forward in November 2015,...
Myanmar today is a country undergoing rapid change, and there is a solid determination among its people and leaders alike to help their country establish an important place at the global political and economic table.
More details have emerged regarding Egypt’s ambitious programme of economic reform, as the country remains on course to receive the next allocation of a $12bn loan from the IMF to support its efforts.
Economic update | Revisión del año 2016 en Perú
31 Jan 2017
El año 2016 trajo consigo cambios tanto políticos como económicos en Perú, con un nuevo gobierno que avanzaba muy rápido para poner en marcha medidas estratégicas destinadas a hacer frente a problemas antiguos y lograr que el país consiguiese altos niveles de crecimiento.