A stronger-than-expected performance in the first quarter has prompted analysts to revise their year-end growth forecasts for the Thai economy, though some remained cautious in the face of ongoing challenges both at home and abroad.
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New trade and investment agreements are expected to help Trinidad and Tobago offset lower hydrocarbons revenues, while helping the country extend its reach beyond the region.
Articles & Analysis | Brunei Darussalam reforms regulations to attract foreign investment in key industries from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
One of the largest exporters of oil and gas in Southeast Asia, Brunei Darussalam has long benefitted from its strong trade relationships with Japan, China and its ASEAN neighbours, building a robust trade surplus in the years to 2014 on the back of rising exports and elevated petroleum prices. The oil market’s mid-2014 turnaround has had a...
Articles & Analysis | Lower oil revenues drive public sector reforms and diversification drive in Brunei Darussalam from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
Government revenues have declined significantly in Brunei Darussalam as a result of the global oil market slowdown, leading authorities to float a number of new policies aimed at rationalising spending. The 2016/17 budget reflects these challenges, with funding cut at nearly every department and a strong emphasis on improving efficiency and...
Interviews & Viewpoints | Andrew Robb, the Australian Government’s Special Envoy for Trade, on the impact of regional trade deals: Viewpoint from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
The economic fortunes of Australia and Brunei Darussalam are both heavily dependent on the goods and services we export and on our ability to attract foreign investment to develop and expand our productive sectors. Greater trade and investment flows are fundamental to creating jobs for our people and ensuring our nations’ prosperity.
Articles & Analysis | Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement to underpin Brunei Darussalam's diversification efforts from The Report: Brunei Darussalam 2016
As a founding member of the vast Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP), the Sultanate is poised to welcome a host of economic benefits as a result of its membership. After a historic signing ceremony in October 2015, the next phase of the pact’s development will see each signatory seek domestic ratification prior to official enactment. Although...