L’Algérie a lancé un nouvel appel d’offres combinant pétrole et gaz dans l’espoir de redynamiser les activités d’exploration face aux préoccupations suscitées par l’inadéquation entre production stagnante et demande intérieure à la hausse.
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Following its successful chairmanship of ASEAN in 2013, Brunei Darussalam will look to continue its role as a regional leader in areas ranging from defence to commerce. The increased focus on diversification and the growth of several industries bode well for the economy, and the coming years are expected to see Brunei Darussalam further bolster its position within ASEAN and the international economy.
Economic update | Kuwait set to upgrade refineries
12 Mar 2014
The recent approval of bids worth more than $12bn has paved the way for a major overhaul of two of Kuwait’s refineries, following costly shutdowns earlier this year.
The “Golden Land”, officially known as the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and formerly as Burma, has undergone dramatic reforms in recent years under the administration of President U Thein Sein. The rapid transition from a military junta to an open economy has surprised the global community and will see Myanmar assume the ASEAN chair for the first time in 2014.
Articles & Analysis | Value extraction: As most Western sanctions have been lifted, a long underexploited sector is opening up from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Judging by the size of its mineral deposits, you would expect a bonanza: Myanmar has an abundance of gold, silver, platinum, tin, tungsten, zinc, copper and gemstones. Yet very little of this has been exploited. Insurgent activity and poor transport have made the more ore-rich areas of the country hard to reach, while a host of foreign sanctions...
Articles & Analysis | Turning point: A new mining law promises to stimulate substantial foreign interest from The Report: Myanmar 2014
Whilst investment has increased immensely since the easing of sanctions, the mineral-rich soil of Myanmar’s landscape remains significantly underexplored. Red tape, incomplete surveys, inconsistent record keeping and intermittent ethnic conflicts have restricted the growth of the sector. However, potential remains high in the eyes of most...