Colombia’s recent enhanced sports competitiveness at the international level is raising the sector’s commercial prospects. The government’s commitment to the promotion of sports is particularly visible in the budget allocated to Coldeportes, the body responsible for the promotion and management of sports resources, which increased from $167m in 2013 to $178m in the 2014 budget. The private...
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Articles & Analysis | Breaking ground: The sector is capitalising on its regional popularity to improve services and research from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Just as low-cost airlines helped broaden access to air travel in South-east Asia, Malaysian entrepreneurs now see a unique opportunity to provide quality health care to all citizens in ASEAN and beyond. One of the most ambitious and far-reaching projects in this sector is the proposed International Medical Campus (IMC) at Kuala Lumpur...
Articles & Analysis | Making the grade: While still low in the ranks, tertiary institutions are faring better in subjects key to economic development from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Universities in Malaysia have been given a key role in government plans to raise the country to developed-nation status by 2020. However, much more investment will be necessary if higher education institutions are to meet the targets the state has set.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Idris bin Jusoh, Minister of Education II from The Report: Malaysia 2014
How will the Education Blueprint 2013-25 help to address the gap in soft skills for primary and secondary graduates, particularly for English?
Articles & Analysis | 2020 vision: With blueprints aplenty, the focus is now on how to implement them from The Report: Malaysia 2014
As Malaysia strives to achieve developed-nation status by 2020, the education sector is undergoing detailed improvement and development. Having launched its first blueprint in 2011, the Ministry of Education has recently drawn up plans for new reforms at all levels, in line with the country’s long-term development plan, the Economic...
Articles & Analysis | A global leader: Rising medical tourism points to the industry’s strengths from The Report: Malaysia 2014
Recently ranked among the top countries in the world for medical services, Malaysia boasts a strong health care sector backed by government investment and engagement with the private sector. A February 2014 review by International Living, a travel journal, gave Malaysia 95 out of 100 points for quality of care and expertise of...