In 2016 the Mexican manufacturing sector achieved annual growth of 1.3%, as many other sectors of the economy experienced a slowdown. Accounting for 16.8% of GDP, the manufacturing sector is the largest contributor to the national economy. Given the sector’s economic weight, the November 2016 election of US President Donald Trump has created a shadow of uncertainty over the Mexican economy....
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Chapter | Industry & Mining from The Report: Mexico 2017
At a time when a number of major Latin American economies, including Brazil and Venezuela, are heading toward recession, Mexico’s economy stands out in the region for its resilience. Projections for 2017 are couched in more uncertainty than is usual, however, in light of the lack of clarity over and the potential impact of policy changes in the US during the first year in office for US President Donald Trump.
Un reciente contrato de préstamo con el Banco Mundial, dirigido al desarrollo de la industria pesquera, va a suponer un mayor estímulo para innovar y fomentar el espíritu empresarial de toda la economía peruana.
Reforms lifting foreign ownership ceilings may prompt a wave of overseas investment in Thailand’s insurance sector, though the industry’s highly competitive environment could also see smaller operators come under pressure.
Articles & Analysis | Egypt looks to special economic zones to attract investment, shore up industry from The Report: Egypt 2017
Egypt has a well-established system of special zones, industrial zones and free zones, overseen primarily by the General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI). The current zones system was established in 1997 and includes 10 public free zones clustered in and around Cairo, Alexandria and in areas close to Cairo’s waterways.
Articles & Analysis | Egypt looks for new ways to supply natural gas to its industries from The Report: Egypt 2017
Sourcing natural gas is one of the chief obstacles for Egypt’s heavy industries, as shortages have persisted since 2014 (see Energy chapter). Gas is sold through the state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS), which has prioritised supply to the power sector and residential consumers. This has left industrial buyers facing...