What are the principal drivers behind the decentralisation of modern retail into provincial areas?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Edgar “Injap” Sia II, Chairman and CEO, DoubleDragon Properties: Interview from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Chapter | Industry & Retail from The Report: The Philippines 2016
Growing an impressive 7.2%, the Philippines was one of Asia’s best-performing economies in 2013. As growth has given rise to increased business activity and boosted consumer spending power, the question that arises is whether this new-found domestic demand will be for goods and materials produced locally or imported from abroad. This is an issue that will become even more important in 2015 as...
A series of reforms initiated by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III in the last few years have boosted spending on infrastructure and opened key industries to outside investors. The reforms prompted a series of upgrades to the Philippines’ credit ratings and echo initiatives taken in the region as it embarks on greater integration through the ASEAN Economic Community.
Traditionnellement un importateur net de véhicules, l'Algérie renforce son offre pour devenir un hub de construction automobile en attirant sur ses rives les acteurs majeurs de l'industrie.
Articles & Analysis | Investment and reform to expand role of industry in Djibouti from The Report: Djibouti 2016
Given Djibouti’s economic reliance on international trade and the scarcity of natural resources, manufacturing industries have always played a secondary role in the country’s economic development. However, authorities are now looking to boost their development as a means to cut unemployment and foster more sustained and inclusive economic...
Articles & Analysis | Competition in Djibouti's foodstuff retail market increasing with entrance of larger retailers from The Report: Djibouti 2016
Djibouti’s foodstuff retail sector has traditionally been characterised by the presence of myriad small-scale, neighbourhood grocery stores, called mercato, which are frequented by the vast majority of Djibouti’s citizens. However, modern trade has started to become more significant over the past decade, with the development of...