In the past 10 years, Colombia has emerged as one of Latin America’s leading hydrocarbons producers. With just over 1m barrels per day of production in 2013, Colombia trailed only Mexico, Venezuela and Brazil in the region. On a relative basis, natural gas production, at 1.2bn cu feet per day, is more modest, but has also grown every year but one since 2003. With one of the lowest reserves-to-...
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Chapter | Energy & Utilities from The Report: Colombia 2014
Despite instability associated with the global mining and hydrocarbons sectors, Colombia displays stable economic growth amidst a regional slowdown, in large part a result of economic liberalisation, free trade agreements and entry to a variety of trade blocs. After recording 6.6% growth in 2011 and 4% in 2012, Colombia saw a slowdown in the first half of 2013, but the economy regained momentum by the end of the year.
Articles & Analysis | The sky is the limit: The aerospace sector’s performance continues to improve from The Report: Malaysia 2014
One of the most evident examples of Malaysia’s ongoing push to build a high-tech economy is the development of its aerospace industry. The sector encapsulates a number of strategic areas outlined under the government’s national development priorities, including advanced manufacturing operations, research and development (R&D) and value-...
Articles & Analysis | Tip-top shape: Regional growth offers the potential to expand the shipping industry from The Report: Malaysia 2014
With Asia now playing a key role within the global economy, Malaysia is looking to capitalise on trade expansion by bolstering its shipping industry in a bid to meet the growing needs of both itself and its neighbours.
Articles & Analysis | Packing a punch: Strong fundamentals ensure retail offerings remain attractive from The Report: Malaysia 2014
While growth in the Malaysian retail sector was slower in 2013 than in recent years, the industry remains an important driver of local services and ranks as one of the more robust markets in the South-east Asian region. Bolstered by steady economic growth, urban migration, political stability and rapidly developing infrastructure, the sector...
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Alois Hofbauer, Region Head, Nestlé Malaysia/Singapore from The Report: Malaysia 2014
What are some of the complexities that foreign food and beverage companies need to understand when entering the Malaysian market?