How will downward revisions of Indonesia’s GDP impact retailers’ expansion plans going forward?
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Interviews & Viewpoints | Virendra Prakash Sharma, CEO, Mitra Adiperkasa: Interview from The Report: Indonesia 2014
On the cusp of 2014 national elections and the 2015 integration of the ASEAN Economic Community, Indonesia is poised to continue its rapid economic expansion. While the country’s natural resources are still plentiful, by channelling foreign direct investment into the right areas, the government is ensuring that true potential, in terms of value and manufacturing, is achieved.
Economic update | Maroc : Le secteur manufacturier, fer de lance des recettes à l’exportation
19 May 2014
La forte progression du secteur manufacturier en 2013, notamment dans l’automobile, l’aéronautique et l’électronique, a permis de consolider la balance commerciale du Maroc. Depuis quelques années, la multiplication des fabricants tant étrangers que marocains a généré de nouvelles sources de recettes à l’export, ce qui devrait aider à la réduction du déficit budgétaire ainsi que du commerce extérieur.
Despite the political and social challenges that marked late 2013, Thailand’s economy has remained stable and is poised for further growth in the coming years. However, concerted action by the public and private sectors will be needed for the country to avoid the middle-income trap of stagnating productivity and to maintain its stance as a top Asian economy.
Chapter | Infrastructure from The Report: Indonesia 2014
A result of decades of underinvestment, creaky infrastructure has long been the Achilles’ heel of the Indonesian economy. Around $6.8bn will be spent on power and some $29bn on water utilities and other services under the Master Plan for the Acceleration and Expansion of Indonesia’s Economic Development. The government is expected to fund 28% of the cost, with the rest coming from the private...
Chapter | Industry Retail from The Report: Indonesia 2014
Indonesia has all the makings of an industrial powerhouse: a young and talented population, relatively cheap labour and a large domestic market. The country has the capacity to develop its industrial capacity, specifically in terms of export-oriented industries. Indeed, manufacturing is vital to the Indonesian economy. Without it the country would have a difficult time addressing its current...