The creation of a new multi-billion-dollar industrial city in Bahrain could soon be given the green light as the government steps up its efforts to build on its manufacturing base.
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Economic update | Bahrain: Building up industry
2 Aug 2012
The largest of the Pacific Island nations, Papua New Guinea (PNG) occupies the eastern half of New Guinea and hundreds of nearby islands. A mountainous and forested terrain has led to astonishing cultural and linguistic diversity, even as it inhibited development.
Chapter | Industry and Manufacturing from The Report: Papua New Guinea 2012
Most of PNG’s industrial strength derives from its abundant minerals, hydrocarbons and agricultural products. Export markets are, however, naturally constrained by the country’s remoteness and its weak infrastructure, suggesting that PNG will be importing many of its finished goods for the indefinite future. The most successful industries, like food and beverages, cater to domestic consumption....
Economic update | Indonesia: Projects in the pipeline
27 Jul 2012
With several major infrastructure projects slated for 2013-14 and a land acquisition reform bill waiting in the wings, Indonesia is clearly working to address one of the most severe restrictions to its competitiveness. The bill will help clear away obstacles for the many public works in the pipeline, but significant legal and financial obstacles remain that will continue to slow growth.
Economic update | RAK: Ceramics milestone
25 Jul 2012
The limestone deposits of Ras Al Khaimah (RAK), along with the emirate’s five ports, an airport and good road links to the rest of the UAE and GCC, have enabled the emirate to develop a substantial industrial sector, most notably in ceramics. Indeed, despite facing rising costs and uncertainty in overseas markets, RAK’s flagship industrial manufacturer recently reached a major milestone.
Interviews & Viewpoints | OBG talks to Hatem Halawani, Chairman, Jordan Chamber of Industry (JCI) from The Report: Jordan 2012
What is being done to facilitate low-interest lending to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)?