• Industry

    Many emerging markets are working to build their manufacturing sectors to maximise the value of their natural resources. OBG provides an overview, highlighting key areas for investment. Typical industries covered include agro-food, automotive, petrochemicals, pharmaceuticals and textiles.
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Economic update | Brunei Darussalam: Focus on job skills

8 Feb 2011
Brunei Darussalam is planning to strengthen its technical and vocational education system by increasing the number of institutions providing training, expanding the range of courses on offer and establishing exchange programmes with neighbouring countries.
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Economic update | Abu Dhabi: Shah project back on track

28 Jan 2011
Abu Dhabi’s industrialists, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), and contractors have received welcome news with the announcement that the Shah natural gas project is back on track following the signing of a deal with a new foreign partner.
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Economic update | Malaysia: In the fast lane

25 Jan 2011
Record-breaking sales in 2010 have seen Malaysia’s automotive industry racing along in recent times. Moderation in demand and government policies, however, may see growth shift down a gear in 2011.
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Economic update | Brunei: High hopes for halal

7 Jan 2011
Brunei’s halal manufacturing industry is looking at 2011 as its breakthrough year, with the sector aiming to greatly expand both its range of products and the overseas markets its sells to, though there are still some challenges to be met before the full benefits of the groundwork that has been laid can be reaped.
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Economic update | Malaysia: Cargo congestion

28 Dec 2010
Malaysia’s growing foreign trade is putting a strain on main ports, with delays in cargo handling being reported despite an increasing in throughput volume. This has prompted shipping firms and freight forwarders to call for greater investment in infrastructure.
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Economic update | Malaysia: Resilient rubber industry

5 Nov 2010

With troubled weather patterns at home squeezing supply while demand from overseas grows, Malaysian rubber can command high prices on international markets these days.

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