Occupying a strategic position at the crossroads of India, China and Thailand, and now in its seventh year of sweeping economic liberalisation and political transition, Myanmar remains one of the fastest-growing economies in South-east Asia.
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Although Bahrain has faced economic headwinds in recent years, the modest recovery of oil prices in 2017 bodes well for the future in addition to the non-oil sector driving growth, with activities unrelated to hydrocarbons extraction forecast to expand by 3.9% in 2018.
Economic update | Affordable off-plan developments offer potential amid a downturn in the wider residential market in Abu Dhabi
26 Mar 2018
Off-plan projects that offer residential buyers attractive incentives and greater affordability could help offset muted demand in Abu Dhabi’s broader real estate market this year, which is still recovering from a slowdown in economic growth in 2017.
The central bank of Malaysia has outlined a plan to strengthen the residential property market and improve access to affordable housing, as persistent oversupply and high prices continue to weigh on sector growth.
Articles & Analysis | Several major land reclamation projects expand Bahrain's real estate sector from The Report: Bahrain 2018
Strong real estate growth continues in Bahrain, with a number of residential, commercial and hospitality developments coming on-line in 2017 and 2018. However, rental prices have not been immune to the ongoing regional challenges, notably lower oil prices, with rents dropping in 2017 for residential real estate, and remaining subdued for the...
Articles & Analysis | A number of infrastructure developments drive growth in Bahrain's construction sector from The Report: Bahrain 2018
While 2017 saw the construction sector’s rapid growth slow somewhat, Bahrain has an impressive pipeline of construction projects lined up for the next few years. A strong focus on transportation and industrial infrastructure, as well as the construction of tens of thousands of affordable housing units, is expected to be among the key drivers...