LATEST ECONOMIC BRIEFINGS
EMIRATES: DUBAI | 30.07.2010
Dubai’s capital markets appear to be in for significant change with plans unveiled to establish a second-tier stock exchange coming hot on the heels of Dubai Financial Market (DFM) – the government-administered domestic bourse – and the DIFC-based NASDAQ Dubai’s move to formally link their trading platforms. All of this is happening as speculation of a merger between the bourses of Dubai and Abu Dhabi mounts.
ALGERIE | 30.07.2010
Les efforts importants déployés par l’Algérie pour augmenter la production céréalière commencent à porter leurs fruits, dans la mesure où les récoltes record de l’année dernière et les rendements importants de 2010 aideront à réduire les coûts d’importation et à créer des emplois sûrs dans les zones rurales. Cependant, l’objectif de l’autonomie alimentaire fixé par le pays reste encore bien éloigné.
SENEGAL | 30.07.2010
Le Sénégal est en train de devenir un leader en matière de développement de l’énergie solaire comme énergie de l’avenir, et ce, à la fois à l’échelle nationale et continentale. Pour y parvenir, le pays veut augmenter l’utilisation des énergies renouvelables afin de surmonter ses propres manques et promouvoir un grand programme international ayant pour but de mettre fin à la dépendance de l’Afrique de l’Ouest à l’égard des combustibles fossiles.
BULGARIA | 30.07.2010
Though Bulgaria’s economy is likely to remain in the slow lane for the rest of this year, the country’s banking sector continues to show resilience in the face of global economic contraction. There are concerns, however, that increasing levels of bad loans carried by some lenders could add to pressures on the sector.
OMAN | 28.07.2010
A raft of new agreements recently signed by the Ministry of Transport and Communications will see a significant round of investment in Oman’s transport infrastructure. The 15 agreements, signed earlier in July, cover projects in land, sea and air infrastructure and are worth a total of OR136.9m ($355.9m).
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The Report: Malaysia 2010
Malaysia has experienced substantial economic expansion in recent years, due primarily to a handful of major domestic industries, including manufacturing and plantation commodities. Under the 10th Malaysia Plan, which was unveiled in mid-2010, the state plans to move towards a knowledge economy, primarily by funneling an increasing amount of government funding into “soft” infrastructure, including education, research and innovation projects. This, in turn, has the potential to unlock new value in the country’s manufacturing and commodities sectors, in addition to ensuring economic growth for many years to come.
The Report: Qatar 2010
As Qatar approaches its 40th year as an independent country, the peninsula once known primarily for pearl fishing has become a rising force in the global economic, diplomatic and cultural circles. Like many countries in the region, Qatar has enjoyed hydrocarbon-fuelled budget surpluses for years; however, it has taken a unique approach to spending its accumulated wealth. Ambitious cultural institutions have sprung up alongside the usual real estate mega projects and malls, giving credence to Doha’s title as “Arab Capital of Culture” in 2010. While petroleum and gas exports are the undeniable foundation of the economy, the stable and forward-looking leadership of the country has taken steps to diversify by investing in education, industry and infrastructure.
The Report: Tunisia 2010
With rising levels of private sector investment, a robust manufacturing segment and a diversified array of energy and agricultural resources, Tunisia is well placed for economic growth in the coming years. As domestic energy consumption rises, the country is now exploring its gas reserves to prevent an import dependency. Already home to one of North Africa’s best education systems, Tunisia is looking to become a regional health care centre, with the volume of medical tourists rising.
