LATEST ECONOMIC BRIEFINGS
MOROCCO | 13.05.2008
La flambée du cours du pétrole place le Maroc dans une situation délicate.
SENEGAL | 13.05.2008
Le gouvernement sénégalais a décidé de reprendre en main la gestion de ses aéroports confiés jusqu'alors à l'organisme panafricain Asecna (Agence pour la sécurité de la navigation aérienne en Afrique et à Madagascar).
SYRIA | 13.05.2008
Syria is struggling with spiralling inflation, food shortages and increased poverty, prompting a series of government moves to offset these challenges.
SOUTH AFRICA | 09.05.2008
According to a recent study, South African agriculture's reputation as a competitive producer is threatened by state policies.
QATAR | 09.05.2008
Qatari authorities are considering beefing up lending restrictions for residential and commercial mortgages as a means of taking some of the heat out of the real estate market, while reinforcing codes of conduct and improving consumer protection.
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The Report: Ras Al Khaimah 2008
Ras Al Khaimah, the fourth-largest emirate, located in the northernmost part of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is on the cusp of becoming a lucrative investment destination. With a diverse landscape, as well as a vast supply of natural resources, RAK is aiming to become a regional leader in tourism, real estate and industry by implementing a development programme that has achieved 50% GDP growth over the last four years.
THE REPORT Bulgaria 2008
Accession to the EU in 2007 has been the major driver of change in Bulgaria of late, and the country is working to come on line with its new EU neighbours on the political and economic front. The country has seen consistent growth in foreign direct investment (FDI) over the past three years, and both the industrial segment and tourism look particularly strong. The banking sector also looks set to continue to enjoy good health, as the injection of EU funds into various programmes will require co-financing from banks. A tough agricultural season in the summer of 2007 led to rising prices and climbing inflation, though the government is confident that domestic measures aimed at boosting the supply side, as well as continued investment, will help cool off the economy in 2008.
THE REPORT Malaysia 2008
The year 2007 celebrated the 50th anniversary of Malaysia's independence, marking tremendous success. While Malaysia's advantageous wealth of natural resources remains a vital contributor to the economy, the country has secured investment as a niche industrial and financial centre, and its companies are expanding overseas in a variety of industries including oil and gas, trading, construction and real estate. Malaysia still cultivates a significant portion of the world's cocoa and rubber, but palm oil has become one of its most significant success stories, with the country producing half of the world's supply.
