Remote and robust, New Zealand managed to avoid the worst of the global economic downturn, and while its exports remain strong, the country's finance minister says that oil exploration being carried out could elevate it to another level.
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Mauritius looks beyond tourism revenues
Falling visitor numbers from Europe demonstrated to Mauritius the importance of diversifying its economy beyond tourism. Enticing film-makers and developing Port Louis as a trade hub are just two of the ways in which the country’s finance minister hopes to achieve this.
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Mixed news for BRICs in Maplecroft 20-year prediction
Bad news for Brazil and Russia, but India and China are on the up, says risk analyst.
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Thailand posts disappointing GDP growth figures
Despite substantial investments in Thailand’s motor industry in 2013, GDP growth has slipped below 4%.
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Japan is 2013’s biggest investor into ASEAN region
Japan has ended traditional US dominance with investments worth $9.2bn this year
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Concerns raised over slow progress of Thu Thiem development in Vietnam
Fragmented infrastructure and delays in construction approval are stunting the growth of Vietnam's Thu Thiem New Urban Area.
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Lekki Free Zone bucks downward Nigeria FDI trend
As the rest of Nigeria struggles to attract investment, the Lekki Free Zone has performed strongly, with Chinese companies showing a particular interest.
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Global shift in HQ to developing countries: report
When locating headquarters, large companies will increasingly opt for cities in developing countries, a report has found.
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Uganda's discipline pays growth dividend
Uganda is entering a period of growth thanks to a disciplined approach to managing its finances, and developing opportunities in the oil, financial services and agricultural sectors. Barbara Njau talked to the country’s finance minister.
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Rwanda targets middle-income status by 2020
Rwanda's minister of finance, Claver Gatete, has said that the country is aiming to become a middle-income economy by 2020.
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