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1 – 9 of 9The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284691
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Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah, one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchs, faces a tough challenge to turn around the pandemic-hit economy. Brunei is struggling to make up for…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274971
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FDI reached USD40bn in April-September 2020, a 13% rise compared with the corresponding period in 2019. FPI totalled nearly USD23bn in 2020, up 58% from 2019.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258652
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In 2019, travel and tourism contributed nearly 20% of GDP, directly and indirectly, but visitor numbers in 2020 fell by more than 80%. The authorities are trying to control a…
In recent years, it has refused foreign aid for disaster relief. In view of its worsening coronavirus outbreak, dozens of countries are now offering supplies such as medical…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261291
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The government targets 3.0-3.5% GDP growth this year, up from 2.9% in 2020 and despite a nearly 6.2% year-on-year contraction in July-September. A key factor in the fall was the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265007
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Outlook for global coal markets.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212538
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INTERNATIONAL: 5G rollout will test policymakers
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES254916
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Singapore has close political and economic ties with both Taiwan and China, despite its 'One China' policy. It also has a strong partnership with the United States, which views…