September 2, 2013
The recession caused by industrial output decline has continued in 2013. In Q2, the GDP has contracted by 1.1% year on year. Taking to the account the seasonal factor, in Q2, the GDP shrank by 0.4%
August 30, 2013
The cement industry is one of the strategic industries of Malaysia. It acts as the feeder to several other industries like real-estate, construction and infrastructure. The industry witnessed a
August 30, 2013
During the last five years, the Indian cement industry has shown resilience even amidst the global financial crisis. It is one of the eight core industries of the Indian economy. As of 2012, India
August 30, 2013
Real estate sector has been one of the key drivers of Indian economic growth during the last decade. The housing sector of India ranks fourth in terms of multiplier effect on the economy. However in
August 30, 2013
Poland’s banking system is among the best positioned in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) in terms of profitability, capitalisation and stability. The sector’s strength is supported by prudent
August 27, 2013
Romania will benefit of a third two-year assistance package from the IMF and the EU, the two institutions announced officially on July 31. The Fund’s Board will discuss the SBA with Romania most
August 26, 2013
The Polish logistics and transport industry witnessed dynamic growth in 2010-2011 and H1/2012, fuelled by the preparations for to the Euro2012 soccer championship. In the second half of 2012,
August 21, 2013
More than a month after the June 23 general elections won by the Socialist-led coalition, Prime Minister designate Edi Rama is still shaping his cabinet. Rama started meetings with nominated
August 16, 2013
The European Commission (EC) warned the deadlock in the ongoing talks with Bosnia on the adaptation of its bilateral trade regime following Croatia’s accession to the European Union (EU) might result
August 16, 2013
First-quarter figures for Croatia’s economic performance confirmed the country has entered another year of recession with GDP contracting 1.5% y/y in January to March. This is also the six
August 14, 2013
While remaining a stable market in principle due to its nature, Romania’s food and beverages market is stagnating in size these days due to subdued domestic consumption. Retail sales in the rolling
August 12, 2013
Fitch Ratings affirmed Bulgaria's long-term foreign currency credit rating at 'BBB-' and its long-term local currency rating at 'BBB', both with stable outlook. On Aug 7, President Rossen
August 12, 2013
Unemployment rate declined to 13% as of August 5 on the back of seasonal tourism activity. CPI slowed in in June from 3.0% the month before due to lower food and housing price growth. Industrial
August 6, 2013
The output of building materials recorded 6.2% year on year growth in January to May 2013, but the positive performance is not entirely relevant since it is backed by the double-digit annual rise in
August 6, 2013
The Polish food sector recorded robust growth in 2012, both in terms of production and foreign trade, despite certain segments facing difficulties, statistical data show. Exports of agri-food
August 5, 2013
The Indian healthcare industry continued to show resilience in the face of slowdown in FY13 with leading healthcare players recording a double digit growth, both in revenues and net profits. The
August 5, 2013
Indonesia has been active in the oil and gas industry for over 120 years after the country’s first oil discovery in North Sumatra back in 1885. The number of domestic exploration and production
August 5, 2013
The IntelliNews Ukraine Statistics Report is a monthly report, covering the major statistical data in the country. This includes information on industrial production, the CPI figures, official
July 30, 2013
The short-term indicators pointed to weak activity in May – though under a pattern shaped by the Easter holidays in 2013 and 2012. For the whole period April to May, defined ad-hoc in order to avoid
July 25, 2013
Albania held general elections on June 23 that were won by the Socialist-led coalition. The left-wing coalition comprising the Socialist Party (SP) and the Socialist Movement for Integration (SMI)