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A costly and inadequate port reform

New legislation on ports gets mixed reviews.

23 May 2013

Improved signals

Investor interest has picked up but as far as international financial markets are concerned, the country’s prospects are still surrounded by gloom.

23 May 2013

A tale of two companies

In spite of difficulties, low-income housing is still an opportunity.

23 May 2013

Agenda: New financing for home appliances

The government's latest stimulus measure opens up credit lines for beneficiaries of its housing scheme to buy white goods and furniture.  

22 May 2013

Congress sanctions ports reform

The approval of new legislation on ports opens investment opportunities. 

17 May 2013

Infrastructure investors win concessions

The government is set to offer a higher rate of return.

10 May 2013

Agenda: Infrastructure delays loom

Road and rail concessions were slower than expected.

09 May 2013

Agenda: Mining legislation to be sent to Congress

New mining code should increase average rates of royalties.

25 April 2013

Two attractive consumer niches

Consumer confidence is low and retail sales growth is slowing but sectors such as tourism and education still offer opportunities for investors.

25 April 2013

Slow progress on infrastructure

Uncertainties surrounding funding mechanisms and investors' returns are holding up bidding for highway concessions, but the government is accelerating the pace of funding for new infrastructure projects.

25 April 2013