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Thailand has taken systemic measures to improve broadcasting and telecommunications infrastructure. The ongoing move to digital television is expected to have a $3bn economic impact. Mobile data consumption is growing and the transition to 4G presents new opportunities for operators, services providers, and the technology industry.
The Yemen LNG project has made a tremendous impact on the economy of Yemen since it came online in 2005. Having cost approximately $5bn, Yemen’s largest ever industrial project and first liquefaction facility currently produces 6.7m metric tons of LNG annually and accounts for nearly 25% of the country’s GDP.
The Thai MICE industry has grown substantially under the charge of the Thailand Convention & Exhibition Bureau (TCEB). In 2014 alone, Thailand expects to receive one million MICE visitors and to generate industry revenue of $3.2bn. With a strategic vision for further development of the MICE industry, Thailand aims to cement its place as the preferred MICE destination in Asia.
Malaysia is the world’s 5th largest producer of pepper, with plans to more than double current export levels by 2020. New production, research, and marketing techniques, as well as exploration of non-food segment uses, are opening up further investment opportunities in the industry.
The aviation industry in Oman has grown steadily over the last decade. The government of Oman has budgeted $6.1bn for aviation investment projects, which will include construction and upgrades at 6 of the country’s airports. With a firm government commitment and private sector involvement, aviation in Oman is set to maintain its growth trajectory.