economy

Indonesia, Malaysia Expect Trade to Hit $15billion

August 20, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Indonesia and Malaysia had met to sought ways to encourage bilateral investment to reach back the peak recorded in 2008
Indonesia and Malaysia agreed earlier this month to take measures to increase bilateral trade, including by increasing trade across mutual…

Indonesia, Malaysia Palm Oil Makers Join Forces Against Critics

May 10, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

The Indonesia-Malaysia Palm Oil Group brings together six organizations from the two nations, which account for 85 percent of global production.
Palm oil producers from Malaysia said on Wednesday they had formed a coalition with their counterparts in Indonesia to…

Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan Promised the Best for the Country

May 10, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Nigeria's s acting President Goodluck Jonathan (R) takes the oath of office to become the nation's next leader, at the Presidential villa in Abuja, Nigeria, 06 May 2010
President Goodluck Jonathan on Sunday promised to do his best towards moving…

Egypt’s Construction Investments to Reach USD 7.3 billion by 2015

April 21, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Construction accounts for around 8 per cent of the total employment in Egypt, with about 100 different industries linked to the sector
Egypt’s rapidly growing building and construction sector is expected to attract investments of around USD 7.3 billion by…

Turkey offers Bangladesh $1bn for Infrastructure Loan

February 22, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

The large delegation of Turkish businessmen accompanying a recent presidential visit to Bangladesh was the proof of the importance of Bangladesh to Turkey. Turkey and Bangladesh pledged to increase the trade volume to exceed 1 billion dollars
Turkey’s private asset…

Nigeria Affirms Readiness to Host D-8 Summit and Support Visa Simplification Agreement

January 26, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

D-8 Secretary General, Dipo Alam (left) met with Nigerian Vice President, H.E Goodluck Jonathan (right), on a official visit to Abuja, Nigeria, on 25-26 January 2010 as a part of series of his working visit to relevant D-8 Member countries…

Bangladesh Economy on Track to achieve 6% Growth

January 04, 2010 by D-8 Secretariat

Bangladesh Central Bank Governor, Atiur Rahman, said Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve 6% growth in the 2009-10 fiscal year to June despite the global downturn
Bangladesh’s economy is on track to achieve six percent growth in the 2009-10…

Indonesia Affirms the Significance of D-8 Visa Simplification Agreement

December 18, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

Indonesian President, H.E Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono, is extending the Indonesian proposal in the National Statement session in the Climate Changes Summit, in Copenhagen, Denmark, on December 17, 2009
D-8 Secretary General, Dipo Alam, had met with the Indonesian President, H.E…

Takaful Takes Giant Leap Forward: Presenting Immense Opportunity for D-8 Countries

August 25, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

The global takaful industry is expected to grow by 20% and reach US$10-15 billion within the next decade, led mainly by the GCC countries and Malaysia.
The global takaful industry is expected to grow by 20% and reach US$10-15 billion…

Indonesia Celebrated its 64th Independence Day Today: Pledge to Continue Economic Growth and Committed to World Peace

August 17, 2009 by D-8 Secretariat

The people of Indonesia, numbering 230 million, celebrated the Independence Day on August 17th
The celebration kicked of with a 17-gun salute followed by the independence proclamation by the Speaker of Indonesia’s House of Representatives, Agung Laksono. The flag-raising ceremony…