Economy Mauritius

Budget 2014 - Focus on Tourism?

In November, the population is entitled to great oral Minister of Finance. Xavier-Luc Duval, however, already listed its priorities. Among the sectors that it has given some importance, there is tourism. The industry, he said, would have "done better." Does everyone agree with that? This is what Deenesh Seeharry tried to know the show "Duel" Radio Plus on Wednesday.

05 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Ocean Economy: Until August 30 to Submit Proposals

Following the launch of the national dialogue on the oceanic economy by the BOI under the Prime Minister's Office on 22 and 23 July last, a website is now available to the public communication of his ideas on expansion, development and growth of the ocean economy.

01 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Exports Rose Despite the Crisis

The economic crisis in the world will not save Mauritius. With an economy dependent on exports, many important sectors are affected. In these difficult times, the need to move into new markets is more than essential. Thus, while some markets falter, others are hopeful.

01 Aug 2013, business.mega.mu

Enjeu de L'Economie : Nervosité sur le Front Salarial !

La GWF réclame l'introduction d'un salaire minimal de Rs 13 300 par mois sur la base du Household Budget Survey de mai dernier

30 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Weaknesses Report: Achilles Heel of the Mauritian economy

The economic forces of the country, its resilience, have been repeatedly emphasized. Let us this time the Achilles heel of the Mauritian economy, the weaknesses highlighted in various international and local reports since the beginning of the year. Below are excerpts from some of these reports, that identify the economic issues of the country.

29 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Energy Sector: The CEB Confirms And Doubled the Albion

The construction of a second 110 MW in Pointe-aux-Caves after the CT Power of the planned capacity

25 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

The Future of People Marketplaces

People marketplaces come in two kinds of flavors: those that open a channel for needed services and those that help people earn money performing the services. Here's how they work.

22 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Households, Corporations And Banks Are Hoarding $14 Trillion Cash

The amount of cash in the hands of households, banks and corporations is at an all-time historic high, some $14 trillion in all, as anxious, uncertain citizens, bank execs and corporate treasurers hoard their cash until the future course of Fed policy and the direction of the U.S. economy become clearer. Balance sheets have been repaired and the cash being hoarded just might be the fuel for modest growth accelerating.

20 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Good Place in Rating "Doing Business" Not a Panacea

The belief that good performance in the ranking "Doing Business" World Bank is synonymous with economic growth is increasingly challenged.

19 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Crocs: From Footwear Fad to Billion-Dollar Company

When Crocs, Inc. made its stock market debut at $21 a share in 2006 – just four years after it began selling the colorful foam clogs – skeptics figured it was only a matter of time before the company stumbled.

16 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Devant Le Monetary Policy Committee : L’Economie se Porte Moins Bien Que Prévu, Selon Ali Mansoor

Le secrétaire financier: «Ceux qui prônent une révision à la hausse du Repo Rate engagent l’économie dans une voie suicidaire»

07 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Economic Situation Worsening: Specter of Dismissal Looming

The risk of job losses are real in some companies, particularly in the SME sectors, construction or hospitality. Solutions are claimed.

04 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Ali Mansoor: "Repo Rate Increase Would Have Been Suicidal"

The Financial Secretary Ali Mansoor did not fail to tap the fingers of the monetary policy committee, even going so far as to say that the committee "has no credibility in the market." Delays in road works, he also said, contributed to lower growth of about 1%.

03 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Economy: Construction Sector Debt Rs 71.2 Billion

Eight export businesses have closed their doors in the first quarter of the year, Le Flamboyant to be bought up to Rs 377.2 million ... This is a rich economic news these days. Overview of the latest news in the business world.

03 Jul 2013, business.mega.mu

Estimates: Declining Growth in Contraction in Construction

The growth rate for 2013 is estimated at 3.3%. This is a preview of "Statistics Mauritius" which figures were published Wednesday, June 26. This growth is thus downgraded, against 3.5% forecast in March.

28 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Économie, Prévision De Statistics Mauritius: La Croissance 2013 Revue à Nouveau à la Baisse

Statistics Mauritius a, pour la 2e fois consécutive, corrigé à la baisse son estimation de la croissance économique pour 2013.

28 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

MCCI Report: All Confidence Indicators Down

Pessimism is set in the last report of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mauritius. The "MCCI Business Confidence Indicator" presented this Thursday, June 27 shows a breakdown of trust operators, which could significantly affect investment.

27 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Lower Interest Rates: 4 Dangers For Economy ... and Average People

The Monetary Policy Committee of the Bank of Mauritius decreased the Repo Rate by 25 basis points on Monday, bringing it to 4.65%. It should be noted that the decline in interest rates is a double-edged sword. If borrowers and investors benefit from such a measure, however, investors pay the piper. Here behind the scenes!

25 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Ocean Economy: Mauritius Is a State of 2.3 Million Km2 Ocean

Paradigm shifts radical. Mauritius is a small country without natural resources, but a large state-ocean 2.3 million km2 with many resources.

14 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu

Economic Crisis: The Traders Blues

With the decline in customer transaction costs skyrocketing, traders are frown. The spectrum of the closure is omnipresent. It is a struggle every day for survival. The financial crisis had pointed the tip of his nose in Mauritius? Observation.

12 Jun 2013, business.mega.mu