Economy Mauritius

Population: Economic Issues

Day of Older Persons on October 1 will be observed. Throughout the day, many activities will be held during which we talk about the rights of the elderly.

26 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Business Confidence At Its Lowest Since March 2010

The private sector operators are worried. 15% of them even consider layoffs. At six weeks of Budget 2013, the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mauritius indirectly raises the pressure on the authorities.

25 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius: Paradise Of Tax Treaties Attracts More Visitors

Africa is the world's new investment and growth frontier, and Mauritius is stepping up its efforts to be a base camp, much as Singapore and Hong Kong were for Asia.

19 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Private Equity Mauritius 2012: Mauritian Economy Weaknesses

The second edition of Private Equity Mauritius, organized by the Board of Investment, began at the Intercontinental Hotel, Balaclava.

18 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Mission To Find New Markets

Looking at the proverbial glass of water that is the Mauritian economy, some in the country – notably those in or near government – say it is comfortably half-full.

17 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Trade: Orders Decline For Christmas And New Year

At the approach of the festive season, traders, importers and freight forwarders are gray ... mine. The reason: When ordering non festive food for December will be lower than last year. The economic conjecture locally and internationally is particularly challenged.

03 Sep 2012, business.mega.mu

Regional Integration: Africa Unite

Africa wants to move as one economic bloc. This learning from the mistakes of the European Union. With an annual growth of 6% for the next 30 years, the continent is to become a major economic player and have a voice ...

15 Aug 2012, business.mega.mu

AIMA: Better Take to Enter Emerging Markets

The current economic environment presents substantial challenges for entrepreneurs. And to find appropriate solutions to these concerns, the All India Management Association held its Global Business Leaders Series on the theme 'Nurturing New Partners'.

01 Jun 2012, business.mega.mu

Single Currency in Africa: Mauritius Would Be the Big Loser

While the euro area, and its single currency, is imploding, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), has just the pros and cons of a single currency in Africa.

28 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Assets of Over Rs 110 Billion in the Hands of a Handful of Families

At a time when we talk about the democratization of the economy, it is clear that the economic power of Mauritius is currently still concentrated in a handful of families.

23 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Afrobarometer Survey and StraConsult: "The Mauritians Serene of the country's economic future"

A survey was conducted on 1,200 persons in order to explore their perceptions of the country's economic situation and their views of institutions and corruption.

21 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Economic Forecasts: Opinions Vary

It seems that economic growth gives courses to various interpretations. Since the beginning of the year, figures have been revised many times, and no later than Monday, the Minister of Finance announced that the growth will be around 3.75% in 2012. To what extent these figures reflect reality?

17 May 2012, business.mega.mu

Manufacturing: Pillar in Decline?

In 2010, the Ministry of Industry released its Strategic Plan 2010-2013 Industrial. At the same time, the Board of Investment (BoI) has submitted its Action Plan 2010 on industrial development.

04 Apr 2012, business.mega.mu

Local Industry Report: Reveals the "Invisible Backbone"

A new report was published on the health of local industry, the Domestic Oriented Enterprises (DOE). It appears that this pillar of the economy is often "invisible" and that efforts should be made to strengthen this sector.

28 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu

FDI: Rs 9,4 Milliards en 2011

Le pays a enregistré Rs 9,4 milliards à titre de Foreign Direct Invesment (FDI), en 2011. Loin des Rs 13,9 milliards enregistré en 2010.

12 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu

44 Years of Independence Economy: Look in the Mirror of the Past

In 44 years, the Mauritian economy has turned into a monoculture to become a service economy. What were the milestones? What were the critical periods?

10 Mar 2012, business.mega.mu

Consommation: Les Prix Alimentaires Repartent à la Hausse

Les consommateurs devront faire face à une augmentation des prix alimentaires d’ici les prochains mois. L’envolée des cours du pétrole et une éventuelle appréciation du dollar ne feront qu’empirer la situation.

29 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius: The Island that's no Dodo

With its proximity to booming markets in the east, Mauritius looks set to capture a serious chunk of offshore business. But is it a threat to the Channel Islands? Dave Waller from Businesslife investigates.

29 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu

Indebtedness: Necessary Evil to Achieve Ambitions?

The debt seems to grow in Mauritian society. The recent cases of homicide, attempted murder and suicide at Forest-Side Tengnah confirms this trend. What explains the phenomenal scale that takes the debt in our society?

24 Feb 2012, business.mega.mu

Mauritius Eighth Freest Economy

Mauritius’s ranked eighth in the economic freedom by scoring 77 in the 2012 Index and became the first Sub-Saharan country to rank among the top 10, out of the 179 economies in the world.

13 Jan 2012, business.mega.mu