o Island Economies of the Future 2019/20 – the results By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:26:23 +0100 Cyprus is ranked first in fDi’s Island Economies of the Future rankings, followed by the Dominican Republic and Sri Lanka. Cathy Mullan and Naomi Davies detail the results. Full Article
o American Cities of the Future 2019/20 - the winners By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:24:30 +0100 New York continues to reign as leader of fDi’s American Cities of the Future 2019/20 ranking. San Francisco retains second place with Toronto rising to third. Naomi Davies reports. Full Article
o American Cities of the Future 2019/20 – FDI strategy By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Jun 2019 08:25:52 +0100 A more detailed look at fDi's judges’ top five American Cities of the Future 2019/20 for FDI strategy. Naomi Davies reports. Full Article
o Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019: Serbia storms to top By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 12 Aug 2019 17:08:37 +0100 Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI. Full Article
o Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20: London tops first ranking By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:49 +0100 London has been named fDi’s inaugural Fintech Location of the Future for 2019/20, followed by Singapore and Belfast. Full Article
o Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20 – the winners By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:47 +0100 Singapore has retained its place at the top of fDi's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, with Shanghai and Tokyo completing the top three list. Full Article
o Russia most diversified commodity economy for the fourth year By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 15 Aug 2019 12:00:45 +0100 Russia remains fDi’s most diversified commodity economy, while second ranked Brazil has displaced Ukraine into third place. Cathy Mullan reports. Full Article
o What makes a successful free zone? By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:38 +0100 Dr Samir Hamrouni, CEO of the World Free Zones Organization, outlines the attributes that are essential to flourishing free zones. Full Article
o fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2019 – the winners By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 14 Oct 2019 09:40:15 +0100 The UAE's DMCC takes home the top prize in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year for a fifth consecutive year. Full Article
o Tech Start-up FDI Attraction Index 2019 By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:13 +0100 Research by fDi Intelligence reveals which cities received the most tech start-up FDI relative to their population between 2016 and 2018, with European cities coming out on top. Full Article
o Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20 – FDI Strategy By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:33:03 +0000 Australia tops the FDI Strategy category of fDi's Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20 rankings, followed by Costa Rica and Azerbaijan. Full Article
o Top fDi Performers 2019 By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 09 Dec 2019 08:42:06 +0000 A look at the results of fDi’s rankings throughout 2019 finds that Singapore and New York dominated the year’s league tables, followed by Shanghai, Tokyo and London Full Article
o Egypt attracts most food manufacturing FDI By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 21 Nov 2019 09:08:31 +0000 Egypt became the ‘bread basket’ of Africa in 2018, attracting the largest number of foreign investments in food manufacturing. Full Article
o EBRD president looks to African expansion By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:14 +0000 The EU is considering a broader mandate for the EBRD, and its president, Sir Suma Chakrabarti, believes its model would work in sub-Saharan Africa. Full Article
o View from the Middle East & Africa: small steps can have a big impact on tourism By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:06 +0000 Poor infrastructure and political instability deter tourism, but small and manageable steps to avoid chaos and promote hospitality can work wonders. Full Article
o Free zones offer safe haven to investors By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 17 Dec 2019 10:14:37 +0000 The chief executive of Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ), shares his views over the perks of free zones in emerging markets. Full Article
o Will mobile phone penetration maintain African momentum? By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:20:18 +0000 Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s fastest growing mobile phone market, but how can telecoms companies make the most of the huge opportunities the region provides? Full Article
o Viewpoint: In emerging states, more investment isn’t enough By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 12:41:41 +0000 Emerging states must re-orientate their investment efforts to increasingly target those with an outsized social impact Full Article
o Egypt planning minister strives for sustainable economic growth By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 20 Jan 2020 09:50:08 +0000 Egypt is well on the way to establishing a diversified economy, claims Hala El Saeed, minister of planning and economic development Full Article
o Tanzanian tourism boom undermined by investor concerns By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:27:06 +0000 Tanzania's economy is booming and its tourism sector is thriving. However, concerns about the president's strong-arm tactics and delays in the completion of key infrastructure projects are threatening this growth. Full Article
o Kenya Treasury chief ramps up reforms to grow investment By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:24:07 +0000 Kenya’s cabinet secretary for the national treasury and planning, Ukur Yatani, discusses the country’s agenda of fiscal reforms and the importance of constructing an east-west Africa highway. Full Article
o View from Middle East and Africa: SDGs need rich to support the poor By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:24:27 +0000 The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to end global poverty, but poorer countries are struggling to hit them. More help from richer countries is crucial, writes Mazdak Rafaty. Full Article
o How the Suez Canal Economic Zone is aiding Egypt's economic resurgence By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:13:41 +0000 Combining a strategic location with an investor-friendly environment, Egypt is ensuring its Suez Canal Economic Zone is primed for foreign investment. Full Article
o A green future for Cape Town’s Atlantis By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:04:10 +0100 Atlantis in South Africa has a new SEZ focused on green manufacturing, which is hoping to turn around the area's fortunes. Annie Hessler reports. Full Article
o The UK tops Europe renewable energy ranking By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:04:09 +0100 The UK is the Europe's leading destination for foreign investment in green energy, followed by Spain, finds fDi’s Top European Locations for Renewable Energy Investment. Full Article
o View from Asia: imagining the worst By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 16 Apr 2020 13:03:58 +0100 What if the coronavirus lasts until the end of the year? Lawrence Yeo has a bleak forecast. Full Article
o UK regions fight for a share of inward investment By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:23:13 +0000 The UK’s prime minister has pledged to rebalance the UK economy away from a dominant London. However, this might require greater incentives for foreign investment in the regions outside of the capital, which are underperforming. Full Article
o FDI screening moves to the fore as protectionism takes hold By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:26:58 +0000 Authorities in the US, the EU and across the developed world are stepping up efforts to scrutinise foreign investment on the grounds of both national security and tech sovereignty. Full Article
o Trentino pioneers sustainable approach to cinema investment By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:26:50 +0000 Sustainability is gaining traction in the creative industries, with the Italian region of Trentino designing a film production rating protocol that is being considered by the EU. Full Article
o Finance minister seeks to keep Serbia in FDI spotlight By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:40:58 +0000 Serbia’s minister of finance, Siniša Mali, explains why the country is one of Europe's economic stars, and how its FDI levels have risen on the back of this. Full Article
o fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 – Winners By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:15:38 +0000 In spite of the uncertainty caused by Brexit, London retains its position as fDi's European City of the Future for 2020/21, while Paris keeps the regional crown. Full Article
o fDi’s European Cities of the Future 2020/21 – London maintains European pre-eminence By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:21:08 +0000 London has retained its position as fDi’s European City of the Future, while Paris has climbed to second place, knocking Dublin into the third spot. Full Article
o fDi's European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 - FDI Strategy: London and Glasgow take major prizes By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:22:35 +0000 London is crowned best major city in Europe in fDi's FDI Strategy category, with Glasgow, Vilnius, Reykjavik and Galway also winning out. Full Article
o fDi’s European Regions of the Future 2020/21: Paris Region retains supremacy By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:23:53 +0000 Paris Region has kept its fDi European Region of the Future title, while Dublin Region holds on to second place and North Rhine-Westphalia is in third. Full Article
o fDi's European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 - FDI Strategy: North Rhine-Westphalia takes regional crown By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:24:59 +0000 North Rhine-Westphalia is fDi's top large region for FDI Strategy, with the Basque Country topping the table for mid-sized regions and Ireland South East first among small regions. Full Article
o fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21 - London leads LEP ranking while Oxfordshire makes rapid rise By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 10 Feb 2020 16:26:07 +0000 London LEP and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP hold on to their respective first and second places in the Local Enterprise Partnership rankings, while Oxfordshire LEP jumps up eight places to third. Full Article
o UK strengthens ties to Africa By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 11:25:25 +0000 London event hears how the UK export credit agency is increasing its focus on trade with African countries. Jason Mitchell reports. Full Article
o Rhineland-Palatinate moves up a gear in investment attraction By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:18:17 +0000 From historically underperforming when compared with its peers, the German federal state of Rhineland-Palatinate is now attracting major investment projects on the back of its auto and electrification expertise. Full Article
o Serbia's automotive companies drive inward investment By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:41:16 +0000 Foreign investment into Serbia is growing at a healthy pace thanks to its attractive automotive manufacturing industry and highly regarded free zones. Full Article
o How Serbia has landed on the tech radar By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 13 Feb 2020 16:40:18 +0000 Serbia’s technology cluster is gaining momentum and attracting FDI, for both its software and hardware expertise. Full Article
o Mayor outlines Warsaw's winning formula By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Tue, 25 Feb 2020 13:12:30 +0000 Warsaw already offers a skilled workforce and has improved its infrastructure – now it must focus on climate change and reducing congestion, mayor Rafał Trzaskowski tells fDi. Full Article
o Spotlight: Serbian free zones By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 20 Feb 2020 16:04:00 +0000 Serbia’s 15 free zones are driving forward an ongoing flurry of foreign investment in the country’s buoyant manufacturing scene, especially in automotives. Full Article
o Frankfurt (Oder) looks to get the incentives mix right By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:07 +0100 The federal state of Brandenburg is committed to ensuring investors are welcomed into Frankfurt (Oder) through a string of generous incentives. Full Article
o Frankfurt (Oder) looks to attract and retain top talent By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2019 12:00:05 +0100 Frankfurt (Oder) is building on the strengths of its university to foster the development of successful start-ups through new co-working spaces and the promotion of sustainable practices and products. Full Article
o Tshwane’s mayor balances FDI and climate goals By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Wed, 30 Oct 2019 12:26:29 +0000 Stevens Mokgalapa talks about foreign investment opportunities and challenges in South Africa’s administrative capital, and the balancing act of development and environmental needs in the developing world. Full Article
o Mara's Phones makes African manufacturing a priority By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:24 +0000 Having opened new production facilities in Rwanda and South Africa, Mara Phones is looking to alter Africa's mindset from being a 'consumer' to being a 'manufacturer'. Full Article
o Reforms could unlock African development, reports McKinsey By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2019 10:34:15 +0000 Continued African development could hinge on public finance reforms. Full Article
o Brexit uncertainty drives auto industry towards Germany By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Fri, 15 Nov 2019 17:14:11 +0000 Tesla's decision part of broader trend of investment into Germany at UK's expense. Full Article
o Gothenburg takes proactive stance as global headwinds bite By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:21 +0000 Despite its thriving automotive sector, Gothenburg is vulnerable to global economic pressures. However, local authorities are confident that their strategies will see the city ride out the uncertainties related to Brexit and the US-China trade wars. Full Article
o Cloudflare's global coverage By master-7rqtwti-2nwxk3tn3ebiq.eu-2.platformsh.site Published On :: Thu, 12 Dec 2019 12:01:17 +0000 US web infrastructure and cyber security company Cloudflare wants to improve people’s internet experiences through affordable, reliable and accessible interconnection points, especially in less privileged parts of the world. Full Article