The introduction of an anti-competition law in Hong Kong promises to open up closed industries and attract foreign investment, but authorities are concerned it could undermine the region’s competitiveness.
Growing investment in the Irish software sector
There has been a growing number of FDI projects in the Irish software sector since 2003, with US-based firms leading the way.
Barcelona defies Spain's decline in FDI
While FDI into Spain has decreased in the first nine months of 2012, compared to the same period in 2011, Barcelona has experienced a significant increase in FDI in this period.
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Month-on-month decline in FDI project numbers in the US
There were fewer FDI projects recorded in the US in September 2012, compared to the previous month. But total capital expenditure was up.
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Myanmar witnesses FDI increase following political reforms
As Myanmar's international relations continue to improve so too do its FDI prospects, with year on year increases in project numbers since its 2010 government elections.
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Polish FDI increases in 2012
In stark contrast with the global decline in FDI, the number of FDI projects in Poland has increased in the first half of 2012, when compared to the same period in 2011.
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Companies need to brace themselves for US clampdown on corruption: J H Cohn
Companies are being advised to be particularly vigilant of the increasingly strict anti-corruption regulations enforced by the US authorities.
View from Europe: August/September 2012
European businesses must set their sights further afield in quest for investment adventures.
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Report praises Asian economic resilience
Asian economies have proven robust since the 1997 Asian crisis, and are praised in a report by Halifax Share Dealing.
Turkey eyes rebalancing with help of FDI
Burdened with a huge current account deficit and rising tensions in the Kurdish south-east of the country, Turkey has its fair share of challenges. But the country's finance minister believes that with the help of foreign investment it can reduce the size of the deficit and provide better prospects in the struggling districts.
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