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The Bahamas works on its pulling power

The Bahamas works on its pulling power

By diversifying its tourist sector and attracting visitors from the growing markets of Asia and Latin America, the Bahamas is tackling its problem of unemployment, says the country's prime minister, Perry G Christie.

Will WTO membership bring FDI boom for Laos

Will WTO membership bring FDI boom for Laos?

Laos’s recent World Trade Organisation membership will make it a more viable FDI option, but will the investors come?

Claudia Fan Munce

IBM Venture Capital Group chief turns talent hunt global

The managing director of IBM Venture Capital Group, Claudia Fan Munce, says that bright new start-ups are appearing all over the world, and her team is hitting the road to find them.

Trend Tracker

Austrian outbound FDI down in 2012

As countries across Europe recorded declines in their outbound FDI in 2012, Austria recorded one of the most significant drops in project numbers.

France's FDI appeal dropped off at end of 2012

After a promising start to the year, the number of FDI projects in France dropped off significantly in the final quarter of 2012.

Quebec defies Canadian downturn in outward FDI

Canada experienced a decrease in its outbound FDI project numbers in 2012, but the province of Quebec defied this trend and recorded a significant increase.

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fDi Projects of the Year 2012
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fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi's inaugural Projects of the Year awards recognise the best investments in a number of sectors all around the globe.

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Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13

Dubai, Tel Aviv and Abu Dhabi have claimed the top three spots in fDi Magazine’s Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13.

fDi Digital Marketing Awards 2012
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fDi Digital Marketing Awards 2012

fDi recognises the best digital marketing campaigns from agencies around the world.

Investment promotion agencies

After the storm: how disaster can present opportunity

After the storm: how disaster can present opportunity

Officials across the US have found that their states' quick and efficient responses to major natural disasters serve as an effective promotion tool.

Why IPAs must hone their customer service
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Why IPAs must hone their service

In a sluggish global economy, government investment promotion agencies should be jockeying for the attention of scarce investors. Instead, almost 80% ignore investor requests for help, according to a World Bank study.

Keeping the love alive

Keeping the love alive: why FDI aftercare must not be ignored

As expansions increase at the expense of greenfield investment, taking an existing partner for granted could become a costly mistake.

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Investing In Bulgaria
     

Investing in Bulgaria
The strategic business destination in Central and Eastern Europe

Asia and the United States in 2013

Financial Times Live, in partnership with the Government of Bulgaria and sponsored by the EU, presents ‘Investing in Bulgaria’.

The series got off to a successful start in Europe at the end of 2012. From February 2013 corporations across the US and Asia, seeking to establish or expand their operations in Central and Eastern Europe, will be able to hear from senior policy makers, experts and business leaders on Bulgaria’s competitive advantages and potential growth opportunities. 

www.ft-live.com/investbulgaria

 

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