Iran hopes re-election mandate given to moderate leader Hassan Rouhani underpins the faith of foreign investors, but more reforms are needed to persuade international business observers.
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Business France releases 2015 annual report
Job creation and retention as a result of foreign investment reached record highs in France in 2015, according to an annual report by Business France.
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Unwto confident of recovery in Egypt’s tourism sector
Egypt's tourism sector is on track to recover following a series of setbacks in 2015, according to the UN World Tourism Organisation's secretary-general.
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Scotland unveils new trade and investment strategy
A five-year plan announced by Scotland's government aims to boost international exports and inward investment.
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Chinese investment influx in European property
The European real estate market witnessed a significant increase in Chinese capital in 2015, according to property consulting firm Cushman & Wakefield.
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French campaign promotes opportunities for UK investors
France's strengths in R&D, nuclear and high-tech manufacturing – as well as in food and luxury goods – were highlighted at an event in London’s East End hosted by development agency Business France.
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US to see increased investment from China
The slowdown at home and a need to diversify are causing Chinese investors to focus on the US, but, according to a new report, concerns about the regulatory environment are widespread.
Cork finds the right mix to attract big-name investors
The city of Cork in south-west Ireland has experienced success in attracting hi-tech multinationals with a mixture of innovative collaborations between academia and industry and a can-do spirit.
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Can Africa build the ICT infrastructure it needs to fulfil its potential?
Africa's vast market and young population present a huge opportunity for investors, but its poor ICT infrastructure is one factor holding the continent back. A flurry of new projects are helping to resolve this issue – by improving Africa's connectivity and helping to train its youth – but is progress being made quickly enough?
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BPIAJ chief: Jamaica can lead Caribbean's BPO rise
Yoni Epstein, the president of the Business Process Industry Association of Jamaica and Itel BPO Solutions’ chief executive, has a vision. He tells Natasha Turak about his plan to turn the Caribbean island into a world-leading BPO destination over the next 10 years.
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