China is the most attractive country for manufacturing, with its cities also topping fDi’s benchmark rankings.
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/ Food & Tobacco
The growing problem of where to invest in agriculture
As the world's population continues to grow at pace, the problem of food provision is causing a headache for governments the world over. Agriculture investment can go a long way to solving such problems, but deciding where to invest is not so easy.
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/ Food & Tobacco
Technology fuels growth of greenhouse agriculture
Technology is driving the growth of greenhouse-based agriculture, especially in hot countries where arable land and rainwater are sparse
EasyJet taps the business market
EasyJet's director for Europe Mike Campbell talks to fDi about business travel, oil spikes and why the company will never be a long-haul carrier
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/ Americas
/ Cayman Islands
Island economies look to build on niche appeal
The small size of some island nations can be a source of strength if they can find a competitive advantage and market themselves correctly. But it is also important not to become too reliant on one sector.
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Global FDI recovery in 2010 sluggish, says report
UNCTAD’s World Investment Report 2011 highlights the slow pace of recovery for global FDI, with 2010 figures still 37% below their 2007 peak.
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Institutions unite for transparency initiative
Five institutions have joined forces for the Transparency in Trade Initiative, which aims to free up access to influential information on trade policy instruments.
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US retools investment promotion structure
New investment promotion agency, SelectUSA, is aiming to help foreign and domestic investors gain access to grants, loans and tax incentives in key locations.
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Office leasing spurs European banking sector
Europe's major banking centres are driving high levels of bank office leasing activity, boosting the strength of the banking sector.
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Norway's soveriegn wealth fund set to double in size
Norway's sovereign wealth fund is on course to grow 50% by 2030, even with ‘low confidence levels’ factored in.
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