Automation reduces the capacity of special economic zones to create employment.
From
News
Denmark green-lights Nord Stream 2 as US mulls sanctions
The Moscow-backed €9.5bn gas pipeline is nearing completion, despite US opposition
Editorial view: What the Amazon can teach Boris Johnson on freeports
Manaus could provide the UK government with a surprising blueprint for resuscitating its free zone programme.
From
Locations
/ Asia-Pacific
Uzbekistan greenlights 2020 capital market reform
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has agreed reform to modernise the Tashkent Stock Exchange.
Foreign investors face up to social unrest in Chile
Multinationals have been the target of vandalism in Chile.
From
Locations
Turkey still facing sanctions despite Pence-Erdogan deal
US Congress seems determined to push through sanctions against Turkey.
Whirlpool Poland president has high hopes for 'new Germany'
The president of Whirlpool Poland accepts that the country has challenges to overcome, but believes that it can become 'the new locomotive of the EU'.
Santiago targets regional financial centre hub status
Chile is reforming its business environment, part of which is transforming capital Santiago into a regional financial hub.
Will western Balkans receive EU encouragement?
Albania and North Macedonia are hopeful of being granted official EU accession talks by the end of 2019, with other western Balkan countries watching on keenly.
From
Locations
/ Middle East & Africa
/ Jordan
Can free zones fix the global refugee crisis?
Pilot schemes to offer refugees in Jordan and Ethiopia permits to work in special economic zones have been enthusiastically received, but take up has been disappointing.
Global greenfield investment trends
Crossborder investment monitor
|
fDi Markets is the only online database tracking crossborder greenfield investment covering all sectors and countries worldwide. It provides real-time monitoring of investment projects, capital investment and job creation with powerful tools to track and profile companies investing overseas.
Corporate location benchmarking tool
fDi Benchmark is the only online tool to benchmark the competitiveness of countries and cities in over 50 sectors. Its comprehensive location data series covers the main cost and quality competitiveness indicators for over 300 locations around the world.
Research report
fDi Intelligence provides customised reports and data research which deliver vital business intelligence to corporations, investment promotion agencies, economic development organisations, consulting firms and research institutions.
Find out more.