Renewable energy specialist JinkoSolar has faced down Donald Trump’s tariff on solar panels made outside the US and chosen Jacksonville, Florida as the location of its new facility. Karen E Thuermer reports.
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New Zealand looks to bridge talent gap
Immigration New Zealand sees the US as an ideal pool of talent from which to recruit and help grow the country's economy, reports Karen Thuermer
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The battle to bring in the data centres
Data centres form the backbone of the ICT industry, so it is no surprise to see numerous locations jostling to become global data centre hubs. Karen Thuermer looks at which regions are leading the pack and why.
A reservation worth holding: the rise of the Ak-Chin industrial park
The industrial park of the Ak-Chin native American tribe, based in southern Arizona, provides a low-tax destination with a unique set of attributes thanks to its location within tribal lands. Karen E Thuermer reports
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Servitisation: manufacturing's 'new' solution
'Servitisation' may sound like a newly created buzzword, but it has a long history in manufacturing circles. However, as Karen Thuermer reports, it is currently a hot topic given its holistic nature and the manner in which it enhances a company's competitiveness, offering an opportunity to better meet customer demands.
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The battle for biotech rages on
Countries all over the world are fighting for a share of the potentially lucrative biotech market, with emerging markets going all out to challenge traditional strongholds. Karen Thuermer assesses which locations are out in front or showing the strongest potential.
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Reshoring Initiative: return of US jobs predates Trump
The return of manufacturing jobs to the US is part of a trend that began in 2016, says the Reshoring Initiative. Karen E Thuermer reports.
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US commission issues anti-terrorist blueprint
With terrorism at the top of many developed countries’ list of concerns, the Commission on Countering Violent Extremism has come up with recommendations to tackle the issue. Karen Thuermer reports.
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Egypt keen to promote its FDI agenda
Washington, DC played host to the first business delegation from Egypt following the country's presidential elections in May.
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