Latest articles from Leela Shanson

North Carolina gaining investments in ICT and infrastructure

North Carolina has recorded more FDI in the ICT and Infrastructure sectors than in any previous year

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Companies pledge to stay in Ireland

Companies making recent investments into Ireland have said they will stay in the country and are not worried about its economic problems or a potential hike in the corporate tax rate

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From Locations

Oman strives to reverse FDI decline

Oman enjoyed significant FDI success in the years up to 2008, but inflows were hit hard by the financial crisis and have failed to pick up since. Now the government is trying to improve the situation by diversifying the economy and easing regulations

From Locations

Martinique seeks to broaden its appeal

Despite its abundance of natural attractions, Martinique has suffered a drought of investment and tourism in recent years. Leela Shanson assesses the island's challenges and what is being done to reverse this decline

Japan-Indonesia joint venture expands

Astra Honda Motor (AHJ) is to create a new manufacturing facility in Indonesia

Daio Paper expands to Thailand

The Japanese company establishes its first plant overseas

Swiss mining in Australia

Xstrata is developing a mine in Ulan West, Australia

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation in JV with Indonesia

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) is to invest in a new oil refinery in Balongan, Java Island, Indonesia

South Korea power company expands to India

Korea East-West Power (EWP) is building two coal-filled power plants in  the Orissa province

New projects into Moscow

Two international businesses have opened up new divisions in Moscow.

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