Mayor of Lund Anders Almgren tells Sebastian Shehadi how the Swedish city is making the most of its university to attract FDI in scientific research investment.
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/ Asia-Pacific
/ Vietnam
Vietnam's international integration pays FDI dividends
Vietnam's rise as a recent FDI star is down to its increasing integration into global value chains as well as strong economic fundamentals, believes Bradley LaLonde, co-founder of advisory firm Vietnam Partners. Emerson Davis and Sebastian Shehadi report
Helsinki mayor looks to lift city's profile
The mayor of Helsinki, Jan Vapaavuori, sees great potential for the Finnish city as a transport hub, claiming it can become Asia's gateway to Europe. Sebastian Shehadi asks the questions
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CPPIB/Lendlease $2bn investment furthers south-east London’s regeneration
The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board is investing in a $2090m JV in London’s real estate sector, making it the UK’s largest inbound greenfield investment in 2018 so far, according to fDi Markets.
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/ Europe
/ United Kingdom
Mayor touts west England's credentials in aerospace and innovation
Tim Bowles, mayor of the west of England, tells Sebastian Shehadi about the region’s strong economic story, evidenced by the high number of people and businesses moving there.
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Online tool unveiled to bring FDI to UK
Department for International Trade announces tool to promote $43bn-worth of FDI ahead of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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World Bank report highlights developing economies' increased FDI involvement
The World Bank released its latest Global Investment Competitiveness report at the Annual Investment Meeting in the UAE, which stressed how integral developing economies have become to global FDI flows. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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AIM conference kicks off with anti-protectionism message
The Annual Investment Meeting in the United Arab Emirates began with a warning against the trend for protectionist policies that is gathering pace around the world. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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Saudi Arabia opens domestic work agencies to FDI
Saudi Arabia has authorised foreign investment in domestic workers’ recruitment agencies, though some say the system needs further reform. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
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/ Middle East & Africa
/ Morocco
Morocco finance minister looks to bigger stability dividend
North Africa has experienced a lot of political and social unrest in recent years, meaning that the relatively stable Morocco has emerged as a regional FDI hub. The country's minister of economy and finance, Mohamed Boussaid, tells Sebastian Shehadi about the next stage in attracting big investments.
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