fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17 ranking provides an invaluable benchmark for assessing the continent’s investment landscape. As in previous rankings, northern and western Europe dominate, but the good news stories – particularly in our FDI Strategy sections – are spread far and wide
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European City of the Future 2016/17: London sees off Paris to keep top spot
Europe’s tale of two FDI destinations sees London come out on top again among major cities, with Paris in second and Dublin in third. Further down the rankings, however, it is German cities that impress.
fDi National Championship: the winner
Following a close playoff season, fDi Magazine has crowned the US FDI national champion. While University of Alabama snatched victory from Clemson University on the football field, South Carolina is taking home the trophy where FDI is concerned. Cathy Mullan reports.
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Economist Intelligence Unit: Chinese investors favour US
The US is the most attractive market to Chinese investors, according to an index produced by economic research and analysis firm, the Economist Intelligence Unit.
Iran opens up to foreign investors
The lifting of economic sanctions on Iran in January has opened the floodgates for potential investors to seek opportunities in the country.
Tax climate lures GE to Boston
GE’s move to Boston has been prompted by a favourable tax regime, a highly skilled workforce and proximity to elite academic institutions.
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Russia loosens its grip on CEE FDI inflows
Russia remains the leading destination for FDI inflows in central and eastern Europe, but its share of the market has been in steady decline since 2012.
Logistics FDI into Latin America experiences increase
Logistics, transportation and distribution FDI into Latin America experienced period of increase between January 2012 and December 2014.
OECD: Global FDI flows up in first half of 2015
Global FDI has increased in the first half of 2015, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
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European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17
fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17 ranking provides an invaluable benchmark for assessing the continent’s investment landscape. As in previous rankings, northern and western Europe dominate, but the good news stories – particularly in our FDI Strategy sections – are spread far and wide
fDi National Championship: the winner
Following a close playoff season, fDi Magazine has crowned the US FDI national champion. While University of Alabama snatched victory from Clemson University on the football field, South Carolina is taking home the trophy where FDI is concerned. Cathy Mullan reports.
fDi’s Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2015/16 – The Winners
Singapore has triumphed in this year’s ranking of cities across the Asia-Pacific region, with Tokyo rising through the ranks to take second place and Taipei following in third position.
Investment promotion agencies
Are IPAs the missing link in the SME supply chain?
For FDI projects to have a positive impact on a region, the investing company may need to connect with local supply chains, something that, as Michal Kaczmarski finds out, economic developers are well placed to help with.
How big data can help to find FDI opportunities
By combining traditional FDI attraction methods with big data analytics, investment promotion agencies can be more efficient and effective in attracting new companies to their regions, according to Steven Jast of ROI Research on Investment.
Why UK LEPs must blow their own trumpets
The UK may attract high levels of FDI, but there is an ever greater number of Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) vying for this capital. To succeed in winning it, LEPs must be armed with the right expertise, a clear brand message and, of course, a distinct competitive advantage.
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