The mayors of five Canadian cities tell Michal Kaczmarski about their cities' development and infrastructure plans that they are promoting at the 2012 MIPIM global real estate conference in Cannes.
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Who is following the BRICs?
As the BRIC countries – Brazil, Russia, India and China – realise the decade-old prediction that they would become economic superpowers, attention now turns to the global economies that will follow them.
UK tops inward and outward FDI tables in Europe in 2011
With capital expenditure increasing by nearly 50% in 2011, the UK has retained its position as the leading European destination for FDI.
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European FDI into China slows
China experiences worst quarterly European FDI results since 2003.
South Africa enjoys record year for FDI
South Africa had its best year ever for FDI in 2011, attracting more than 150 projects for the first time, and is on course for another record-breaking year in 2012.
Zambia experiences large FDI increase for 2011
The levels of FDI into Zambia increased markedly in 2011 compared to the previous year, according to data supplied by fDi Markets .
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European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13
In a more competitive climate than ever, with total foreign direct investment in Europe falling by more than 7% in 2011, London has maintained its title as fDi Magazine’s European City of the Future 2012/13. The Greater Stockholm region has overtaken the South East UK to become the European Region of the Future.
Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2011/12
Singapore has retained its position at the top of fDi 's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, ahead of Shanghai and Seoul. Chinese cities performed particularly well, but the effects of recession and natural disaster have seen Tokyo fall from second place to ninth. Rachel Craig reports.
African Countries of the Future 2011/12
South Africa has been knocked off the top spot this year with Morocco awarded the African Country of the Future 2011/12. Jacqueline Walls reports on the leading performers across the African Continent.
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Brazil-Africa Forum 2012 Thursday 13 September, 2012– Dar Es Salaam Serena Hotel, Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania This is Africa presents the inaugural ‘Brazil-Africa Forum’, a one day summit exploring the deepening interaction between these two countries. This forum will unite leading figures from Brazil and Africa, with keynote addresses, panel discussions and case studies designed to investigate the strong cultural and socioeconomic similarities between Brazil and Africa. Join us to hear first hand evidence of how “South – South” cooperation is driving development in Africa. |
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Banks in Bahrain Evening Reception Saturday 13 October, 2012 – Tokyo Kaikan, Tokyo The Banker magazine, in partnership with the Bahrain Association of Banks, is pleased to present the 2012 ‘Banks in Bahrain Evening Reception’ being held as part of annual IMF-World Bank meetings. Register now to join leading bankers and senior government officials as we discuss the opportunities offered by this island state. |
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