Black Sea Economic Forum delegates told that improved irrigation could turn Crimea region into major food producer for Europe and the rest of the world.

France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK lead Europe in terms of the life sciences, thanks to their healthy research and development pipelines.

US think tank lists the big-ticket infrastructure schemes for 2013/14. 

When locating headquarters, large companies will increasingly opt for cities in developing countries, a report has found.

Uganda is entering a period of growth thanks to a disciplined approach to managing its finances, and developing opportunities in the oil, financial services and agricultural sectors. Barbara Njau talked to the country’s finance minister.

Global economic growth is expected to remain subdued in the final quarter of 2013.

Government agency SelectUSA says that the recent shutdown in the country has bot affected its FDI attractiveness, though a report does warn of a lessening of 'economic freedom' in the US.

A Western Union survey of UK SMEs reveals an optimistic mood. However, another report warns that medium-sized companies in the country are not receiving sufficient assistance when it comes to exports.

A shortage of science, technology, engineering and mathematics workers in the US is hampering businesses in the country, according to a recent report.

The US Chamber of Commerce has released a report stating that the US's vast infrastructure needs could be filled by Chinese investment.