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Australian software and IT services FDI on the rise

Year-on-year increases in inward FDI have been recorded in the Australian software and IT services sector between 2009 and 2013, and figures from the first six months of 2014 suggest that this trend is set to continue.

Asian investors have European brands in their sights

Fewer opportunities at home means German, French and UK names are becoming attractive prospects.

Maplecroft highlights terrorism's effect on FDI

The consultancy has analysed the economic situation in global trouble spots. 

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Costa Rica's new president springs into action

Costa Rica's new president, Luis Guillermo Solis, has wasted no time in hitting the investment trail. During his first visit to the US, he tells Michal Kaczmarski why inward investment is so important and explains his strategy for making Costa Rica a hub for high-tech companies.

Incubator opens door to India's emerging technology market

A new technology incubator is giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet and work within Bangalore’s stimulating start-up ecosystem.

Louisiana wins $1.85bn chemicals project

A $1.85bn methanol-manufacturing project by China-based chemical firm Shandong Yuhuang Chemical has been announced in Louisiana, US.

FDI levels down in Asia's automotive OEM sector

FDI into Asia's automotive original equipment manufacturer sector is in decline, following a downward trend that started in 2012.

India opens up defence sector – with conditions

The Indian government plans to lift the ceiling on FDI into defence, but proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis only. 

Africa's investment attractiveness on the up, says EY

A survey by consultancy firm Ernst & Young showed that Africa’s investment attractiveness among UK businesses has improved considerable over the past few years.

New FDI rule proposals in Indian transport sector

India's new government has made the first steps in allowing 100% FDI in certain parts of the transport industry.

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