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Angola proves fertile ground for Haldor Topsøe expansion plan

Haldor Topsøe is a well-known name in the chemical, fertiliser and petrochemical industry. The Denmark-based company has an appetite for expansion, employing more than 2700 people across the globe and has made a recent $2bn investment into Angola. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

From News

Unctad World Investment Report shows 23% FDI dip in 2017

Unctad's World Investment Report 2018 shows a 23% dip in FDI, with developing economies bearing the brunt of this fall. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

a city vision

Palestinian entrepreneur looks to fund his Rawabi vision

One of Palestine’s wealthiest businessmen, Bashar Masri, has built a city – Rawabi – from scratch in the West Bank, valued at $1.5bn. But misperceptions are widespread and the historic project needs more FDI, as he explains to Sebastian Shehadi.

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From Locations

Secondary cities: first-class destinations

Megacities and well-known country capitals have been perennial favourites for FDI. However, astute investors are increasingly looking beyond the obvious, as Sebastian Shehadi discovers.

Kreshnik Bekteshi

Macedonia on path to EU says economy minister

Kreshnik Bekteshi, minster of economy for Macedonia, talks to Sebastian Shehadi about its business-friendly incentives and positive steps towards EU integration, and why the country is more than just a source of cheap labour. 

a green and blue
From Locations

Seychelles environment minister touts green and blue credentials

The Seychelles' minister of environment, energy and climate change, Wallace Cosgrow, tells Sebastian Shehadi why the nation of islands is expanding into the blue, or sea-based, economy, and why it is committed to environmental sustainability.

From News

Jordanian PM resigns but FDI likely to remain stable

Ongoing protests in Amman have led Jordanian prime minister Hani Al-Mulki to step down but FDI inflows are likely to remain stable – for now. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

From News

Amsterdam and Stuttgart among Europe’s next office hotspots

Research by JLL predicts medium-sized cities will outperform major European cities such as London and Paris. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

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Indonesia eyes a place in global top five

Dr Bambang Brodjonegoro, minister of national development planning of Indonesia, tells Sebastian Shehadi how predictions for the country’s economic trajectory are fuelling its growth plans and why the current focus is on deregulation.

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Economy minister makes macro plans for micro-Malta

Chris Cardona, Malta's minister for the economy, investment and small business, tells Sebastian Shehadi that the small country can think big thanks to its human resources, favourable location and English language skills. 

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