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Smart cities: clever strategies to make them work
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Smart cities: clever strategies to make them work

With just a handful of 'smart' cities across the world, the concept is still in its infancy. But while there may not be clear a blueprint for success, some cities are already reaping positive economic rewards for their smart thinking.

MENA logisitics on right track

MENA logistics on the right track

Renewed investment in infrastructure in the Middle East and north Africa region is boosting inwards investment in the logistics sector. 

The big score

The big score: how host countries benefit from sporting events

There is nothing like the buzz of a major sporting event to spark the feel-good factor in a host location. But is it possible to capitalise on this positive mood and turn it into something more sustainable that can encourage inward investment?

Wallonias aerospace sector flies high

Wallonia’s aerospace sector flies high

Wallonia’s reputation as a destination for avionics innovation is gathering pace, as infrastructure develops around its aerospace cluster and links are forged between research and business.

Wallonia's health focus

Wallonia's health focus

Wallonia’s strong support for innovation, along with its convenient location and well developed infrastructure, have made it a thriving hub for the pharmaceutical industry

New markets for life sciences sector

New markets for life sciences sector

While the US continues to take the lion’s share of investment and projects in the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors, locations in Asia and Europe are increasingly attracting the attention of investors. 

The shifting face of corporate real estate

The shifting face of corporate real estate

Companies are changing the way they approach their real estate requirements, with the onus on the property supply market to offer more options and flexibility in a bid to meet client demands.

Getting on board with travel and tourism

Getting on board with travel and tourism

Governments across the globe are recognising the importance of nurturing and developing tourism, both as an industry in itself and as a way to improve their country's image, which can help attract investment in other sectors.

Going places: how technology has helped speed up border control

How technology has helped speed up border control

How are countries using technology to maintain the security of their borders, while ensuring that visitors' early impressions are positive?

Europe takes medtech lead

Stable regulation sees investors eye European medtech sector

The reputation of European companies when it comes to new medical technologies and the continent's attractive regulatory environment is increasingly causing venture capitalists from the US to steer their investments across the Atlantic.

Global greenfield investment trends

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Corporate location benchmarking tool

fDi Benchmark is the only online tool to benchmark the competitiveness of countries and cities in over 50 sectors. Its comprehensive location data series covers the main cost and quality competitiveness indicators for over 300 locations around the world.

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Research report

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