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Vueling tears up the rule book

Vueling tears up the rule book

Vueling’s cheap flights and customer service-focused approach have brought the budget airline success, despite breaking every commandment in the low-cost carrier bible. 

The design advantage

Locations and companies seek to gain a design advantage

With destinations competing to attract foreign investment, some are attempting to get ahead of the competition by positioning themselves as hubs for design and innovation. 

China redefines its role in Africa

China redefines its role in Africa

For more than a decade, China’s involvement in Africa has brought financial gain to both regions. But how will this relationship develop as China looks to shift away from being an export-led economy?

Newcastle eyes oil riches

Newcastle eyes oil riches

A network of businesses is springing up in Newcastle and the north-east of England, catering to the demands of the offshore oil and gas industry. But can the region overcome perceived supply chain shortcomings while addressing a dearth of skilled labour? 

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In Dispute: Arbitration set for greater transparency?

Are the processes used to adjudicate FDI disputes about to emerge from the darkness?

US maintains M&A appeal despite downturn: KPMG

The global volume of mergers and acquisitions declined in 2012, but the US remained a highly attractive destination for emerging market companies looking to expand into developed markets, according to a report by KPMG.

US experiencing manufacturing renaissance: Brown Advisory

A combination of factors have driven down the cost of manufacturing in the US, leading a number of businesses to reshore their manufacturing operations, according to Baltimore-based investment agency Brown Advisory.

Dusit International hotel

Dusit International rides crest of Thailand's tourist boom

Thailand's hotel and tourism industry has gone from strength to strength over the past half century and locally owned Dusit International has been well placed to take advantage of this. Opened in 1948, it has evolved from a Bangkok boutique to an international hotel chain catering for the growing number of people travelling both into and out of south-east Asia.

Finland finds opportunities in Nokia's downturn

Finland finds opportunities in Nokia's downturn

Finland has been hit hard by the downturn in the fortunes of phone firm Nokia, but the wealth of expertise and the spirit of enterprise that made the company such a success has been channelled into a fertile nursery of start-ups.

Drooms moves with the M&A market

Drooms moves with the M&A market

Jan Hoffmeister, the managing director of global virtual data room provider Drooms, explains how important it is for the company to remain limber and adapt to emerging M&A trends.

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