Recent evidence shows that foreign investment can underpin diversification efforts in emerging economies where capital and resources are limited. 

International investors and politicians stand accused of overlooking Europe’s secondary cities. fDi looks at why such a policy is ill-advised.

Land-rich Zambia is seeking investors to develop its agricultural sector on a major scale.

After several failed or lacklustre attempts, Zimbabwe is again intent on privatising state enterprises and reducing public debt. But confidence is waning.

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev is looking to transform Uzbekistan into a more investment-friendly destination, and among his reforms is a wave of privatisations. 

Jacopo Dettoni travelled to Fiji for the annual meeting of the Asian Development Bank, where he spoke to delegates representing governments and institutions from all over the Asia-Pacific region. 

Known for its history and charm, the Portuguese city of Évora is now emerging as a hub for aerospace and business services. Michael Deibert reports. 

Comedian Volodymyr Zelensky was elected as Ukraine's president in April, but the mood in the country is still largely one of optimism.

After struggling for decades, Philadelphia is harnessing the power of overseas money to retake its place as one of the US’s leading cities.

The mayor of Birmingham talks to fDi about overcoming past reputations to cement the Alabama city's profile as a well-connected and well-educated place to do business.