Latest articles from Alex Irwin-Hunt

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Jaguar Land Rover strengthens commitment to UK

JLR has bucked the Brexit trend by doubling down on its West Midlands plant to produce electric cars, despite many automakers looking beyond the UK. 

European challenger banks step up

Europe’s digital disruptor banks have been expanding, but not without controversy. 

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Multinationals favour Singapore for regional HQs

Singapore maintains its position as a leading destination for regional Asia-Pacific HQs, according to a Hawksford report.

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Argentina pins investment hopes on tech

After years of mixed FDI performance, Argentina is focusing on the knowledge-based economy to reel in foreign investors. Alex Irwin-Hunt reports.

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View from the C Suite: Nobly POS focuses on the right people in the right places

The co-founders of cloud point-of-sale provider Nobly POS talk to Alex Irwin-Hunt about attracting top tech talent and opening operations in Uruguay.

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Saxony-Anhalt looks to build on life sciences expertise

The Weinberg technology campus has become a leading life sciences hub in Germany. 

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Unctad: SEZs on the rise despite mixed results

Unctad highlights 1400 SEZs built in the past five years, but not all have lived up to expectations. 

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Developed economies’ FDI plummets as restrictions rise

FDI flows to developed economies fell by 27% in 2018, as restrictive policy measures bite.

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FDI down 13% in 2018, says Unctad report

Unctad’s World Investment Report 2019 shows FDI drop, with developed economies suffering most.

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Brexit is global investors' top concern: EY report

Concern that Brexit will make Europe a less attractive investment destination has increased in 2019, according to research from EY. 

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