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Mixing business with beauty

Tuscany president looks to mix business with beauty

There is more to Tuscany than natural beauty and rich history. That is the message from the Italian region's president, Enrico Rossi, who is determined to prove to would-be investors that behind its breathtaking scenery lies an appetite for business.

Hui Bao

China's focus falls on Chengdu

Chengdu is leading western China's investment charge, and Hui Bao, chairman of the Chengdu Overseas Exchanges Association and a member of Chengdu Municipal Committee, says that the growth of the city and its surrounding area is where China's focus now lies.

LEPs

How are the UK's LEPs faring? An fDi report

fDi Magazine tasked a team of investment analysts and experts to assess the performance of the UK's local enterprise partnerships since they replaced the regional development agencies. The results were mixed, with a general feeling that the LEPs still have a lot to learn.

Inside fDi: The UK gets its message across... by royal descent

In hosting the Olympic Games, the UK had the perfect opportunity to sell itself to the world, chiefly through the opening ceremony. And while some parts were better than others, it left a favourable impression, thanks in no small part to a sky-diving Queen Elizabeth II.

Giorgi Ugulava, Tbilisi mayor

Tbilisi mayor welcomes tourism back to Georgia

The mayor of the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, Giorgi Ugulava, tells Courtney Fingar at the Sixth Tbilisi Local Economic Development Forum how the country's growing tourism sector and the minimal political influence on its economy has aided its recovery.

GLOBAL FREE ZONES 12/13
From Rankings

Global Free Zones of the Future 2012/13

fDiMagazine’s second global ranking of economic zones has awarded Dubai Airport Free Zone the title of Global Free Zone of the Future 2012/13.

Inside fDi: Let's hear it for the mayors

Only a handful of cities in the UK have mayors. This is a pity, as not only do they have a tendency to be hugely entertaining to interview, they also often have a knack for FDI promotion.

Armenia's prime minister, Tigran Sargsyan

Armenia's prime minister aims high-tech

Armenia's prime minister, Tigran Sargsyan, is optimistic about his country's future, which will be based around utilising its strengths in high-tech industries and exploiting its large global diaspora. However, poor relations with neighbouring countries still hamper its development efforts, he tells Courtney Fingar in an interview in his Yerevan offices.

From News

FDI outflows for 2011 up by 16%: Unctad

UN Conference on Trade and Development states global FDI outflow figures now higher than pre-crisis levels.

Inside fDi: Sometimes it pays to rekindle a romance

As attracting new investors to any given region gets harder and harder, Courtney Fingar suggests that showing a little love and affection to those companies that you already do business with could go a long way.

Global greenfield investment trends

Crossborder investment monitor

fDi Markets is the only online database tracking crossborder greenfield investment covering all sectors and countries worldwide. It provides real-time monitoring of investment projects, capital investment and job creation with powerful tools to track and profile companies investing overseas.

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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

fDi Intelligence provides customised reports and data research which deliver vital business intelligence to corporations, investment promotion agencies, economic development organisations, consulting firms and research institutions.

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