Birmingham City Council’s strategic director for the economy, Waheed Nazir, tells Jacopo Dettoni how the city is meeting housing challenges, why it is looking to complement – rather than compete with – London, and what impact Brexit and HS2 are expected to have.
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Birmingham builds for HS2 bonanza
A number of office developments have popped up around Birmingham and the West Midlands in recent years as companies become increasingly tempted by the area’s young, skilled workforce and lower costs. Now, with the launch of HS2 fixed firmly on the horizon, the region’s offering looks set to become even more enticing. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Birmingham’s development journey begins
The West Midlands is gearing up for a new industrial revolution as the labour market picks up and the HS2 rail project gathers steam. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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News
China’s overseas investment slows as restrictions take hold
China’s capital outflows have fallen from the peaks of 2016 as Beijing increases its efforts to limit capital flight. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Locations
Italy stirs HNWI interest with new non-dom regime
The Italian parliament has approved new incentives to lure rich taxpayers into moving their fiscal residency in the country. With the UK revising its non-dom rules amid the uncertainties of Brexit, Italian law firms report growing interest from possible applicants. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Plaza Logistica raises the bar in Argentinean logistics market
Argentinean logistics park developer Plaza Logistica has plans to add four properties to its existing three in Buenos Aires. Jacopo Dettoni speaks to CEO Eduardo Bastitta about why the company is feeling more comfortable about expanding in Mauricio Macri's Argentina.
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Companies
How Boeing bounced back in Latin America
Despite the woes of Latin America’s major economies, aerospace heavyweight Boeing believes the region still holds significant potential as a commercial and defence aviation market. Donna Hrinak, president of Boeing Latin America, talks to Jacopo Dettoni about the company’s long-term Latin American commitment.
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Latin America’s great green revolution
Renewable energy has found favour in Latin America in recent years, as governments look to diversify their energy matrices and lessen their exposure to fluctuating hydrocarbon prices. Jacopo Dettoni looks at the innovative green projects and policies that are bringing investors to the region.
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/ Myanmar
Myanmar's FDI boom put on hold
Myanmar's new government, led by de facto leader Aung San Suu Kyi, is pushing through a number of long-awaited reforms and has welcomed the end of US trade sanctions. Observers are confident these are steps in the right direction, although they create room for uncertainty in the short term. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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/ India
The Modi modernisation: how India has entered the FDI elite
The reforms implemented by prime minister Narendra Modi have seen India go a long way towards reaching its rich FDI potential. And while there is still progress to make, particularly when it comes to the ease of doing business, Jacopo Dettoni reports on a country awash with optimism.
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