The devastating effects of Ebola on Liberia and Sierra Leone have been displayed across news reports the world over, but while the situation regarding the disease has improved in both countries, convincing international investors that they are safe to return to either country is a tricky proposition.
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Africa looks to step up its dispute resolution capabilities
With increased levels of investment into Africa, the number of legal disputes in the continent is also on the rise. These are largely resolved through arbitration and countries including Mauritius, South Africa, Rwanda and Nigeria are keen to foster expertise in this area so that they can capitalise on this lucrative new area of business.
Breaking BITs: why are countries withdrawing from bilateral investment treaties?
Originally established to protect the interests of foreign investors in host countries, bilateral investment treaties are coming under fire, with many countries arguing that the balance has tipped too far in favour of the investor.
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Cuba starts attracting FDI
After the US lifted several of its significant restrictions on Cuba, foreign investors have moved in on the country.
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US government launches Africa campaign
In a bid to encourage US companies to take advantage of investment opportunities in Africa, the US government has launched a series of programmes aimed at facilitating investment in the continent.
Are tax inversion-related relocations facing an uncertain future?
The wave of US companies relocating to Europe or the Caribbean for tax purposes is raising concerns among authorities in the country. And with the OECD looking to establish a coordinated international approach when it comes to corporate tax rates, are the days of tax inversion-inspired manoeuvring numbered?
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/ Asia-Pacific
/ China
A CFIUS blow? Sany win rocks US investment arena
Will a first-round court victory for Chinese manufacturer Sany over the Committee on Foreign Investment in the US have implications for other foreign investors?
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/ Asia-Pacific
/ China
Where to go, when to stay: the perils of risk assessment in 2014
Global instability is nothing new, but the past few years have seen numerous flashpoints come to the fore around the world. This leaves many companies in a quandary over whether to stay in an unsettled location, how to insure themselves, and how to keep the locals on side should they choose to stay put.
Solo cities: why large US metropolitan areas need their own FDI strategy
With their huge economies and unique industrial structures, large US cities need their own bespoke FDI strategies, according to new reports from the Brookings Institute and the National League of Cities.
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/ Asia-Pacific
Accountability moves up the supply chain
Companies are increasingly being held to account for the working conditions in their supply chains, but should the blame for human rights violations be placed on the shoulders of foreign investors?
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