Latest articles from Spencer Anderson

US keeps top spot in FDI source league table

The US has retained its top spot as the leading source country of FDI  for the second quarter of 2010.
 

Financial services is leading sector for FDI

Over the past 12 months the financial services sector has received the highest number of global FDI projects, with 1949.

Robust growth for Latin American aerospace

Aerospace investment projects into  Latin America grew robustly from  2003 to 2009, with last year the best  on record.

China wind firms target Americas

Chinese wind turbine companies are exploring areas in North and South America for international expansion opportunities.

China poised for overtime law review

A recent rash of suicides at Chinese electronics manufacturer Foxconn could significantly shake up the country’s labour regulations, particularly as a number of large foreign investors such as Apple, Dell and Hewlett-Packard have announced that they will be launching investigations.

Heawei keeps Europe focus

Huawei keeps Europe focus

Chinese telecoms firm Huawei confirms its commitment to expanding in 'hugely important' European market.

Former PM calls for EU rethink

Former French prime minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin says a fundamental rethink is needed on how EU integration should proceed following the Greek debt crisis.

Bahrain and Angola boost

Angola and Bahrain have been two of the Middle East and Africa’s biggest recipients of FDI over the past few years, despite the global economic downturn.

Ghana VP calls for FDI reform

Vice-president of Ghana says ‘outdated’ FDI laws must be reviewed to make the country more investor-friendly.

Profile - Andry Rajoelina - In the balance

Profile: Andry Rajoelina - In the balance

Despite Madagascar’s precarious trade position and uncertain political future, the president of its transitional government, Andry Rajoelina, is unreservedly pushing the country’s investment opportunities, writes Spencer Anderson

Global greenfield investment trends

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Corporate location benchmarking tool

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Research report

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