European destinations lead the way in a recent confidence survey on hotels, while EMEA yields are squeezed. Timothy Conley reports.
Kaunas regional mayor looks to employment benefits
The Kaunas region has a skilled, educated workforce as well as a high entrepreneurship rate. Natasha Turak talks to district municipality mayor Valerijus Makūnas about how investors can benefit from these demographics.
Polish tax plans spark investor jitters
Plans by Poland’s populist government to target multinational companies could make the country's tax system unpredictable
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JLL predicts year of uncertainty and rising inflation
Real estate investment manager JLL has released its 2017 UK Property Predictions report, which forecasts that markets will continue to be dominated by Brexit speculation over the course of the year
Chinese billions come to Romania
A pioneering Chinese, Kazakh and Romanian model partnership could dampen Europe’s dependence on Russian energy and reset Romania's relations with foreign investors
Kecskemét hits the right notes to become Hungary FDI hub
According to its mayor, Hungary’s Kecskemét has attracted major companies such as Mercedes-Benz with its flexible, creative and productive workforce. This is thanks to an educational system that combines the Kodály method with a strong vocational focus, she tells Courtney Fingar.
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Tech firms call for clarity on Brexit
Tech investors in the UK are demanding more clarity from the government on immigration law, saying uncertainty in the face of Brexit is jeopardising the country’s pre-eminence.
Nordic and Baltic countries offer variety and opportunity, finds report
Foreign trade and investment is growing in the 11 Nordics and Baltic Sea Region countries, and there are still plenty of cost-competitive opportunities, especially in the tech sector. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
Automotive FDI in Hungary on the increase
The Hungarian automotive components and automotive OEM sectors show promising growth, reports Julia Klötzer.
Armenia PM targets public-friendly reform
Armenian prime minister Karen Karapetyan wants his government to create an environment that welcomes creative and entrepreneurial minds. But, as he tells Courtney Fingar, he is also determined to ensure that the country’s population is on board with whatever changes lie ahead.
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