Saudi Arabia has authorised foreign investment in domestic workers’ recruitment agencies, though some say the system needs further reform. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

World Travel & Tourism Council research shows that both the US and UK tourism sectors achieved solid performances in 2017, however political uncertainty and rising competition from other markets pose future long-term challenges. Timothy Conley reports.

India's Defence Production Policy 2018 is dependent on the input of foreign investors. N Chandra Mohan reports on its progress.

Foreign players made up 70% of corporate real estate investment in Italy in 2017, adding impetus to a recovery which began in 2013. Jacopo Dettoni reports. 

Observers believe that Egypt's presidential election in late March should not pose a threat to foreign investors in the country, writes Sebastian Shehadi.

Optimism abounds after global real estate investment hit an all-time high in 2017, according to findings from Cushman & Wakefield and CBRE presented at the MIPIM gathering in Cannes. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Foreign investment into Barcelona and Catalonia has remained strong despite political upheaval surrounding the latter’s independence referendum in 2017. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Several large-scale urban development projects are underway in Osaka to cater to a growing population living downtown and boost the city’s status as a business destination and knowledge hub

Investment into Vietnam, led by Japan, South Korea, Singapore and China, is on the up, though the US withdrawal from the Trans Pacific Partnership is a worry