Leading global companies are increasing spend on R&D in spite of concerns regarding protectionist rhetoric in many significant economies, a report from PwC has found.

In its latest Logistics in London report, JLL reports that consumer behaviour is set to bring big alterations to the UK capital's logistics scene.

The coalition led by Shinzo Abe’s LDP party has secured a two-thirds majority in the Japanese Diet’s lower house, opening the way for new expansionary policies and the reform of Japan’s post-war pacifist constitution. Jacopo Dettoni reports.

The Hilton hotel group is spending $50m on buying and rebranding sub-Saharan African hotels in the wake of increased business travel growth in the region. Louis Bearn reports.

New Zealand’s inconclusive general election in September leaves the New Zealand First party as a credible coalition partner for Labour or the National party. Lucia Dore reports.

Puerto Rico was already struggling economically when it was hit by Hurricanes Irma and Maria. Now experts are calling for an essential upgrade of infrastructure as part of the rebuilding process. Jason Mitchell reports.

The uncertainty that the Catalonian referendum has sparked over independence from Spain is likely to result in a slowdown in FDI, economic experts say. Jason Mitchell reports.

Investors are likely to think twice before betting on Myanmar amid international condemnation about alleged persecution of Rohingya Muslims.

European Commissioner for Competition Margrethe Vestager gets tough over Ireland’s perceived tardiness in reclaiming funds owed by Apple.

The Kurds’ ever-louder calls for independence threaten to exacerbate an already tense situation. Olivia Azadegan reports.