Fewer opportunities at home means German, French and UK names are becoming attractive prospects.

The consultancy has analysed the economic situation in global trouble spots. 

A new business initiative has been launched in Scotland, with the aim of boosting the country's economic profile.

A new technology incubator is giving entrepreneurs the opportunity to meet and work within Bangalore’s stimulating start-up ecosystem.

A $1.85bn methanol-manufacturing project by China-based chemical firm Shandong Yuhuang Chemical has been announced in Louisiana, US.

It is hoped that a series of reforms to the country's investment framework will lure foreign investors back to Kazakhstan and help to diversify its economy.

The Indian government plans to lift the ceiling on FDI into defence, but proposals will be considered on a case-by-case basis only. 

Washington, DC played host to the first business delegation from Egypt following the country's presidential elections in May.

A survey by consultancy firm Ernst & Young showed that Africa’s investment attractiveness among UK businesses has improved considerable over the past few years.

The latest Global Economic Prospects report by the World Bank said that developing countries in the Middle East and north Africa are on the road to economic recovery.