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Leif Thorwaldsson

A friend indeed: business the PartnerTech way

PartnerTech's 'industrial partnership' operating model means that the company has nothing to sell and focuses specifically on the products of other companies. Its CEO explains why oil and gas solutions and medical devices are its strongest fields, and how it is targeting China and North America.

View from Europe: keeping up with the car tech

Technology-enabled cars provide a huge market opportunity – if the automotive industry can keep up.

Tesla reads the road ahead for electric cars

Leading the charge: Tesla reads the road ahead for electric cars

As Tesla considers a components deal with BMW, CEO and chief product architect Elon Musk shares his ambitious production targets and details of the $5bn 'gigafactory' in Nevada.

US carmakers look ahead with optimism

Reignited: US carmakers look ahead with optimism

Despite new US government efficiency targets and worries over interest rates, car industry bodies are shrugging off doubts and revising their sales estimates upwards

Mexico moves into the fast lane

Entering the fast lane: why automakers are flocking to Mexico

Its close proximity to the US, cheap labour and uncomplicated, duty-free export opportunities have seen automotive companies from all over the world coming to Mexico. Lillie Guyer reports.

Peru powers ahead

Peru powers ahead with economic diversification

Investments in Peru's energy sector are helping to diversify the country's economy beyond its traditional commodities exports, and the push for greater diversification presents opportunities for investors, says Michael Deibert.

IPAs key to FDI success: Frost & Sullivan

In a recent report, global consultancy Frost & Sullivan outlined the crucial but difficult role that investment promotion agencies play in attracting FDI. 

Mozambique becomes Africa’s preferred banking hub

Foreign retail banks show preference for Mozambique as the location for their African operations.

Global tourist numbers up in 2014: UNWTO

According to an annual report by the United Nations World Tourism Organisation, tourist numbers have increased by more than 30 million in the first eight months of 2014, compared with the same period in 2013.

Start-ups cities index ranks UK destinations

According to the start-up cities index 2014, compiled by entrepreneur platform Startups, aside from London, Manchester, Edinburgh and Bristol are the leading locations for new businesses in the country.

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