Chengdu is establishing itself as an investment hub in western China. The city already has established automotive and bio-pharmaceutical industries, while its growing population is increasingly attracting the attention of the multinational retail brands.
(Photo, left: Chengdu at night copyright: Zhang dezhong)
The Chengdu government's long-term focus on the high-tech industries appears to be paying off, as its technology parks are attracting international names brought in by the city's pro-business attitude and deep talent pool.
With Ghana's opposition party, New Patriotic Party, looking increasingly likely to secure victory in the counry's forthcoming elections, analysts believe that the investment climate is set to change dramatically for foreign investors.
Sierra Leone's incumbent government have been accused of derailing democracy in the country as well as stunting its economic potential by the leader of the opposition party, Julius Maada Bio.
A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit projects that the number of megalopolises in China will almost double by 2020, as the country's rapidly growing population becomes increasingly urbanised.
A recent survey shows that companies from emerging markets are looking to the developing world both for the best growth strategies and for expansion opportunities.
Africa's economies are set to struggle to maintain economic course as many face decreasing FDI and portfolio inflows from the west.
As an increasing number of financial services firms look to establish operations in Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore are emerging as the most attractive destinations.
South Australia's government has set up a promotional agency in a bid to attract more FDI to the region.
Officials in Tunisia are eager to show investors that Tunisia is a safe place to invest.
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