As the market for mergers and acquisitions builds momentum, a survey of advisory firms points to expected growth in the Asia-Pacific market, particularly in south-east Asia and China.
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US recovery will slow growth in BRIC economies, says PwC
With strong growth forecast for the US economy in 2012, Brazil, Russia,India and China are expected to see a slowdown in the level of capital entering their economies, according to a report from PricewaterhouseCoopers.
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JLT report warns of Nigeria instability
Investors receive a stark warning on risks posed by Nigeria’s instability, though some commentators maintain Nigeria is still on the right economic path.
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Research shows that tax credits lead to more investment in R&D
A research report has been released suggesting that one of the most effective ways to stimulate investment in R&D is by establishing an R&D tax credit scheme.
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Emerging markets witness record FDI outflows
In the final four months of 2011, crossborder capital outflows from emerging markets increased to pre-crisis levels. But with asset prices stagnating in these markets, the economic potential of emerging economies is being called into question.
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Growing BRIC economies vulnerable to high-risk events
Brazil, Russia, India and China have all witnessed rapid economic growth in recent years, but according to a study by Maplecroft, the economies of all four emerging countries are ill-prepared for major risk events such as pandemics, terrorism and climate change.
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Kenya’s political landscape threatens growth prospects
Kenya's economic growth in 2012 will only just surpass that of 2011 and is far slower than in other East Africa Community countries, according to research by Roubini Global Economics.
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Myanmar’s legal system ranked worst for business and investors
Index shows that significant political reform is necessary in Myanmar if the country is to capitalise on its investment potential.
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/ Mauritius
Mauritius seeks to offer investors stable African foothold
Mauritius' vice-prime minister tells fDi how he is concerned about the impact of the eurozone crisis on the country's exports and tourism sector, but is positive over the country's business environment, which, he says, is an ideal starting point for any investor looking to enter Africa.
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/ South Korea
South Korea looks to close the gap between inward and outward FDI
While South Korean firms have profited greatly from making investments abroad, the country's GDP is failing to reflect their success. If the domestic economy is to grow in the same way as the large conglomerates, the South Korean government must look to close the gap between investments going in and out of the country by attracting more FDI.
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