Far from the Kremlin's corridors of power, Russia's second-tier cities are striving to transform themselves. fDi looks at how the Russian cities of Tomsk, Rostov-on-Don and Tula are trying to attract investors amid geopolitical uncertainty in the region.
Cuenca looks to capitalise on 'retirement home' reputation
The south Ecuadorian city of Cuenca has seen an unlikely influx over the past decade, as North American retirees have moved there to take advantage of its high quality of life and low living costs.
Saxony's auto industry clicks into ignition
East Germany's automotive industry used to be the butt of jokes around Europe. Now, however, no one is laughing as the eastern state of Saxony has established a reputation for producing cutting-edge, luxurious vehicles that are in demand around the world.
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Ecuador minister sees country trading up
Ecuador, for so long an underperformer in Latin America when it came to FDI, is experiencing an uptick in its investment fortunes. Its minister for foreign trade tells fDi how the country's growing middle class, new tax laws and links with trade partners are behind the turnaround.
Company profile: Burrows' global paper chase
As a family-owned company that has been producing paper for almost 100 years, Burrows Paper Corporation may have its roots in the past, but its sights are firmly fixed on the future, as it looks to emerging markets in Asia, Europe, the Middle East and Africa.
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Hyatt checks in to new growth markets
As emerging markets around the world ramp up their tourism offerings, the task of picking out the future stars is a tricky one for the likes of Peter Norman, the senior vice-president of acquisitions and development for the EMEA region at Hyatt Hotels Corporation. He tells fDi why numerous locations in the Middle East and Africa are exciting him.
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Investors still betting on Ukraine
The ongoing unrest has not deterred investors from Ukraine, with the country continuing to attract foreign capital.
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Hope for Poland's renewables sector
The Polish Ministry of Environment has released a draft of the renewable energy sources act that it is hoped will be passed into law later this year.
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Panama's new president expected to continue business reforms
Experts believe that the surprise result in Panama's May presidential election will not harm the country's investment attractiveness, which has gone from strength to strength in recent years under the leadership of outgoing president Ricardo Martinelli.
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Russian exports hit by Ukraine crisis: MNI Indicators
The Russian export market witnessed a decline in April, according to macroeconomic data provider MNI Indicators.
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