The IT and software sector in Latin America has witnessed a slump in recent years. However, its impressive performance at a time when much of the rest of the world is faltering has caused investors to rethink their strategies in the region.

When Ollanta Humala was elected president of Peru earlier this year, some onlookers were concerned that his populist approach would signal the end of the investor-friendly policies of his predecessor. So far, however, their worries have been unfounded

In sectors such as green technology and life sciences, Lyon holds a presence for investors that belies its small stature.

With emerging economies in Asia and Latin America driving global growth, co-operation between countries in these regions is set to accelerate.

General Electric Europe and North Asia's CEO tells fDiabout the up side of the current global economic malaise. 

Moldova, Georgia and Montenegro are still hoping to become EU member states, despite the ongoing crisis in the eurozone.

New legislation will make the country’s already intensive science and research activity more market oriented and business friendly, according to science and higher education minister Barbara Kudrycka