Latest articles from Wendy Atkins

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Kuwait pins hopes on diversification with Vision 2035

Kuwait hopes swapping hydrocarbons for an array of other sectors will pull in investment and boost the economy.

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Mara's Phones makes African manufacturing a priority

Having opened production facilities in Rwanda and South Africa, Mara Phones is looking to alter Africa's mindset from being a consumer to being a manufacturer. 

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North Macedonia's deputy PM seeks EU and NATO membership

North Macedonia is keen to join both NATO and the EU now that its naming dispute with Greece is settled, its deputy prime minister tells fDi.

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Aerospace sector manoeuvres through turbulence

The aerospace and defence sector is contending with challenges such as reducing its environmental impact and dealing with geopolitical pressures. 

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From Locations

Digital disruptors transform emerging markets

New technologies are changing the way businesses and governments in emerging markets connect with the global market. 

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From Locations

Countries jostle to chase the MICE market

The meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions – or MICE – segment of the tourism sector generated $621.4bn of direct GDP in 2018. fDi assesses its growing importance.  

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Debrecen’s automotive sector moves through the gears

Hungary's second city has landed an impressive amount of auto sector investment. 

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Financial services head for Hessen as Brexit looms

Germany’s Hessen region, home to the financial centre of Frankfurt, is seeing increased interest from firms as Brexit draws ever closer.

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Hungary builds momentum for real estate boom

Hungary is enjoying a widespread real estate uptick, with Budapest seeing a raft of property developments. 

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One Africa Place gives Nairobi a foundation to build on

The building of the One Africa Place development in the Kenyan capital of Nairobi is, its backers say, the first grade A project in east Africa. It is also, as Wendy Atkins reports, a vote of confidence for a country and region that have a turbulent recent past.

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