An index compiled by professional services firm TMF Group shows that Argentina is the most complicated place in the world in which to do business.
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Unctad: Global FDI flows declined in 2014
A report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development shows that global FDI inflows were down in 2014, compared to 2013 levels.
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UK SMEs increasing international activity
The latest International Trade Monitor survey by Western Union Business Solutions finds an increase in confidence among UK-based small and medium-sized businesses, which will see them increasingly look at opportunities abroad.
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Netherlands foreign trade minister takes the co-operative approach
The Dutch minister for foreign trade and development co-operation, Lilianne Ploumen, talks about competition, complacency and why partnering with developing countries is a win-win situation.
Minister of economy keen to build on Romania's industrial strength
Romanian minister of economy Constantin Niță is confident that the country's political stability will allow it to build on its status as a manufacturing and energy powerhouse.
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Talk about growth: the communications sector boom
The fastest growing sector for FDI in 2013, the communications industry has seen a huge influx of investment in the past year, and with new technologies evolving at a pace, the demand for future capital expenditure is only set to grow.
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Uneven return to FDI growth
The world is seeing a return to growth in greenfield FDI, according to the latest findings from the fDi report, but while some areas surge ahead, others are seeing hesitant growth or even a decline.
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New global free zone association launched
Global free zone association, the World Free Zones Organisation, was launched in Dubai in May.
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Chinese business confidence hits two-year high
Business confidence in China has risen to its highest level for two years, buoyed by the recently announced reform agenda, according to a survey.
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UK economy too London-centric, warn foreign businesses
An overly London-centric economy reduces the appeal of UK to foreign businesses, say the findings of an investor survey. Six in 10 see the UK regional cities as viable alternatives to London
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