Global business process outsourcing is going from strength to strength, and while developed countries have dominated as sources of investment, developing countries are also starting to emerge.
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China's maturing economy seeks FDI diversity
As China’s economy matures, there has been a shift in the country’s outbound FDI focus as global market influence and brand awareness become drivers of investment.
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Is Kazakhstan set for EEU investment hub status?
Kazakhstan is gunning to be the investment hub for the recently launched Eurasian Economic Union, but the collapse of the Russian rouble has left companies investing in the country struggling to turn a profit.
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India raises FDI insurance limit
After months of political wrangling, India has finally passed its Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2015, raising the FDI limit in the sector to 49%.
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Despite slowing growth, China in Africa for the long haul
China lowered its 2015 growth projections to “around 7 percent” on 5 March - the slowest rate in 24 years - amid fears that a slowdown in the Asian powerhouse could dampen economic ties with Africa.
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India's new budget keeps old tax rules
In its first budget announcement since being elected, India’s National Democratic Alliance party alluded to revising the country's retrospective taxation rules, but failed to put these words into action.
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South Korea pledges improvements business environment
South Korea’s trade minister has pledged to ease investment regulations and promote FDI in the country.
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China plans FDI regulation reforms
In a bid to improve its investment environment, the Chinese government has released a draft proposal of a new foreign investment law.
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Sri Lanka fosters trade ties with the US
Sri Lanka's new government is keen to shed its image of being an 'emerging dictatorship', and is looking to US investors to help showcase its democratic and constitutional credentials.
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Commerzbank predicts strong growth in central Asia
A report by German lender Commerzbank highlights the growth potential of central Asian economies, including Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan and Mongolia.