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Hong Kong makes the hard sell

Hong Kong makes the hard sell

With Hong Kong's investment attractiveness dented by a spate of recent protests, the government is having to work hard to ensure that the city-state's attractiveness as an investment destination is not damaged. 

Counting the cost of China's ascent

Labour costs are on the rise in China and this is having an impact on investment in sectors that are sensitive to worker wages, such as automotives. But which competitor countries stand to benefit at China's expense?

India approves 100% FDI in medical devices sector

In the latest of a series of moves to open up its economy to FDI, India has passed a new rule to approve 100% FDI in its medical devices sector.

Indian government backs down on tax demands

India's government has agreed to the Bombay High Court's decision to absolve Vodafone of its transfer pricing tax demand. 

CEOs less optimistic in 2015: PWC

Though there are pockets of optimism in various regions and countries, the overall tone of PWC's Global CEO Survey for 2015 is a pessimistic one.

Sri Lanka's presidential elections set to bring FDI boost

Sri Lanka's new president, Mathripala Sirisena, has caused a stir with some of his statements, but experts are predicting a brighter future for the country when it comes to FDI.

Hopes raised of Vietnam FDI revival

After years of stagnation and regression, Vietnam's FDI environment appears to be showing signs of life.

Crossborder legislation up in 2014: Unctad

Liberalisation and promotion of investment increased in 2014, according to a report from the UN Conference on Trade and Development.

Contact centre FDI in Asia declines

Asia-Pacific's customer contact centre sector witnessed a decrease in foreign investment between 2010 and 2013.

UAE Exchange leads Middle Eastern FDI outflows in 2014

Money transfer specialist, UAE Exchange, recorded more than 50 projects in the first three quarters of 2014, making it the most prolific investor from the Middle East in this period.