India needs to rethink its stance on intellectual property rights if it wants to achieve its full FDI potential and remain competitive with other emerging markets, argues David Torstensson.

After decades of economic decline, the Philippines is experiencing a revival, but challenges remain, including updating the country’s dated infrastructure and bringing its education standards in line with international requirements. 

South Korea's taste for Western consumer goods has made the country a key Asian market for companies in this industry from North America and western Europe, as shown by Kimberly Clark's decision to locate a global innovation centre there.

While South Korea's ageing population is causing ripples of concern for the country's politicians, it is providing a boon for its many healthcare companies. This, along with moves to establish South Korea as a key destination for health tourists, is giving both domestic and international investors in the country cause for optimism.

Despite contributing 25% of Australia's GDP, the state of Victoria tends to struggle to make its attractions known. Its agent-general tells Courtney Fingar how he hopes to change this situation throughout Europe from his London office.

The inland Chinese city of Changsha has seen impressive double-digit economic growth in the past two decades as it reaps the rewards of its ambitious pro-business policies. But the challenge of sustaining growth remains, as the city competes for investment with other cities from China and the rest of the Asia-Pacific region.