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China Manufacturing

China's cities top in manufacturing

China is the most attractive country for manufacturing, with its cities also topping fDi’s benchmark rankings.

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Political dust settles in Kyrgyzstan

Despite two revolutions in five years, Kyrgyzstan remains in some ways an easier investment proposition than its neighbours, and tax and regulatory improvements are intended to keep its small but growing FDI stocks on the rise.

In Dispute: India's legal system under fire

After waiting for more than a decade for compensation, an Australian company has called on the Indian government to take action under the Australia–India investment protection treaty. This could set a precedent for many other foreign investors who have considered their treatment unfair. But how will India react to a sudden influx of claims?

View from Asia: Agricultural uncertainty

Agricultural investments in Asia are having a tough time, with adverse weather, land supply and government intervention causing headaches for foreign investors, says Lawrence Yeo

FDI into Asia on the increase in 2011

FDI into Asia in 2011 is on the up, with western Europe the biggest contributior according to data from greenfield investment monitor fDiMarkets.

Malaysia and Singapore set example for promoting SME links

Malaysia and Singapore have been praised for their work promoting the links between transnational companies and small and medium-sized enterprises. 

South Korea investing more abroad

South Korean firms particularly active in Q1

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Should IPAs tell the truth in times of crisis?

In times of political upheaval and environmental disaster, should investment promotion agencies stay 'on message', or should they be frank about what is often a grim reality? Spencer Andersonlooks at three very different situations, and finds three very different approaches

Astana remains central to Kazakhstan's development, says city's mayor

Imangali Tasmagambetov, the mayor of Astana, tells fDiwhy the new capital is vital to the development of Kazakhstan and what incentives it can offer investors

View from Asia June/July 2011

Asia has some way to go before effective disaster mitigation strategies become the norm