Lithuania's Go Vilnius has been named fDi’s IPA of the Year for 2019, and organisations from across the globe are commended for their investment promotion and economic development activities.
Latest Rankings
fDi Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20 ranking
Thailand has held on to its title of fDi’s Tourism Location of the Future, followed by Macau and Portugal.
Top fDi Performers 2019
A look at the results of fDi’s rankings throughout 2019 finds that Singapore and New York dominated the year’s league tables, followed by Shanghai, Tokyo and London
Rankings schedule
Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20:
Could your location be fDi’s Tourism Location of the Future?
fDi Magazine will publish the top locations in several categories, including FDI Performance and Economic Potential. fDi Benchmark will analyse quantitative data for all categories, with the exception of FDI Strategy. For this qualitative category, we invite those charged with FDI promotion to complete a short online survey detailing the current FDI and smart strategies they offer potential investors.
There is no cost to submit.
| Application Link: | CLICK HERE |
| Closing Date: | Tuesday, 3rd September (Extension available on request) |
| Publication Date: | December 2019 |
| For more information contact: | naomi.davies@ft.com |
European Cities and Regions of the Future 2020/21
Could your city come out on top?
fDi Magazine will be ranking cities and regions in six categories:
· Economic Potential
· Human Capital and Lifestyle
· Connectivity
· Business Friendliness
· Cost Effectiveness
· FDI Strategy
Don’t miss this opportunity to tell us why an investor should consider YOUR location as a destination.
Our team of researchers will be benchmarking the investment potential of cities and regions across the continent using data from both our specialised online databases, fDiBenchmark and fDi Markets, among other sources.
In order to analyse the most recent FDI promotion activities of locations, we invite local, regional and national levels of investment promotion agencies, economic development units, governments, governors and mayors to supply additional information regarding their current investment promotion activities in order to help enhance their city’s competitiveness in the rankings.
There is no cost to submit.
| Application Link: | CLICK HERE |
| Closing Date: |
Monday, 30th September (Extension available on request) |
| Publication Date: | February 2020 |
| For more information contact: | naomi.davies@ft.com |
Previous Rankings
fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2019 – the winners
The UAE's DMCC takes home the top prize in fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year for a fifth consecutive year.
Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20 – the winners
Singapore has retained its place at the top of fDi's Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future ranking, with Shanghai and Tokyo completing the top three list.
Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20: London tops first ranking
London has been named fDi’s inaugural Fintech Location of the Future for 2019/20, followed by Singapore and Belfast. Naomi Davies reports.
Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019: Serbia storms to top
fDi Intelligence research reveals which countries receive more than their ‘expected share’ of FDI.
Russia most diversified commodity economy for the fourth year
Russia remains fDi’s most diversified commodity economy, while second ranked Brazil has displaced Ukraine into third place.
American Cities of the Future 2019/20 - the winners
New York continues to reign as leader of fDi’s American Cities of the Future 2019/20 ranking.
American Cities of the Future 2019/20 – FDI strategy
A more detailed look at fDi's judges’ top five American Cities of the Future 2019/20 for FDI strategy.
Island Economies of the Future 2019/20 – the results
Cyprus is ranked first in fDi’s Island Economies of the Future rankings.
Sri Lanka retains crown as fDi’s most diversified island economy
Sri Lanka and New Zealand hang on first and second place in fDi's Diversification Index for island economies.
Singapore tops fDi’s Smart Locations of the Future 2019/20 ranking
Singapore is fDi’s first Smart Location of the Future, followed by London and Dublin in second and third place. Naomi Davies reports.
Singapore tops fDi's first biotech rankings
Singapore has been named fDi's first Biotech Location of the Future for its impressive record of job creation, low corruption levels and IP protection.
Asia-Pacific leads global list for BPO
The Philippines and India guide Asia-Pacific clear of the competition to take the crown as the leading region for greenfield FDI in BPO. Jonathan Wildsmith reports.
fDi Rankings
2019/20
- fDi Strategy Awards 2019
- Tourism Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Top fDi Performers 2019
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2019
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2019/20
- Fintech Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Greenfield FDI Performance Index 2019
- Russia most diversified commodity economy for the fourth year
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Island Economies of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Smart Locations of the Future 2019/20
- fDi Biotech Locations of the Future 2019/20
- Asia-Pacific leads global list for BPO
- fDi Renewable Energy Investments of the Year 2019 - the winners
- fDi Return on Investment Ranking 2019: the results
- fDi’s Polish Cities of the Future 2019/20
2018/19
- Top fDi Performers 2018
- fDi Global Cities of the Future 2018/19
- fDi's Investors of the Year 2018
- fDi Strategy Awards 2018
- fDi’s Global Free Zones of the Year 2018
- fDi's Nation Brands ranking 2018
- Digital Economies of the Future 2018/19
- fDi’s Latin American States of the Future 2018/19 – the winners
- fDi's Top US Counties ranking 2018: big cities bring home the investment
- fDi’s Top Tiger Cub Cities 2018: Ho Chi Minh shows its claws
- Mozambique tops 2017 Greenfield FDI Performance Index
- Russia claims fDi Diversification Index hat-trick
- fDi’s Aerospace Cities of the Future 2018/19
- Sri Lanka most diversified island economy again
- Where do German companies invest?
- fDi Manufacturing Locations of the Future 2018/19
- Singapore leads AI destinations ranking
- Singapore retains FDI reinvestment crown
- fDi’s European Cities and Regions of the Future 2018/19
2017/18
- fDi Strategy Awards 2017
- Tourism Locations of the Future 2017/18
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2017
- Nation Brands 2017
- fDi's Asia-Pacific cities of the future 2017/18
- Shanghai wind out at biotech's 2017 hotspots are revealed
- fDi Island Economies of the Future 2017/18
- Sri Lanka retains most diversified island economy crown
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2017/18 - New York triumphs again
- fDi American Cities of the Future 2017/18 - FDI strategy winners
- fDi Reinvestment Ranking 2017: Singapore takes top spot
- Polish Cities of the Future 2017/18
2016/17
- Global Cities of the Future 2016/17
- fDi Strategy Awards 2016
- fDi Investors of the Year 2016
- Nation brands 2016
- Global free zones of the year 2016
- German cities of the future 2016/17: the winners
- Chinese provinces of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- Sri Lanka ranked as most diversified island economy
- South American States of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- Mexican States of the Future 2016/17: the winners
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17
2015/16
- American Cities of the Future 2015/16
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2015/16
- Caribbean & Central American Countries of the Future 2015/16
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2016/17
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2015
- Middle East & African Countries of the Future 2015/16
- Polish Cities of the Future 2015/16
2014/15
- Chinese Provinces of the Future 2014/15
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2014/15
- Global Cities of the Future 2014/15
- Global Free Zones of the Year 2014
- Middle East and North Africa Free Zones of the Year 2014
- South American States of the Future 2014/15
2013/14
- African Countries of the Future 2013/14
- American Cities of the Future 2013/14
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2013/14
- Caribbean and Central American Countries of the Future 2013/14
- Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2013/14
- Projects of the Year 2012
2012/13
- European Cities and Regions of the Future 2012/13
- Digital Marketing Awards 2012
- Global Free Zones of the Future 2012/13
- Middle East Cities of the Future 2012/13
2011/12
- African Countries of the Future 2011/12
- American Cities of the Future 2011/12
- Asia-Pacific Cities of the Future 2011/12
- Middle East Free Zones of the Future 2011/12
2010/11
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