Speakers at the Asian Development Bank’s annual meeting in Yokohama were keen to stress the transformative effect of technology investment. John West reports.
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Race to finance Asia's infrastructure heats up
The competition between institutions to bridge Asia’s financing gap is both good news and bad. John West reports from the ADB’s annual meeting in Yokohama.
Reforms bring a business-friendly Ukraine
For so long mired in corruption and bureaucratic red tape, in the past three years Ukraine has enacted numerous reforms to improve the climate for doing business. Now, writes Natasha Turak, the battle is on to convince investors that the conflict-affected country is a safe bet.
Growth of e-commerce pushes investor interest in logistics
European cities still face challenges relating to logistics, says JLL report.
Is Toyota's Kentucky investment a victory for Trump?
Toyota’s $1.3bn investment in Kentucky is being hailed as a triumph by both the Japanese auto giant and US president Donald Trump. The move has improved relations between the two – whether or not it has been years in the pipeline.
Asian cities loom large in life sciences
Asia has been the destination for much life sciences investment since 2012, with city-state Singapore jostling with China’s Shanghai for top billing, and other regional cities appearing in the top 25.
Growth of urban logistic facilities set to rise
Urban logistics is the next real estate opportunity, says a report, as environmental and efficiency challenges drive the development of facilities within cities.
The fourth coming: how Industry 4.0 will transform the world
The next generation of manufacturing, Industry 4.0, combines mass data collection and analysis with enhanced connectivity to improve production processes in everything from aircraft to robotics, and smart cars to orthopaedic equipment. Karen E Thuermer reports on the global joint initiatives it is sparking.
fDi's manufacturing rankings: which states and cities are making the most?
Manufacturing remains a key element of FDI, creating thousands of jobs and bringing in billions of dollars in capital investment. fDi ranks the leading states and cities in the sector, and Julie Reynolds analyses the results.
Odessa eyes status as Ukraine's Silicon Valley
Known primarily as a holiday destination, Odessa is fast becoming a magnet for tech start-ups. Boasting highly skilled graduates and an entrepreneurial spirit, the port city has an ambition to become Ukraine’s San Francisco. Natasha Turak reports.
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