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The Japanese city of Osaka has ambitions to slip-stream on Tokyo’s hosting the 2020 Olympics by putting on the global Expo five years later, reports Courtney Fingar.
Corporate property investors in ‘wait and see’ mode following Trump election
Delegates at major property show MIPIM generally displayed a cautious optimism on the economic outlook but most acknowledged the new US administration is still an unknown quantity. Michal Kaczmarski reports.
US airport infrastructure costs skyrocket
US airports will need $99.9bn in between 2017 and 2021, leading to calls for local user fees to be be revised. Karen E Thuermer reports.
Germany and UK leaders fret over potential Opel job cuts
The potential takeover of Opel by France's Groupe PSA could have major ramifications for car manufacturing plants in Germany and the UK.
An African calling: how Liquid Telecom is driving a digital revolution
As internet usage soars across Africa, data, voice and IP provider Liquid Telecom is connecting remote areas across the continent via its broadband network. Sebastian Shehadi reports.
Right idea, wrong place? The hurdles facing tech entrepreneurs in pariah states
Operating a tech start-up in a country hit by sanctions or a negative international image is not easy. Attracting investment is harder still. Michal Kaczmarski speaks to those on both sides of the divide.
Standing out from the crowd: the rise and rise of digital hubs
As technology continues to connect the world, digital hubs are forming from Edinburgh to Nairobi, attracting both talent and investment. But what attributes are essential to the formation of such a cluster? Wendy Atkins investigates.
Buying spree helps MasterCard expand global footprint
MasterCard's growth over the past decade has been rapid, both in terms of value and global reach. The company's international markets president tells Wendy Atkins how an acquisition and expansion spree has aided this growth.
A dip into the unknown: why investors are eyeing Vanuatu
Vanuatu’s relaxed approach to life extends to its business environment, with low taxes and a light-touch regulatory regime. Besides plenty of room for expanding tourism, it offers potential investors a youthful workforce and unexploited natural resources, as Brian Caplen reports.
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