In a speech made in February, Roberto Azevedo, director general of World Trade Organisation, stressed that while trade was likely to pick up in 2014, trade restrictions still posed a problem.
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Brazil and Cuba sign three investment agreements
Three memorandums of understanding have been signed between Brazil and Cuba.
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Albania signs memorandum of understanding with EBRD
Albania has signed a memorandum of understanding with the European Bank of Reconstruction and Development in a bid to improve the country's business climate.
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Business leaders give Portugal reforms their approval: EY survey
A survey by Ernst & Young shows that investors and business leaders in Portugal are happy with the country's recent business reforms.
The business of managing Macedonia
The successful pursuit of foreign investment to Macedonia in recent years is in no small part down to prime minister Nikola Gruevski's businesslike approach to running his country. He tells Michal Kaczmarski how this approach – combined with a worldwide talent search – is reaping rewards.
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Brabant uses brain power to bring in investment
The Dutch region of Brabant has been punching above its weight in recent years when it comes to attracting investment, particularly in innovative or knowledge-based industries. Michal Kaczmarski takes a look at the secrets behind the province's success.
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Starwood uses brand quality to make global impact
Already well established in the West, Starwood Hotels is now targeting emerging markets for new growth through its Westin, Sheraton and Le Méridien brands, with China proving particularly popular.
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/ Myanmar
Global real estate market sinks to a new low
The real estate sector took a pounding in 2013, with record lows forecast for foreign investment on a global scale. But on a regional level, the Asia-Pacific is seeing increased investment in the sector in what is thought to be an emerging trend.
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London leading European destination for FDI in 2013
London was the most attractive destination for European FDI in 2013, with more than double the number of projects as second placed Paris.
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