There is more to Tuscany than natural beauty and rich history. That is the message from the Italian region's president, Enrico Rossi, who is determined to prove to would-be investors that behind its breathtaking scenery lies an appetite for business.
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China's focus falls on Chengdu
Chengdu is leading western China's investment charge, and Hui Bao, chairman of the Chengdu Overseas Exchanges Association and a member of Chengdu Municipal Committee, says that the growth of the city and its surrounding area is where China's focus now lies.
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How are the UK's LEPs faring? An fDi report
fDi Magazine tasked a team of investment analysts and experts to assess the performance of the UK's local enterprise partnerships since they replaced the regional development agencies. The results were mixed, with a general feeling that the LEPs still have a lot to learn.
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Inside fDi: The UK gets its message across... by royal descent
In hosting the Olympic Games, the UK had the perfect opportunity to sell itself to the world, chiefly through the opening ceremony. And while some parts were better than others, it left a favourable impression, thanks in no small part to a sky-diving Queen Elizabeth II.
Tbilisi mayor welcomes tourism back to Georgia
The mayor of the Georgian capital of Tbilisi, Giorgi Ugulava, tells Courtney Fingar at the Sixth Tbilisi Local Economic Development Forum how the country's growing tourism sector and the minimal political influence on its economy has aided its recovery.
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Global Free Zones of the Future 2012/13
fDiMagazine’s second global ranking of economic zones has awarded Dubai Airport Free Zone the title of Global Free Zone of the Future 2012/13.
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Inside fDi: Let's hear it for the mayors
Only a handful of cities in the UK have mayors. This is a pity, as not only do they have a tendency to be hugely entertaining to interview, they also often have a knack for FDI promotion.
Armenia's prime minister aims high-tech
Armenia's prime minister, Tigran Sargsyan, is optimistic about his country's future, which will be based around utilising its strengths in high-tech industries and exploiting its large global diaspora. However, poor relations with neighbouring countries still hamper its development efforts, he tells Courtney Fingar in an interview in his Yerevan offices.
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FDI outflows for 2011 up by 16%: Unctad
UN Conference on Trade and Development states global FDI outflow figures now higher than pre-crisis levels.
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Inside fDi: Sometimes it pays to rekindle a romance
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