Chengdu is establishing itself as an investment hub in western China. The city already has established automotive and bio-pharmaceutical industries, while its growing population is increasingly attracting the attention of the multinational retail brands.
(Photo, left: Chengdu at night copyright: Zhang dezhong)
The Chengdu government's long-term focus on the high-tech industries appears to be paying off, as its technology parks are attracting international names brought in by the city's pro-business attitude and deep talent pool.
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that it is to open a plant in Mobile, Alabama, its first venture into the US.
Following his election this year, Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe has put plans in place to help boost FDI and improve job prospects in the country.
The leading two provinces for life sciences in Canada are not resting on their laurels when it comes to attracting investment, and both are now going all out to promote just how business-friendly their respective biotech clusters are.
A report by the Economist Intelligence Unit projects that the number of megalopolises in China will almost double by 2020, as the country's rapidly growing population becomes increasingly urbanised.
A recent survey shows that companies from emerging markets are looking to the developing world both for the best growth strategies and for expansion opportunities.
Africa's economies are set to struggle to maintain economic course as many face decreasing FDI and portfolio inflows from the west.
As an increasing number of financial services firms look to establish operations in Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore are emerging as the most attractive destinations.
At an annual biotech conference, officials from across the US were keen to show their enthusiasm and commitment to biotechnology investment.
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