Foreign Direct Investment (fDi)Foreign Direct Investment (fDi)Where is the money coming from- June 9, 2008 In tough economic times, do companies tighten their belts when it comes to FDI It seems not: the 10 companies with the highest returns on overseas investments believe now is the right time to expand international operations. Charles Piggott reports. Almost without exception, the companies at the top of a recent list of the most profitable companies overseas take the view that the current economic conditions are still right for international expansion. Research released last month by Investment..http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2460/Where_is_the_money_coming_from_.htm... The answer is Africa- June 9, 2008 Hewlett Packard has recognised that Africas language skills and dramatic market growth make the continent a great investment target. Lara Williams reports.http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2457/The_answer_is_Africa.html High expectations- June 9, 2008 Despite slower growth in the air cargo market, new airports and air fleets will be needed in the next 20 years. fDi reports.http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2461/High_expectations.html A call for reform- June 9, 2008 UNCTADs secretary-general, Supachai Panitchpakdi, speaks to Lara Williams about his efforts to strengthen the organisations role in helping to integrate developing countries into the global economy.http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2436/A_call_for_reform.html US soars in aerospace index- June 9, 2008 The fDi inaugural Aerospace Manufacturing Investment Competitiveness Index has found the US to rank high above other well-established locations.http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2463/US_soars_in_aerospace_index.html Editor's note: Real-time intelligence at a real time of need- June 9, 2008 Recognising the demand for business intelligence in a period of economic uncertainty, Financial Times Business has acquired two specialist FDI resources, which are now the centre point of our online offering, writes Courtney Fingar.http://www.fdimagazine.com/news/fullstory.php/aid/2412/Editor's_note:_Real-time_intelligen... |