While national statistics show a major FDI increase in 2014, the country needs further capital inflow before positioning itself as a regional hub economy.
Poland targets Algeria for investment
Poland is keen to tap investment opportunities in Algeria’s growing economy and foster bilateral trade, although limitations remain.
Euro depreciation warms investments in Kosovo
A declining euro could have a positive impact on Kosovo's inward FDI flows, according to the country's government and investment agency, Kosovo Investment and Enterprise Support Agency.
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UK city leaders make case for devolution
Speaking at the annual international property show Mipim in March, several UK council leaders expressed their desire for devolution of English regions.
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Cautious optimism towards M&A in 2015
While 2014 was a strong year for mergers and acquisitions, companies are taking a cautious approach to deal making in 2015, according to experts speaking at an M&A Research Centre event held in London in February.
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Bristol mayor sets FDI targets
Speaking at an investment conference in February, Bristol's mayor, George Ferguson, outlined his vision for making Bristol a leading investment destination in the UK.
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UKTI promotes US tech investment in the UK
UK programme looks to draw US tech companies to the "digital capital of Europe".
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Chinese FDI into Europe hits record high: Baker & McKenzie
According to a recent report by law firm Baker & McKenzie, Chinese FDI into Europe hit a record high in 2014.
Payments specialist Klarna checks out the US market
Klarna has become Sweden's next $1bn tech company. Michal Kaczmarski looks at how the company has simplified online payments to the benefit of buyers and retailers alike, and reports on its quest to replicate its existing success in Europe in the competitive US payments market.
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Defying a downturn: the hotel companies that are scaling up
The hotels and tourism sector has been hit hard by the global financial crisis but, finds Michal Kaczmarski, some companies are still expanding, with opportunities in the Asia-Pacific region proving particularly enticing.
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