With the hosting of large, international events leading to palpable increases in foreign investment in a handful of cities across Europe, more and more locations are keen to replicate this success and are working on developing their reputations in the trade events space.
Vitali Klitschko: striking a blow for Kiev
Former heavyweight boxing champion Vitali Klitschko is facing what is perhaps his toughest fight as the mayor of Ukraine capital Kiev, given the uncertainty in the country as a result of the Russian annexation of Crimea. Can he succeed in his quest to turn around the city's finances and tackle corruption?
Polish Cities of the Future 2015/16
Warsaw has been named fDi’s Polish City of the Future 2015/16 in fDi’s inaugural ranking of cities in the country. Krakow and Poznan have come in second and third place, respectively. Cathy Mullan reports.
fDi’s Polish Cities of the Future 2015/16 – FDI strategy winners
The results are in, and Lodz has been declared the winner of fDi’s Polish Cities of the Future 2015/16 FDI Strategy category. Katowice ranked second, and Wroclaw third in this key category.
Greek elections bring mixed messages for investors
Mixed messages from members of the newly elected Syriza government in Greece have left investors wary of whether the country's investment environment will benefit from the change in power.
CEOs less optimistic in 2015: PWC
Though there are pockets of optimism in various regions and countries, the overall tone of PWC's Global CEO Survey for 2015 is a pessimistic one.
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Global trade loses momentum: World Bank
Global trade is slowing down, according to a study by the World Bank, hit by shifting trade patterns, low interest rates and soft commodity prices.
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Medtech M&As peak in 2014: GlobalData
There was a record number of mergers and acquisitions in the medical device industry in 2014, according to a report by consulting firm, GlobalData.
FDI slump in western Europe's business services sector
FDI inflows into western Europe's business services sector has followed a downward trend between 2012 and 2014.
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UK SMEs increasing international activity
The latest International Trade Monitor survey by Western Union Business Solutions finds an increase in confidence among UK-based small and medium-sized businesses, which will see them increasingly look at opportunities abroad.
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