Bavaria, Germany’s largest federal state by area, has been concentrating its efforts on digitalisation and tech start-ups to stay ahead of the competition. 

Saxony-Anhalt in Germany is renowned for its expertise in chemistry, and thanks to its five chemical parks this reputation looks set to soar. 

Düsseldorf's mayor speaks to fDi about the city's commitment to nurturing start-ups.

The chairman of the board of the National Bank of the Republic of Belarus talks to fDi about preserving financial stability and diversifying the country’s export split.

The minister of foreign affairs for Belarus tells fDi why the country is keen to join the WTO and strengthen economic relations with the CIS.

Belarus’s six free economic zones offer investors convenient logistics and a safe place to do business amid Russia-Ukraine tensions. 

Belarus’s Great Stone Industrial Park is another ambitious BRI venture. But what are the benefits for Belarus or China? 

Krakow's mayor tells fDi he is keen to attract companies in hi-tech and outsourcing industries that can offer jobs to the city’s burgeoning graduate population.

The chairman of Azmont Investments tells fDi why the company chose to fund Montenegro’s Portonovi resort to the tune of €600m.    

Belarus is attracting plenty of manufacturing investment. Moreover, it is bullish about its prospects, as local companies expand into Europe and further afield.