The cost of prime office space in Beijing increased by 75% in 2011, making it the third most costly city for office space in Asia behind Hong Kong and Tokyo.

In the first 11 months of 2011, China was the number one destination  country for FDI retail projects, following a significant 40% decrease in  the number of projects in Spain, the number one destination country for  retail in 2010.

Data from both the State Bank of Pakistan and fDi Markets shows that FDI into Pakistan is in decline. But there is hope, with plans in the pipeline for large investments from companies in South Korea and China. 

Unlike other European countries, many of which are taking advantage of opportunities to invest in emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region, the majority of outward FDI from Austria goes to countries in the 'Rest of Europe' region.

After months of uncertainty, the UK's new bribery law will finally come into force in July

Some companies in the gaming industry are considering closing their offices in the UK following the government’s decision last June to scrap tax relief for this sector

Though London dominates the UK investment arena, the country’s secondary cities, such as Leeds in Yorkshire, are successfully making a play to attract companies put off by the capital’s high costs. Charlie Corbett reports.