Countries in central and eastern Europe have seen a marked decline in the number of jobs created by inwards investment.
UK SMEs 'more optimistic' - Western Union report
A Western Union survey of UK SMEs reveals an optimistic mood. However, another report warns that medium-sized companies in the country are not receiving sufficient assistance when it comes to exports.
Remaking Cities Congress stresses value of 'soft factors'
Delegates at the Remaking Cities Congress in Pittsburgh discussed issues such as 'soft factors' that can transform urban areas, and ideas that cities can 'steal' from one another.
UK government announces £100m boost for enterprise zones
England's enterprise zones have been given a £100m injection to help complete infrastructure projects.
Croatia has nothing to lose by adopting euro: CBG
Croatia is keen to adopt the euro as its currency, but that is unlikely to happen any time soon as the country struggles to meet the EU's five convergence criteria.
View from Europe: October/November 2013
City partnerships are vital for Europe's urban centres if they are going to keep up with their developing world counterparts.
France's split personality
France tends to conjure up images of industrial unrest and high taxes, but also of a highly educated workforce and an innovative approach to business. Both views are equally valid, but after a sluggish few years the country is hoping to play to its traditional strengths to draw in investment.
Cyprus open for business: finance minister
Cyprus's finance minister, Harris Georgiades, tells fDi how the country is now over the worst of its recent banking crisis, and will emerge with a better regulated financial sector, a still-competitive tax system and a skilled workforce that provide all the elements needed for a successful investment location.
Hessen's strength in depth
Located at the heart of Europe and housing one of the world's busiest airports, the German region of Hessen ticks plenty of boxes for would-be foreign investors. Add to that mix a vibrant ICT sector, a world-renowned financial services industry and a workforce that is as skilled as it is large, and it becomes apparent why Hessen has been a star FDI performer over the past few decades.
Ciklum taps Ukraine's talent pool
IT company Ciklum began operations with just four people in an office in Kiev. So, asks Michal Kaczmarski, just how did it get from there to the multimillion dollar, multinational operation it is today?
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