The 2024 European Cities and Regions of the Future ranking by fDi Intelligence highlighted several central and eastern European cities for their notable progress. Frankfurt in Germany, Wrocław in Poland, and Luxembourg City emerged as leaders in their respective categories of large, mid-sized, and small cities. In the major cities
Recent years have seen a significant increase in greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) from Middle Eastern investors in Africa, focusing on renewable energy production, such as green hydrogen, and infrastructure development like ports, warehouses, and data centers. Data from FDI Markets reveals that in the last year, companies from the
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a significant milestone in their economic relations with the signing of the Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT). This pivotal agreement, witnessed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India and UAE’s President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is set to play a
BEIJING, Feb. 10 – According to recent data from the Ministry of Commerce, China has seen a consistent rise in its outbound investments over the past year. The figures for 2023 indicate a significant increase in non-financial outbound direct investment (ODI), emphasizing China’s growing global economic influence. In 2023, China’s
ATHENS, GREECE — In a significant move to regulate its real estate market, Greece has announced adjustments to its “Golden Visa” program, primarily in response to the influx of Chinese nationals buying property in exchange for residency rights. This program has become a popular channel for China’s affluent citizens looking
One of the most critical choices in estate planning is selecting the right trustee, a decision fraught with complexity and importance. The trustee’s role is central to implementing an estate plan and ensuring the seamless operation of any trust. This individual is entrusted with managing assets, overseeing administrative and executive
The foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape for 2024 is riddled with geopolitical and macroeconomic uncertainties, yet developing economies emerge with renewed optimism. Despite the initial gloom, nuances in the global economic cycle suggest brighter prospects, especially for developing regions. Anticipated interest rate reductions in the US and Europe, as inflation
On January 1, a significant shift in international corporate taxation took place as a global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% was implemented in several European and Asian countries. This initiative, led by the OECD and the G20, aims to curb base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) by multinational corporations,
Chinese regulators have moved to close a loophole that allowed local government financing vehicles (LGFVs) to amass significant debt through offshore bonds. According to four sources familiar with the matter, LGFVs, which are entities established by local governments in China for funding infrastructure investments, have been instructed to cease issuing
In a significant move to boost foreign investment, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, during a meeting with global financial executives, announced China’s plans to simplify investment processes for foreign entities. This announcement was made at a gathering of the international advisory committee of the Chinese securities regulator, where Vice Premier
