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High skills and low costs give Moldova a tech edge

Moldova’s business-friendly and cost-effective tech scene is gaining the attention of major foreign investors.

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Why mixing wine with tourism could pay off for Moldova

Moldova's wine industry has gained some international recognition but the country remains largely untroubled by tourists, a combination that is enticing some foreign investors.

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London and Liverpool are UK's most digitally visible cities

New ranking highlights online prominence of UK cities.

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Opportunities abound in Brazil’s untapped tourist industry

Brazil’s minister of tourism explains why the country’s tourism sector is beginning to achieve its potential.  

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Auckland’s tourism draws major investment opportunities

The profile of New Zealand's biggest city is growing fast, helped by significant public and private investment

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Brexit uncertainty sees decreased FDI to Northern Ireland

Brexit-related uncertainty has had a negative impact on inward foreign direct investment to Northern Ireland.

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Bulgarian tech sees rising foreign investment

The number of job-creating foreign investment projects into Bulgaria’s tech industry rose by 300% between 2015 and 2018, according to fDi Markets. 

Lebanese protests could accelerate stagnant foreign investment

Lebanon could see foreign investment flow into its power and telecoms industries if it carries out reforms

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Is integration the answer for the western Balkans?

The western Balkans countries are attractive to investors seeking low-cost locations in Europe. However, a lack of integration is limiting the region's prospects. 

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Prague deputy mayor on the brownfield boom

Petr Hlubuček, deputy mayor of Prague, tells fDi about the city’s real estate opportunities.

Global greenfield investment trends

Crossborder investment monitor

fDi Markets is the only online database tracking crossborder greenfield investment covering all sectors and countries worldwide. It provides real-time monitoring of investment projects, capital investment and job creation with powerful tools to track and profile companies investing overseas.

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Corporate location benchmarking tool

fDi Benchmark is the only online tool to benchmark the competitiveness of countries and cities in over 50 sectors. Its comprehensive location data series covers the main cost and quality competitiveness indicators for over 300 locations around the world.

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Research report

fDi Intelligence provides customised reports and data research which deliver vital business intelligence to corporations, investment promotion agencies, economic development organisations, consulting firms and research institutions.

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