London is crowned best major city in Europe in fDi's FDI Strategy category, with Glasgow, Vilnius, Reykjavik and Galway also winning out.

Paris Region has kept its fDi European Region of the Future title, while Dublin Region holds on to second place and North Rhine-Westphalia is in third. 

North Rhine-Westphalia is fDi's top large region for FDI Strategy, with the Basque Country topping the table for mid-sized regions and Ireland South East first among small regions. 

London LEP and Thames Valley Berkshire LEP hold on to their respective first and second places in the Local Enterprise Partnership rankings, while Oxfordshire LEP jumps up eight places to third. 

Escalation in protests across the globe in 2019 are forecast to persist into the new decade, according to Verisk Maplecroft report.

Celebrating its centennial, Albania’s capital is ranked among fDi’s top five mid-sized European Cities of the Future 2020/2021 for Cost Effectiveness

The US has the world’s strongest soft power, while China and Russia are rising in influence, according to a recent ranking from Brand Finance.

Despite recurrent challenges, Afghanistan’s business environment is improving. Now the authorities are working to persuade investors the rewards are worth the risk through a series of economic and legal reforms. 

Asia outstrips the world for tourist arrivals and is still experiencing growth. Constant maintenance and upgrade are essential to maintain this lead.

German chemical giant BASF has begun construction of its $10bn mega project in southern China, which will be the country’s first wholly foreign-owned chemical complex. 

Mohammad Nafees Zakaria, Pakistan’s UK high commissioner, talks about his country’s potential for foreign investors.

China's coronavirus outbreak is having a seismic effect in Asia and beyond, writes Lawrence Yeo.

We are currently in a state of heightened business and economic disruption and sociopolitical activism, which only looks set to intensify. 

Early reports on the new trade agreement between the US, Mexico and Canada – known as the USMCA – suggest that the US is getting the better end of the deal. But what are the implications of the new rules of origin?

While governments grow more protectionist over trade and physical borders, companies such as Microsoft are bridging the gap by funding international collaborative enterprises.

A government bailout for the ailing subsidiary of the telecoms powerhouse has fallen through. 

The coronavirus pandemic could change human behaviour more permanently in future.

Santander head on the tightrope banks must walk in providing finance to support green transition, without shunning coal-reliant poorer nations.

The Cadillac Vistiq will serve as the electric XT6 three-row SUV replacement Cadillac Vistiqs are expected to have about 300 miles of EPA-rated range The Vistiq will cost $78,790 when it arrives in 2025. Cadillac on Tuesday confirmed additional details of the Vistiq three-row electric SUV, which remains on track for a launch next year as a 2026...

The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan family boasts 13 members A new Taycan 4 and revised Taycan GTS have been revealed The Taycan GTS benefits from a 100-hp boost over the outgoing model Porsche in February unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Taycan, which has been introduced for the 2025 model year in the U.S. However, not every model in the Taycan...

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.

FDI into Brazil has increased by 66.48% in a little under two years. Jonathan Wildsmith reports.

Canada has seen a four-year peak in FDI, with the technology, real estate and aerospace sectors enjoying substantial growth. Zara Fennell reports.

Dubai outstrips other Middle East cities as top destination for office openings.

Australian urban planning and design and economics consultancy Cistri is using its evidence-based insights to help Asian developers design and plan urban communities that enhance quality of life.

Recent South American free trade agreements will have implications for Australian agricultural exports.

Global energy prices have eased, but Australian farmers will continue to pay elevated prices for fertiliser and diesel.

This article examines the key drivers of price volatility for vegetable oils and cereals, and the implications for Australian exporters.

As of Nov. 11, the Beats Studio Pro headphones are $100 off at Target from their $349.99 list price to $249.99.

The 44mm Samsung Galaxy Watch 6 in graphite normally retails for $329.99. As of Nov. 11, it's on sale for $169.99.

The Apple AirTag (4-Pack) is available for $69.99 at Best Buy; buy now for 30% off its original price of $99.99.

Black Friday is still weeks away but early deals are rolling in. Kindle Book Deals are especially hot with e-books as low as $1.99.

Starting at 12 p.m. ET on Nov. 11, Walmart+ members can buy the Beats Solo3 wireless headphones for just $69.

Shop these early Best Buy Black Friday deals on Motorola razr and razr+ phones and take up to 50% off new smartphones.

As of Nov. 11, Chromebook deals are aplenty ahead of Black Friday 2024. Check out our top picks from Lenovo, Asus, Samsung, and others.

The best two headphones deals ahead of Black Friday are the Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds on sale for $229 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones for $102.99 off.

Walmart's first Black Friday Deals event of 2024 began Monday, Nov. 11. The best deals from the sale include $50 off the new Apple Watch Series 10 and a sub-$150 55-inch Hisense 4K TV.

Here's who Elon Musk is considering for a Donald Trump administration that benefits him and his companies like Tesla and SpaceX.

Watch 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!' for free from anywhere in the world.

As of Nov. 12, the RayNeo Air 2s AR glasses are $40 off at Amazon, now $399.99 as an early Black Friday deal.

As of Nov. 12, Apple’s latest Series 10 46mm smartwatch is now $50 off at Amazon, priced at $379.

Save 10% on the the Microsoft Xbox Series X at Walmart.

Ahead of Black Friday, the Google Pixel 8 is $300 off at Amazon, down to $399 (was $699) as of Nov. 12.

Scientists conducted a genetic analysis and found that avian flu H5N1 evolved and spread efficiently between marine mammals during a recent viral outbreak, revealing a risk to other species.

Apple now lets you share location of lost items with third parties via Find My accessories and AirTags.

Normally, a Target Circle 360 annual membership costs $99. As of Nov. 12, you can save 50% on it, dropping it to just $49 for your first year.

As of Nov. 12, get the Garmin Epix Gen 2 smartwatch for just $399.99 at Walmart, which is $500 off its usual price.

The Roku Ultra LT streaming device is $34 at Walmart, down from the list price of $79.99. That's a 57% discount.

Find early Black Friday deals on tablets from Apple, Amazon, Samsung, and more. Shop now for early savings of up to 50% off.