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Poland's commitment to FDI put to the test at Krynica forum

While Poland's FDI performance and its competitive edge remain strong, the country's government must be conscious of the message it is sending to investors with nationalist rhetoric, warned participants at the Krynica Economic Forum in south-east Poland the first week of September. 

Mateusz Morawiecki

Morawiecki: Poland's popularity with investors not dented by political squabbles

Poland's populist government is under fire from the EU and other critics for judicial reforms that have been criticised as detrimental to the rule of law in the country. While the backlash has sparked questions from potential investors, Mateusz Morawiecki, the country's deputy prime minister and minister of economic development and finance, sat down with Courtney Fingar during the Krynica Economic Forum to explain why he remains positive about Poland's FDI prospects. 

Jeffrey Immelt

A blend of global and local keeps GE on top

General Electric chairman and CEO Jeffrey Immelt discusses how a localised model can be the natural consequence of globalisation, and why it was necessary to be present in China to consolidate GE’s healthcare business. Courtney Fingar reports.

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Israel hopes Innovation Box will bring R&D investment

With its new Innovation Box tax regime Israel is among the countries looking to capitalise on new global tax rules that are expected to encourage greater alignment of intellectual property registration and R&D activity. Courtney Fingar reports.

Takashi Suzuki

Why Sakae cast its net over Idaho

Looking for a location for its R&D operations, Tokyo-based aluminium casting specialist Sakae Casting found eastern Idaho’s enthusiasm and academic structure – discovered in part due to a sister city relationship – a perfect fit for its first US venture. Courtney Fingar reports.

Inside fDi: paving the way to FDI deals... literally

Donald Trump's focus on upgrading the US's creaking infrastructure has won praise from big business, but the truth is that no government or politician can ignore how essential an effective infrastructure network is. As Courtney Fingar writes, efficient train lines to fast wi-fi connections can go a long way to securing FDI deals.

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Scoring conversions: what the NFL's London experience can mean for FDI

In an effort to expand its global popularity, the NFL now plays a number of games every year in London. While the move is widely deemed a success when it comes to attendance numbers, what is less heralded but of huge value is the opportunity it presents the cities of the teams playing to showcase themselves to would-be investors, as Courtney Fingar discovers.

Wilbur Ross
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SelectUSA promises improved investment environment under Trump

In the absence of US president Donald Trump, who skipped the first national investment summit held under his administration, his cabinet secretaries were out in force beating a pro-business drum.

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From Locations

World Free Zones Organization chairman sees strength in certainty

On the sidelines of the World Free Zones Organization’s annual conference in May in Colombia, chairman Dr Mohammed Al Zarooni sat down with Courtney Fingar to discuss the challenges and trends facing free zones, and laud their ability to offer investors certainty in times of turbulence.

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Edmonton mayor enjoys youthful outlook

The Canadian city of Edmonton has leapfrogged capital Ottawa in size, thanks to its youthful and booming population, drawn to a diverse range of industries and high living standards, mayor Don Iveson tells Courtney Fingar. 

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