Ukraine's universities are producing tens of thousands of multi-lingual graduates every year, particularly in technology-related subjects. This, combined with low labour costs, is drawing the attention of a number of international companies.
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Netherlands strives for flexibility and friendliness
The Netherlands is altering its business landscape by bringing in a series of laws intended to make it even easier for foreign companies to invest in the country.
Investment head vows to get Ukraine noticed
Vladyslav Kaskiv, the head of the State Agency for Investment and National Projects of Ukraine, tells Michal Kaczmarski what the country is doing to get itself noticed on the international stage.
Keeping the love alive: why FDI aftercare must not be ignored
As expansions increase at the expense of greenfield investment, taking an existing partner for granted could become a costly mistake.
Polish FDI increases in 2012
In stark contrast with the global decline in FDI, the number of FDI projects in Poland has increased in the first half of 2012, when compared to the same period in 2011.
Belgium FDI in a downward spiral
Since a peak in 2008, FDI into Belgium has witnessed a significant decline.
Switzerland leads WEF competitiveness ranking
The World Economic Forum has placed Switzerland at the top of its competitiveness index, citing the country's level of innovation, efficient labour market and sophisticated business sector as its key attributes.
Croatian capital launches new development plans
The Croatian capital of Zagreb is actively targeting FDI to help fund a series of new development projects that aim to improve the city's transport links and public services.
German automotive OEM sector witnesses decline in job creation
In 2008 more than 3000 jobs were created as a result of FDI in the German automotive original equipment manufacturing sector, but job creation has been in decline since.
From the depths of despair: Latvia's finance minister explains the country's impressive turnaround
Latvia's minister of finance, Andris Vilks, talks about the country's incredible recovery from severe recession in 2009 to being one of the EU's fastest growing economies in 2012.
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