fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi Projects of the Year 2012

fDi's inaugural Projects of the Year awards recognise the best investments in a number of sectors all around the globe.

Kent restores its FDI appeal

Kent restores its FDI appeal

A series of regeneration projects have helped revitalise the UK county of Kent, with cultural institutions drawing a large stream of visitors and a science park attracting world-class businesses.

EBRD cautiously optimistic over emerging Europe

The EBRD's regional outlook predicts a slow improvement in the eurozone's economy, which will be good news for its neighbouring regions.

Slow economy forces Serbia to play EU hand

A weak domestic economy is forcing Serbia to push for greater integration with the rest of Europe and, ultimately, EU membership.

Decrease in Chinese projects in Bulgarian manufacturing in 2012

Data from the first 11 months of 2012 shows a dramatic decrease in the number of Chinese FDI projects in the Bulgarian manufacturing sector compared to 2011.

Pro-FDI tax reform largely neglected in 2012

A report by global tax advisory, Taxand, shows that most of the tax reforms introduced in 2012 were designed to increase government revenues rather than encourage FDI.

FDI into Slovakia down in 2012

Slovakia has experienced a steep decline in inward FDI in 2012.

Donetsk Oblast governor targets Ukraine number one spot

Donetsk Oblast governor targets Ukraine number one spot

Governor of Donetsk Oblast Andriy Shishatsky tells fDi about the work the region is doing to become the number one destination for new investment projects in Ukraine.

Help at hand for investors eyeing Donetsk

Foreign companies looking to invest in Ukraine for the first time can often be put off by what seems to be a vast and complicated path to doing business. To help such companies, Donetsk has many investment agencies and business associations to make the process easier.

Competing for centre stage

Donetsk Oblast's industrial cities undergo pro-business revolution

Much of the FDI into Donetsk Oblast is concentrated on its largest city and administrative centre, Donetsk, but with industrial hubs spread across the region, there are plentiful investment opportunities elsewhere, which the region's officials are working on ways to promote.

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