View From Asia: February/March 2012

Investing in any country comes with its risks and challenges, though Myanmar presents more than most.

Confidence figures surge for emerging economy FDI

A survey of global senior executives shows that sentiment towards FDI  in emerging economies is far more positive than in developed economies,  with China, India and Brazil registering the first, second and third highest ranking.

Software and IT FDI projects in Canada boost job creation

Since 2003, software and IT FDI projects into Canada have created nearly 30,000 new jobs.

Chinese maintain penchant for high-quality US goods

Blue jeans, DVDs, moisturiser and athletics shoes are among the US products that Chinese consumers desire most, according to a UPS survey of 1200 middle-class consumers in six Chinese cities.

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