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Global pharmaceutical FDI on an upward trend

The global pharmaceutical sector has seen a steady increase since 2014.

Global biotechnology FDI on the rise

Global FDI in the biotechnology sector has witnessed year-on-year increase since 2015

Middle East sees increase in investment from US

Investment into the Middle East region by US-based companies showed a notable increase between the beginning fo 2016 and the end of 2018. 

Egypt FDI on the rise between 2013 and 2017

In spite of political and social upheaval, Egypt has enjoyed a strong few years when it comes to attracting FDI. 

Textile FDI into Ethiopia soars in 2017

China is still Ethiopia’s biggest textile investor, followed by Turkey. 

European logistics FDI struggles to maintain 2016 resurgence

After a three-year decline, greenfield FDI into Europe's logistics, distribution and transportation sector rebounded strongly in 2016. However, so far in 2017, the upward trend does not look sustainable, as Cara Lyttle reports.

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London leads European ICT FDI ranking

London ranks first in Europe for ICT FDI according to fDi Markets data, followed by Paris in second place and Dublin in third. Cara Lyttle assesses the results.

Kenyan FDI has record year in 2015

Kenya is now second only to South Africa in the continent’s FDI ranking thanks to its best year since fDi Markets records began.

Africa’s financial services sector continues downward trend

Total investment, jobs and capex all on the slide, although Kenya and Ghana are improving.

Iran FDI soars

The lifting of sanctions and Tehran’s continued strength have put Iran on a three-year upward trend.

Global greenfield investment trends

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