Having diversified its economy away from oil, Houston's mayor has said that the city's economy will be able to withstand the impact of a declining oil price.
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Speaking at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in March, president and CEO of the Orlando Economic Development Commission claimed that Orlando was fast becoming an international hub of commerce.
US employs apprenticeship programmes
Companies investing in the US are building their own workforce with training and apprenticeship programmes that can provide skills and a salary.
Poland targets Algeria for investment
Poland is keen to tap investment opportunities in Algeria’s growing economy and foster bilateral trade, although limitations remain.
US government officials send out strong message to investors
Speaking at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in Washington, DC in March, US secretary of commerce Penny Pritzker and US secretary of state John Kerry, made a strong case to investors considering entering the US.
Idaho state representatives whet investor interest
Speaking at the Select USA Investment Summit in Washington, DC, in March, representatives from Idaho stressed the state's investment potential, particularly in the food industry, citing the long list of investors that had located to the state in recent years.
US president makes strong FDI case
Speaking to attendees at the SelectUSA Investment Summit in March, US president Barack Obama outlined the US's investment attractiveness and revealed plans aimed at increasing investment into the country.
Egypt pitches sub-Saharan Africa on revitalised ties
Over the last two years, Egypt has made efforts to rehabilitate its political image as an African rather than a solely Arab state. That sales pitch appears be working to deepen economic ties with its sub-Saharan neighbours.
Mauritius makes healthcare FDI push
Mauritius is promoting investment in healthcare in an attempt to position itself as a medical hub at the crossroads of Europe, Asia and Africa.
India raises FDI insurance limit
After months of political wrangling, India has finally passed its Insurance Laws (Amendment) Bill 2015, raising the FDI limit in the sector to 49%.
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