Brexit is rarely far from the headlines in the UK. Less heard are the voices of foreign investors, and their views on the subject make uncomfortable reading for Brits.
Albania’s finance minister: European dreams still alive
Albania’s minister of finance and economy Arben Ahmetaj says the country's European identity and reform plans cannot be extinguished.
Slow and steady Poland makes strides in FDI
Improved living standards and a disciplined workforce are just two factors in Poland’s strong FDI growth, says Paweł Chorąży, Poland’s undersecretary of state in the Ministry of Investment and Economic Development. He spoke to Courtney Fingar during a central European investment forum in London in June 2018.
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OPEC keen to show it’s on board with UN sustainable energy targets
Members of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries threw their weight behind UN sustainable energy goals – along with the “bedrock” of petroleum – at a recent forum. Courtney Fingar reports.
Bordeaux mayor looks to magnetise investors
Bordeaux mayor Alain Juppé has ambitious plans to create 100,000 new jobs by 2030, and is leveraging the French city's world-class reputation for wine to attract other investment with the Magnetic Bordeaux campaign. He talks to Courtney Fingar.
Attali says French reforms will pay off
French economist, writer, political adviser and senior civil servant Jacques Attali tells Courtney Fingar why he backs president Emmanuel Macron's reform plans, and explains why adult education is one of the most important areas of reform.
Basque Country development chief hopes tax breaks will power energy investment
Courtney Fingar talks to Arantxa Tapia, minister for economic development and infrastructure of the Basque Country, about the challenges of generating enough renewable energy to meet the needs of its substantial industrial sector.
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Unctad senior director reports FDI fall for 2017
Dr James Zhan, senior director of the investment and enterprise division at Unctad, discusses the findings of the World Investment Report – released on June 6, 2018 – with Courtney Fingar.
Grape expectations: how Bordeaux went from 'Sleeping Beauty' to FDI hotspot
Bordeaux enjoys the many tourists and the association with quality that its eponymous wine brings, but the French city is busy developing business clusters in other sectors – and is attracting plenty of investment, as Courtney Fingar discovers.
Lille: success by design
When Lille beat Sydney to be named World Capital of Design 2020, a few eyebrows were raised. But locals say the French city’s combination of a pleasant environment, well connected location and hi-tech expertise will keep it in the spotlight. Courtney Fingar reports.
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