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China defies downward coal, oil and natural gas sector capital expenditure trend

As the coal, oil and natural gas sector struggles for capital investment around the world, China has recorded a 100% increase for 2011.

Austria keeps FDI close to home

Unlike other European countries, many of which are taking advantage of opportunities to invest in emerging economies in the Asia-Pacific region, the majority of outward FDI from Austria goes to countries in the 'Rest of Europe' region.

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Winner's circle: Singapore EDB celebrates another successful showing

Following Singapore’s selection as the top Asia-Pacific City of the Future in fDi’s 2011-12 rankings, Courtney Fingar meets with Dr Beh Swan Gin, managing director of the city-state’s Economic Development Board, to get his reaction.

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Clouds linger over Uzbekistan's investment landscape

A number of foreign investors have endured unpleasant experiences in Uzbekistan of late. However, this does not seem to have discouraged the likes of GM and Lukoil, who have recently announced large projects in the country. So does Uzbekistan provide an environment to do business in?

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Carmakers fuelling Asian growth

Car manufacturing was among the hardest-hit sectors during the global financial crisis. However, the industry is undergoing a revival in Asia, where it is helping to drive the region's recent economic growth.

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Asean deputy secretary-general looks to greater integration

Barbara Njau talks to Pushpanathan Sundram, deputy secretary-general for the Association of South-east Asian Nations economic community, ahead of a November summit which focused upon the region’s strategy of promoting itself as a top investment destination while ensuring greater regional integration.

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India's mixed investment message

India is passing through the best of times and the worst of times, as a positive approach to foreign investments is gaining momentum across the country at the expense of a lack of attention given to domestic investment.

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View from the C-suite: Crisil's profitable credibility

Roopa Kudva, CEO and managing director of Indian rating agency and analytical company Crisil, has overseen the company's impressive international expansion of recent years, and has introduced some unconventional – and effective – methods along the way.

View From Asia: December 2011/January 2012

In Asia, governments have been incorporating green growth policies into their development for some time, but now interest is growing in the corporate space, as the financial as well as social benefits of green technology are realised.

Western Europe and the Asia-Pacific dominate FDI into Africa in 2011

Western European companies have historically been the most prolific investors in Africa. But although western Europe-based companies account for the largest number of projects in 2011, their Asia-Pacific-based counterparts have invested more capital and created more jobs in Africa.