Political turmoil in Romania brought about by austerity measures imposed as part of an IMF-backed aid package belie the fact that the country's economy is growing. However, there is a fear that the pervading pessimism in the country will put off would-be investors and stymie its recovery.
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Mozambique's president pledges to spread LNG riches
Recent discoveries of natural gas deposits off the coast of Mozambique have excited many notable names in the energy industry. However, as its president tells fDi, any company wishing to invest in the country will have to ensure that the benefits of any incoming wealth are felt at all levels of society.
Rio Grande do Sul's World Cup goal
The Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul will be one of the host regions of the 2014 FIFA World Cup, and the state's governor is intending to use the event to show would-be investors that the region is the easiest in the country in which to do business.
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Caribbean IPAs go extra mile to fight preconceptions
Dogged by preconceptions of the region being a little more than a holiday retreat or a tax haven, investment promotion agencies in the Caribbean are focusing upon providing the best possible service to would-be investors – both large and small – in order to attract international businesses to their countries.
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Indian and Chinese companies lead BRIC investment charge
Companies from India and China were leading source FDI countries among BRICs in 2011.
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Mexico dominates intra-Latam FDI tables
Intra-Latin American FDI figures for 2011 show Mexico to be the region's dominant investor.
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Global business conditions worsen for mining sector: Behre Dolbear
Australia, Canada, Chile and Brazil still provide investors with the most stable political and economic conditions for investing in mining, but an annual ranking by an international mining advisory firm shows that the investment climate in the sector has deteriorated since 2010.
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Eurozone countries should look for long-term solutions, says former Polish leader
Poland's former finance minister, central bank governor and deputy prime minister, Leszek Balcerowicz, says the solution the the eurozone's problems lies in reforms and attracting investment, not bailouts.
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Albania in tourism push
Senior officials in Albania have prioritised the growth of the country's tourist industry in a bid to attract investors.
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New trade laws aim to make Turkey more investor friendly
New laws aimed at increasing transparency and strengthening foreign investor rights bring Turkey in line with other EU member countries.
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