ADB: Asia set for continued growth

The Asian Development Bank says the continent is well placed to absorb the effects of any crisis in the eurozone and continue on its growth path.

African countries warned over rising debt levels

The debt levels of many African countries are reaching dangerous levels, according to DaMina Advisors.

S&P warns MENA countries over eurozone instability

Ratings agency says downward ratings possible for many MENA countries due to weak economic growth.

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.

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.

Albania in tourism push

Senior officials in Albania have prioritised the growth of the country's tourist industry in a bid to attract investors.

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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UK tops inward and outward FDI tables in Europe in 2011

With capital expenditure increasing by nearly 50% in 2011, the UK has retained its position as the leading European destination for FDI.

Finland’s Adelia Group targets DRC’s Équateur province

With political tensions in the country easing, Finnish natural resources company Adelia Group is looking to take advantage of untapped opportunities in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Global governance lags behind globalisation: Unctad

A recently released report by the UN Conference on Trade and  Development suggests that developing countries must approach governance  and regulation with the same urgency as developed countries in order to ensure the sustainable growth of their economies.

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