Where should Intel establish its new European chip plants?
Intel will spend $20bn to build a new semiconductor plant in Europe. Germany is a leading contender for the investment, but which other locations should be considered?
Glenn Barklie
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Chief economist
Glenn Barklie is chief economist at Investment Monitor and head of FDI services at Global Data Media. He was previously with Financial Times, where he was the head of benchmarking services for fDi Intelligence. With almost 15 years’ experience in FDI and economic development, he has worked with many government agencies and corporates, specialising in location benchmarking, rankings and investment trends as well as managing FDI databases.
Articles by Glenn Barklie
Opinion: Don’t write off the four-day working week as a passing fad
With Scotland announcing it will trial a four-day working week, it is not inconceivable that this will become the new normal, however much the concept may jolt some employers.
G7 corporate tax reform: Is the race to the bottom officially over?
The proposed global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% puts a halt to decades of falling rates and looks to shake up calculations of where and how global companies operate from a fiscal standpoint. Glenn Barklie analyses the implications for international investment.
Where are the next unicorns going to come from?
The US should continue to be the main breeding ground for new unicorns, but a watchful eye should be cast over Chinese, Indian and UK companies.
Low-risk countries reap the FDI rewards
Switzerland tops the GlobalData Country Risk Index as the world's least risky country, while Venezuela ranks bottom, but what does the risk factor mean for a location's FDI inflows?
100 days since Brexit: The UK’s self-inflicted wound
After several years of increasing FDI, Brexit has caused inbound investment to dip in the UK. Will the country's advanced Covid-19 vaccine roll-out give it an advantage that will bring back the investors?
One year on: Subsidy schemes protect unemployment levels – for now
Subsidy schemes are keeping mass unemployment at bay as much of the world remains in some form of lockdown due to the Covid-19 pandemic, but at what economic cost?
Where and how are the top Forbes Global 2000 companies thriving?
The top ten companies in the Forbes Global 2000 list had combined revenues of approximately $1.5trn in 2019. Investment Monitor assesses the changes by geography and business segment.
Where are the global hotspots for MNC subsidiaries?
The leading multinational companies have created more than 200,000 subsidiaries globally. Investment Monitor uncovers where these subsidiaries are located.
What does the Brexit trade deal mean for investors?
In December the UK and EU agreed a Brexit trade deal. Investment Monitor summarises the deal and how it may impact investors.
Top five trends in FDI to look out for in 2021
Foreign direct investment has been hard hit in 2020, with levels plummeting by 40–50%. Investment Monitor has identified five key trends to keep an eye on in 2021.
Where’s the best country to put a data centre?
The importance of data centres has become clear during the Covid-19 pandemic, but which countries offer the optimum environment for such operations? Investment Monitor's ranking reveals the best choices.
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