What is in store for FDI post-Covid and beyond?
Martin Kaspar, head of corporate development at a German automotive company, looks at how FDI, businesses and countries will come out of the Covid-19 crisis.
Human capital
Joe Biden and the future of US manufacturing
Investment Monitor assesses Donald Trump's record within the US manufacturing industry, and spells out the challenges that lie ahead for Joe Biden.
The state of play: FDI in Thailand
Thailand has been one of South East Asia's more popular destinations for FDI, but a poor return in 2019 has been followed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sheffield’s steely past and advanced future
Brought to its knees in the 1980s, Sheffield’s resurgence has shone brightest over the past decade thanks to advanced manufacturing and tech.
Cardiff plays clever to attract FDI
The Welsh capital city of Cardiff is a popular location for back office operations, with foreign investors attracted by its young, educated workforce and high quality of life.
Glasgow’s resurgence remains on track
Glasgow's post-war decline seems to have been stalled since the turn of the millennium, with the Scottish city emerging as a force in advanced manufacturing, technology and culture.
Whitepapers
Dundee continues on its quest for discovery
Dundee's industrial history is based around it excelling in the production of jute, jam and journalism. However, the city's thirst for discovery has seen it become an investment draw in fields as diverse as hydrogen and video games.
FDI drivers and the importance of education
Access to a highly educated workforce is a rising priority for foreign investors, with those destinations that excel when it comes to education more likely to attract better levels of FDI.
Western European countries top World Talent Ranking
Switzerland ranks first out of 63 leading economies in IMD’s World Talent Ranking, taking the crown for the seventh consecutive year.
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From cotton to graphene: Manchester’s fall and rise
Manchester is one of the biggest cities in the UK, but experienced a lengthy economic downturn after the Second World War. However, it is now bouncing back as a major advanced technology hub.
Who killed British manufacturing?
The decline of manufacturing in the UK has been a topic of fierce political debate for decades, but who administered the telling blow? The EU? The unions? Thatcher? Blair? Brexit? Automation? Investment Monitor delivers an in-depth investigation.
FDI drivers and the quest for talent
Availability of labour is an important factor for foreign investors, but the education and skill sets found within that labour force are also decisive factors when it comes to FDI site-selection decisions.
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