Do softer Covid restrictions bring in higher levels of investment?
Most countries suffered a devastating decline in FDI in 2020 as Covid-19 struck, but to what extent did the severity…
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Why doesn’t forced labour in supply chains matter to Western governments?
The world has been critical of the treatment of China's Uyghur Muslims, but governments are consistently poor when it comes…
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Cross-border deals soar, but domestic activity still dominates banking M&A
Cross-border mergers and acquisitions activity in banking and payments is increasing, but it still has some way to go to…
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Three steps towards a green recovery
While there is widespread agreement that urgent climate action is needed, there is less consensus on the form this action…
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SDG focus: FDI’s role in breaking down inequalities
The UN’s tenth sustainable development goal, to reduce inequality within and among countries, has been badly affected by Covid-19, but…
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Climate action has reached the ‘all hands on deck’ stage. Inaction is not an option.
The need to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 is non-negotiable, and all companies have no choice but to…
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UNCTAD World Investment Report 2021: Improvements made, uncertainty remains for FDI
Covid-19 dominates the figures in the UNCTAD World Investment Report 2021, with even the expected 10–15% growth in FDI flows…
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…
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