Opinion: A new era of Chinese investment to the EU and UK is under way
Chinese acquisitions of EU and UK companies are becoming smaller in number and value, but Sino investment into Europe is…
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Why the assault on US democracy is a business issue
Efforts to undermine the integrity of US elections carry a heavy cost for businesses and could weaken investment in the…
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How German automotive investment in Hungary exposes the dark reality of globalisation
The Hungarian government is using German automotive companies to bolster its legitimacy. Why have Berlin, Brussels and foreign investors let…
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Business professionals see greenwashing as a major issue, but genuine net-zero action doesn’t have to mean red ink
Concerns continue around the major energy theme of sustainability and the ever-prevalent issue of greenwashing.
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Weekly data: The Doing Business scandal shows the perils of mixing politics and data
The postponement of the Tokyo Olympics to 2021 undermined the 5G roll-out, not just for Japan but the world as…
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In conversation with Principles for Responsible Investment’s Fatima Hadj
Fatima Hadj, chairwoman of the structured finance advisory board at Principles for Responsible Investment (PRI) and goalkeeper at Bill &…
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How the Polish Deal will strengthen Poland’s economic recovery
The ambitious ‘Polish Deal’ Development Programme and a record EU stimulus package pave the way for years of economic growth…
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How low-tax jurisdictions hide the vulnerability of emerging economies
The negative impact of low-tax jurisdictions upon the spending ability of governments is well known, but they also distort the…
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