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Courtney Fingar |
The failure of the Doha trade talks will doubtless have tough consequences for some parties. But it should not obscure the fact that there are other, non-tariff related barriers that are equally in need of scrutiny and reform, writes Courtney Fingar.
Lara Williams reports on the expansion strategies of the world’s top renewable energy investors.
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Global winner/Middle East: Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi |
The fDi Personalities of the Year awards recognise the political and business leaders around the world who have been the most proactive, dynamic and innovative in encouraging foreign investment and improving the business environments of their jurisdictions. Regional winners are selected for Africa, Asia, Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and North America; out of these candidates a global winner is chosen. Meet this year’s standouts.
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Preston Chiaro, Rio Tinto’s chief executive of energy |
Rio Tinto is going against current thinking by ramping up coal production, but the mining group is also investing in research to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Lara Williams reports.
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Arnold Schwarzenegger, Governor of California |
Governor of California Arnold Schwarzenegger talks exclusively to Courtney Fingar and Lara Williams about why he welcomes challengers to the state’s crown as the global leader in the biotech industry.
Spiralling costs in coastal cities are driving more foreign investors towards China’s interior. However, as David Lammie reports, transport connections will need to improve if the cost equation is to add up.
Leeds is carving out a role for itself as a major destination for international financial services companies and outsourcing groups in the north of England, reports Charles Piggott.
Dubai has long hosted top golf and tennis tournaments. now the development of Dubai Sports City will extend its facilities to attract most world sports, including football and athletics, writes Wendy Atkins.
