Latest articles from Michał Kaczmarski

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Global business conditions worsen for mining sector: Behre Dolbear

Australia, Canada, Chile and Brazil still provide investors with the most stable political and economic conditions for investing in mining, but an annual ranking by an international mining advisory firm shows that the investment climate in the sector has deteriorated since 2010.

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Eurozone countries should look for long-term solutions, says former Polish leader

Poland's former finance minister, central bank governor and deputy prime minister, Leszek Balcerowicz, says the solution the the eurozone's problems lies in reforms and attracting investment, not bailouts.

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Albania in tourism push

Senior officials in Albania have prioritised the growth of the country's tourist industry in a bid to attract investors.

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New trade laws aim to make Turkey more investor friendly

New laws aimed at increasing transparency and strengthening foreign investor rights bring Turkey in line with other EU member countries.

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India-based MindTree bucks trend to invest in US software development operation

Indian IT consultancy MindTree has announced that it is to open its first US-based development centre to meet the needs of its large customer base in the country.

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Renationalisation threatens to shake investor confidence in Argentina

Argentinian president Cristina Fernández's decision to renationalise the country's largest oil company is the latest in a series of populist moves that could seriously dent the country's reputation and its ability to attract FDI.

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London mayor to promote investment through fDi Magazine award

London is using its first place ranking in fDiMagazine's European Cities & Regions of the Future 2012/13 as a way of attracting even more foreign investment, according to the city's mayor Boris Johnson.

Can Xerox duplicate its paper success
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Xerox looks to duplicate its paper success story

As many office-based tasks traditionally carried out on paper move to digital, companies such as Xerox have faced a fresh set of challenges. However, while not stepping back from the hardware technology sector, Xerox is making great strides through its services-led, technology-driven approach, particularly in emerging markets.

Czech PM seeks to stay on top in CEE

With a highly skilled labour force and a growing energy sector, the Czech Republic's potential has already been recognised by investors in developed countries, but as prime minister Petr Nečas knows, there are still issues that still need to be tackled if the country is to attract investors from further afield.
 

Austin, Texas

Texas gets to work

With its low-tax, business-first model, Texas has posted jobs numbers that are the envy of the US and solidified its position as an FDI star. Michal Kaczmarski investigates what is behind the Texan swagger.

Global greenfield investment trends

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