MIDA’s new director-general, Y Bhg Dato’ Jalilah Baba, tells how Malaysia is withstanding the credit crunch with a robust performance in attracting foreign investment.

The Korean government is in the midst of a three-year plan to make the country more business friendly as it looks to realise its vast FDI potential.

Dr Beatriz Nofal, president of ProsperAr, explains why Argentina offers extraordinary investment opportunities.

As the rest of the world struggles to come to terms with the effects of the credit crisis, Malaysia is continuing to attract record levels of foreign investment.

Although Mozambique has one of the lowest levels of electrification in southern Africa, electricity company EDM sees the country as a great opportunity for energy suppliers.

The country’s economy continues to grow and sustain the momentum of investment inflows.

The western state of Jalisco is the heart of Mexico’s booming aerospace, technology and engineering industries, well served by its local talent pool.

A skilled, versatile workforce, outstanding R&D facilities, impressive transport connections and an excellent quality of living have attracted many of the the world’s leading businesses to Edinburgh.

A combination of traditional and new industry sectors makes the southern Spanish region of Andalucía a great place to do business.

Valencia’s strong business base, ranging from tourism to technology, and its excellent geographical location make it an appealing place to do business.

Catalonia, and more specifically Barcelona, is one of the fastest-growing business destinations in Europe, combining a strategic location with an outstanding labour force.

The Giurgiulesti Free Zone in Moldova helps investors slash costs and access the booming Danube corridor.

Catalonia, and more specifically Barcelona, is one of the fastest-growing business destinations in Europe, combining a strategic location with an outstanding labour force.

Scotland excels in many fields, from financial services to life sciences. Such versatility makes the country a great place to do business. By Jim Mather, minister for enterprise, energy and tourism, the Scottish Government.

Wales’ growing reputation as a centre for international service businesses is well deserved, as the many global names that have set up shop in the nation will testify.

Councillor Kate Dean discusses how the city of Aberdeen will continue to thrive as oil reserves mature – and outlines plans to diversify into other sectors.

Located at the crossroads of low-cost China and high-tech Japan, development of South Korea’s Incheon Free Economic Zone is proceeding apace.

The prime location of the Jebel Ali Free Zone, with impressive logistics and infrastructure advantages, has ensured its status as a regional distribution hub.

Jafza International has 22 years of experience in its Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai. It is a model that it is now exporting with great success all around the world.

TechnoPark in Dubai is attracting investors from all over the world to its cutting-edge business environment.

The Khalifa Port and Industrial Zone project will not only contribute to Abu Dhabi’s growth and development, but that of Dubai and the larger United Arab Emirates as well.

LADOL Free Zone offers investors in oil-rich western Africa a safe, convenient and efficient one-stop shop for all logistics services.

Gyeonggi Province is north-east Asia’s investment base camp.

Korea’s Gwangyang Bay Area Free Economic Zone is home to a growing band of global companies attracted in part by its one-stop, user-friendly financial service.

US and Canadian firms account for 33% of foreign investment in the Italian region of Lazio, which is looking with increased interest at the BRIC countries.

Spain’s Extremadura is centrally located on the Iberian Peninsula and its promotion agency, Sofiex , is helping to build on its reputation as an investment destination.

Khalid bin Harib, CEO of real estate at Dubai World Central – a massive, multi-phase development at Jebel Ali – discusses the impact the project will have upon the UAE and the Middle East.

Swaziland offers a safe, sensible and profitable free market economy strategically situated between South Africa and Mozambique.

LADOL Free Zone offers investors in oil-rich western Africa a safe, convenient and efficient one-stop shop for all logistics services.

Port of Tanjung Pelepas and its free zone offer unrivaled opportunities regarding location, connectivity and expansion.

Industrial development continues in Malaysia as the government’s plans come to fruition, and bilateral business relations with the UK are likely to grow stronger.

Two decades of growth and Thailand continues to be a vibrant centre of investment.

Discover the benefits of business in Arizona.

Lazio is high on the list of sought-after locations among international corporate investors and Sviluppo Lazio’s efforts are paying off with increased FDI inflows.

Kaya Tuncer, chairman of the Aegean Free Zone Development and Operating Company (ESBAS), explains how important Turkey’s free zones are to the national economy.

Interview with Dr Khater Massad, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Investment Authority in the United Arab Emirates and adviser to HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, crown prince and deputy ruler of Ras Al Khaimah.

R1bn in incentives for BPO investors.

Although it has got off to a slow start, South Africa has enormous potential as a biofuels producer. fDi talks to Andrew Makenete, agribusiness general manager at leading South African bank ABSA, about the market’s opportunities.

First Ukrainian International Bank proves with its Eurobond issue that locally owned banks with a unique strategy are evoking much interest on the international capital market.

Biosciences and healthcare are in excellent shape in France’s Languedoc-Roussillon region.

A combination of traditional and new industry sectors makes the southern Spanish province of Andalusía a great place to do business.

The flourishing City of Mississauga is providing a cost-competitive base for international companies, including many listed in the Fortune 500 and Global 500, and is home to some of the biggest firms in the world.

Greater Moncton is New Brunswick’s economic engine and has all the assets that businesses need to be successful.

A strategy to promote high-tech industries and new tax breaks make Germany, which enjoyed 2.5% economic growth in 2006, an enticing location for international investors.

Two decades of growth and Thailand continues to be a vibrant centre of investment.

Regional co-operation between Vilnius and Kaunas looks set to bring benefits to Lithuania as a whole.

The US state is focusing on environmental technologies.