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Real estate creates most jobs in Europe

Europe jobs Q2 2017

Real estate was the leading FDI sector in Europe in the first half of the year, creating more than 25,000 jobs

From News

Hong Kong now world’s most expensive office market

Demand from mainland companies has pushed up Hong Kong cost-per-desk prices while currency moves have affected London, enabling the Chinese territory to leapfrog the UK capital when it comes to office expenses.

From News

Swedish companies in expansionary mode

A survey of Swedish finance chiefs found improved confidence and that they are now happier to invest capital rather than repay loans.

From Locations

Software and IT services top sector for FDI into Asia

Apac projects Q2 2017

FDI into the Asia-Pacific region was dominated by projects in the software and IT services sector in the second quarter of 2017

Israeli FDI set for record year in 2017

Investment into Israel reached its highest since 2003, with another quarter still to go. Cara Lyttle reports.

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Automotive components leading FDI sector in Americas by jobs created

Americas jobs Q2 2017

The automotive components sector added 11,800 jobs in the Americas in Q2, 2017

Australia takes global lead for renewable electricity projects

For the first eight months of 2017, Australia was the leading country in the world for number of renewable energy electricity projects, according to fDi Markets.

Australia rises to second most popular Asia-Pacific HQ destination

Singapore has been the most popular Asia-Pacific headquarters location from 2014 onwards, according to fDi Markets, but Australia is closing the gap.

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Software and IT services MEA’s leading FDI sector by projects

MEA projects Q2  2017

There were 32 software and IT services projects in the Middle East and Africa in Q2, 2017, the most of any sector in the region

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Business services leading FDI sector in Asia-Pacific by jobs created

Apac jobs Q2 2017

The business services sector added 12,806 jobs in Asia in Q2, 2017

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