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Africa sees 27% surge in FDI projects
11 May 12
Overall foreign direct investment (FDI) has increased in Africa, but not all African countries are receiving the same degree of investment and Africa as a whole does not receive FDI investment that is proportionate to its population and size.
Myanmar’s reforms hailed as ‘credit positives’
11 May 12
Myanmar is beginning to develop economically as sanctions are lifted and international relations improve.
Italy to cut spending and avoid VAT rise
11 May 12
Italy’s government has decided to make cuts in public spending in order to avoid having to increase the rate of value added tax, but there is disagreement about which public services should be affected.
