Middle Eastern cities: Investment stalls but tech soars in Cairo
FDI into the Egyptian capital of Cairo has never fully recovered from the knock it took in the Arab Spring of 2011. However, the city's tech scene is thriving.
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Hong Kong and Singapore principles-based ESG policies reflect region’s vast challenges
The region's two main finance hubs are moving quickly to adopt global best practice on sustainable finance. They recognise policy certainty in this area is necessary to drive investment into companies, particularly given Asia's distinct characteristics.
Middle Eastern cities: How Tel Aviv enhanced its tech hotspot reputation throughout the pandemic
Tel Aviv’s thriving tech scene has continued to attract foreign investment throughout the pandemic, but labour shortages remain a big challenge.
Most EU countries are failing to meet low-carbon building standards
A majority of European countries have failed to comply with the latest nearly zero-energy buildings standards, which must be revised to make them more harmonised, says the Buildings Performance Institute Europe, a think tank.
Which US cities have seen the biggest growth in prime property prices?
The US prime property market has largely recovered from the impact of the pandemic, but data supplied shows some cities have fared better than others.
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How a French property firm turned its €5.6bn of debt green
Real estate investment trust Gecina has completed the landmark green conversion of its entire debt portfolio. Finance head Nicolas Dutreuil explains the rationale and process of the first restructuring of its type in the property sector.
How Abu Dhabi is supporting innovation to build a sustainable economy
A healthy innovation ecosystem is an increasingly vital element in attracting overseas investment. Creating an innovation-friendly economy is something that Abu Dhabi has placed at the heart of its future development strategy.
Sygnature Discovery opens new office in San Francisco Bay Area
UK biotech company Sygnature Discovery has opened a new branch in South San Francisco, one of the largest biotech clusters in the world, to better serve customers on the US west coast.
Singapore redefines possibilities in hybrid events
The hybrid events model is not new, but the pandemic has prompted event organisers to reconsider opportunities, trends and value in this marriage of the physical and digital. Nowhere are the possibilities more evident than in Singapore.
Singapore pioneers tech innovation in event management
As we prepare for the return of business travel, a number of technology innovations in event management may offer a vision of the future for in-person conferences and events. How has Singapore leveraged its tech expertise to find answers to entirely new challenges?
Where now for Wuhan?
Business in Wuhan after lockdown is getting back to some sort of normal, but what does the city's future hold for foreign tourists, students and investors?
How Finnish cities’ pandemic response is securing new investment opportunities
Finland is hoping its success in navigating the pandemic will stand it in good stead for a swift economic rebound, but what factors explain such a strong performance and how is the Nordic country stepping up efforts to attract potential investors?
Singapore reimagines what it means to be a business destination of choice
Singapore has consistently been voted one of the world’s leading international destinations for business – but how is the city-state changing its value proposition and messaging post-pandemic, ensuring it remains a destination of choice in a dramatically altered travel and tourism landscape?
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