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The Impact of Green Technology on Regional Economic Growth: A 2025 Outlook
June 11, 2025
Have you ever driven through a rural area and noticed the seemingly endless rows of wind turbines and solar panels? As it turns out, those rural skylines dotted with solar farms and wind turbines fuel more than just clean energy; they’re powering economic booms. The Green Technology & Sustainability Market Report of 2025 forecasts the…
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Why High-Speed Internet Is Crucial for Economic Growth in Rural Areas
May 20, 2025
Imagine a rural entrepreneur with a bold idea for an online store, but her internet lags at dial-up speeds. Customers abandon their carts, her business falters, and her small town loses out on potential jobs and growth. This isn’t a rare scenario. It’s the stark reality of the digital divide, a persistent gap that hampers…
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Unlocking the Potential of Smart Highways: How the Next Generation of Roads Will Impact Economic Development
May 6, 2025
Smart stuff is everywhere: your thermostat, your watch, your phone (obviously), even your mirror’s got digital brains nowadays. So, smart highways? They’re not just inevitable; they’re here, and they’re about to shift economic development into high gear. These next-generation roads are truly impressive. They’re packed with sensors that help eliminate traffic jams, fix in-road cracks…
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The tech boom in the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic
Uncategorized
The COVID-19 pandemic caused big tech companies like Facebook, Amazon, and Google to become uncharacteristically proactive.
The EU’s new foreign direct investment screening regulation is now in effect
News & Media
The European Union took a significant step in regulating foreign direct investment as a new screening regulation came into full effect.
The State of the Commercial Airline Industry
News & Media
Global passenger numbers have declined by a staggering 55% compared to last year and less than 60% of aircrafts are grounded, worldwide.
What Working from Home Means for the Future
Opinions
Working from home permanently might have been a pipe dream a few years ago but COVID-19 has made it a widespread reality.
The Great Debate: Reshoring vs Nearshoring
FDI Insights, Opinions
In the months since COVID-19, business and economic disruptions caused by the virus have left companies to rethink their supply chain strategies.
The United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) FDI Outlook for 2020/2021
FDI Insights
Welcome to our new blog series "FDI Trends Post Covid-19" where we will provide an in-depth look into various different countries around the world and analyze what they are doing to attract FDI.
Regional approaches to deconfinement
Opinions
As the dust starts to settle in the post-coronavirus world, here's how different states and provinces have opted to reopen in the US and Canada.
Industries that saw Growth During the COVID-19 Pandemic
News & Media
To say the COVID-19 pandemic and its ensuing lockdown have caused a considerable hole in the world’s economy would be an understatement. With retail business, travel industries, and the service sector taking the brunt of the pandemic’s economic stress, certain business sectors have adapted, experienced growth, and even thrived during the wide-felt lockdown.
We’re Excited to Announce that We’re Rebranding!
Announcements, Press Release
ResearchFDI will serve as our dedicated attraction unit built around services to help our clients recruit and retain companies within there target sectors. Services range from strategy, database development, lead generation, appointment setting, training, and virtual lead generation.ResearchB2B will be our dedicated sales development division providing B2B sales leads to our private sector clients. Our…
Where We Stand Post-Pandemic: The State of the Global Supply Chain and FDI Trend Predictions
Opinions
The outlook for FDI for the remainder of 2020 and into 2021 points towards an accelerating trend towards digitalization.
Even Before Trade War, Coronavirus Outbreak, Globalization Had Cooled Off
Opinions
Well before the Trump administration launched a trade war with China and the covid-19 outbreak emerged, globalization had decelerated due to increased government scrutiny of takeovers by foreign companies, barriers to trade in services, a less favorable investment climate and, more recently, slowing growth around the world.
How COVID-19 is Affecting the Global Economy
News & Media
The novel coronavirus, COVID-19, has had a significant impact on the Chinese economy which has caused ripple effects into the global's economy.