Ireland
Irish smart solutions for a better world
Thriving as a business hub, Ireland is emerging as a lab for crafting smart solutions in technologically advanced sectors such as biopharma and MedTech.Featured articles by Ireland 2024
Innovation
“Employee wellbeing is central to our culture”
Micheál O’Connor
Group Managing Director of Dornan Engineering
Education
Future-focused approach to education elevates Ireland’s international appeal
UCD’s achievements not only contribute to the advancement of Irish higher education but also position it as a significant player on the global stage.
Agriculture & Fisheries
Bord Bia’s quality drive boosts Irish agri-food’s global success
Renowned for its sustainable practices, the Irish agri-food boasts a deep-rooted heritage that connects tradition with innovation.
Economy
Irish smart solutions for a better world
Thriving as a business hub, Ireland is emerging as a lab for crafting smart solutions in technologically advanced sectors such as biopharma and MedTech.
Canada
The top choice for global businesses
Canada stands out as a heavyweight in the global business arena.
Featured articles by Canada 2024
Hungary
Investing in the heart of Central Europe
With solid infrastructures and a skilled workforce, Hungary emerges as an appealing base in Europe.Featured articles by Hungary 2024
Creative Industries
Global blockbusters ‘Made in Hungary’
Through state-of-the-art facilities and an enviable track record in global film productions, Origo Film Studios’ reputation as a leading partner for
Pharma
Novartis elevates Hungarian healthcare
Novartis, a global pharmaceutical powerhouse, is at the forefront of advancing healthcare systems worldwide.
Iceland
The creative island
From Hollywood productions to avant-garde arts, Iceland punches above its weight when it comes to cultural influence.Featured articles by Iceland 2022
Creative Industries
Iceland, the creative island
From Hollywood productions to the avant-garde, Iceland punches above its weight when it comes to cultural influence.
Creative Industries
Putting Iceland on the big screen
Laufey Gudjónsdóttir
Director of the Icelandic Film Centre
Innovation
Nurturing Icelandic ingenuity
Economic travails of the past have taught Iceland a valuable lesson: to have a solid economy you need to foster innovation across a wide range of
Ireland
The global island
Ireland has emerged as one of the best bases to launch a business with global ambitions.Featured articles by Ireland 2022
Economy
Ireland, the global island
Ireland has emerged as one of the best bases to launch a business with global reach, and becomes a net exporter of tech.
Education & Research
TU Dublin leads the way in nationwide academic overhaul
Ireland's first technological university raises the bar for industry-focused higher education.
Sustainability
Forty shades of green
As global demand for sustainably sourced agri-food increases, Ireland’s formula of adding value by embracing nature is proving successful.
Cleantech
Irish software on the frontline of the circular economy
Technological capacity and a bold growth strategy have assured software solutions provider AMCS of a leading position in the global environmental,
Singapore
Singapore, ahead of the curve
Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia’s smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation.Featured articles by Singapore 2021
Digitalization
Singapore, ahead of the curve
Long established as a global center for finance and trading, Asia’s smart nation hits a new inflection point through digital transformation.
Construction
Disrupting the steel industry
Steelaris is set to disrupt the brick and mortar steel industry with a high dose of tech, providing feasible solutions to more than 1,400 customers
Human Capital
Leading the way with brainpower
What Singapore lacks in natural resources, it more than makes up for in human capital.
Education
A smart university for a smart nation
NTU Singapore is a key driver behind Singapore’s leading position in the global race for technology and innovation.
Switzerland
Swiss tech for a better world
Green solutions developed in Switzerland lead the way as global businesses gear up for a major sustainability push.Featured articles by Switzerland 2021
Environment
“We enable key industries to reduce their environmental footprint”
From aerospace to automotive, power generation to fiber production, Oerlikon’s technology is crucial for many key sectors.
FDI
Swiss direct investment supports U.S. economy
Despite its relatively small size, Switzerland is the sixth biggest investor in the American economy, and the first when it comes to R&D.
Business
How Switzerland attracts some of the world’s finest companies
Despite a relatively high cost of living, Switzerland remains a magnet for international headquarters thanks to its unique blend of qualities.
Education
EHL extends service excellence beyond hospitality industry
Alumni of the best hospitality management university in the world are now in demand across a variety of sectors.
Malta
How Malta is charming some of the world’s finest technologies
In order to achieve its ambitions, the Mediterranean island needs to win the battle for talents.Featured articles by Malta 2020
Education
“International students enrich the experiences of our local students and vice versa”
Rector Alfred J. Vella reflects on the University of Malta´s role in the digitalization of Malta´s economy and the holistic benefits of overseas study.
Tourism
“Malta is a center of excellence in the Mediterranean for hospitality and tourism studies”
Pierre Fenech
Executive Director at the Institute for Tourism Studies
Economy
How Malta is charming some of the world’s finest technologies
Malta has become the European centre for all disruptive technologies and leads the way forward in tech and innovation.
Maldives
Enabling growth
The Maldives’ dispersed geography, while bestowing the country’s irresistible appeal, also carries unique challenges to a growing economy.Featured articles by Maldives 2019
Environment
Resorts join the fight for the environment
Transport
Overcoming a dispersed geography
To tackle the country’s geographic challenges, the government is focusing on enabling mobility by improving connectivity.
Transport
“We cater to 35 international airlines that connect the Maldives to 40 destinations”
Moosa Solih
Acting Managing Director of MACL
Tourism
The doors of paradise open for all
With an explosion in the number of guesthouses across the country, Maldivian beaches are becoming ever more accessible to visitors.
Portugal
The west coast of Europe
An economic miracle for some, Portugal is modernizing and alluring. From start-ups to surf waves, the country evokes an almost Californian model on the west coast of Europe.Featured articles by Portugal 2019
Real Estate
Where to buy when prices flare up in Lisbon?
While prices are blazing in the capital, players in the real estate sector rely on other cities and other products outside the city center.
Real Estate
“The goal is to make Vilamoura a living city all year round”
Dominique Cressot
Project Director of Vilamoura
Tourism
The economic power of surf
Every year, the giant waves of Nazaré, among the highest in the world, attract thousands of spectators, making it world famous.
Innovation
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As Alberta strategically adapts to the shifting global economic landscape, the convergence of resource
Innovation
/ Canada
With its diversified economy and abundant natural resources, Québec is a magnet for foreign investment.
Economy
/ Canada
From its dynamic startup scene to its well-established industries, Canada stands out as a heavyweight
