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.
Mauritius
How a small island nation became Africa’s business champion
In only 50 years, Mauritius defied all economic predictions and is today ranked number one in Africa for its ease in doing business.Featured articles by Mauritius 2019
Economy
“We are projecting growth above 4%, taking Mauritius into the league of high-income economies”
Joseph Charles Cartier
Chairman of Economic Development Board of Mauritius
Finance
“Africa will play a major role in the commercial use of financial technology”
Mauritius is in the right place at the right time to capitalize on mounting trade and business between Africa and Asia.
Diplomacy
The trade deal uniting two-thirds of Africa’s economy
With South Africa’s signature, the Tripartite Free Trade Area appears liklely to provide a transformative future for the continent. Mauritius is already
Jordan
The centerpiece of stability in the Middle East
Featured articles by Jordan 2018
Finance
“I expect Jordan to play a central role in the region after the situation stabilizes”
Ziad Fariz
Governor of the Central Bank of Jordan
Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurial spirit lives on in the world’s largest Syrian refugee camp
Syrian refugees facing a long-term stay in Jordan are showing that the entrepreneurial spirit can be nurtured in the most unlikely of places.
Greece
Revive Greece, restore Europe
Signs of recovery make a compelling case for easing the Greek debt.Featured articles by Greece 2018
Economy
Revive Greece, restore Europe
Signs of recovery make a compelling case for easing the Greek debt.
Finance
National Bank of Greece restores investor confidence
The National Bank of Greece weathered the 2015 crisis thanks to successive recapitalizations and aims to open a new chapter of stability and attract
Energy
Gas pipelines turned on full throttle towards Europe
As a de facto transit state in Europe’s gas, Greece aims to make its way in the energy market and act as a regional platform.
Telecom & IT
Start-ups, audiovisual media, internet: a new era
Start-ups flourish in Athens, the administration is modernizing, the internet is improving and audiovisual media is transforming. A new era has come.
Luxembourg
The nation with a reach much greater than its borders
Luxembourg has become a leader in financial firsts that belies its size.Featured articles by Luxembourg 2018
Finance
“Our economy will be 25% larger than in 2013”
Pierre Gramegna
Minister of Finance of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg
Finance
“We’re open to new phenomena: Our regulator was the first to consider virtual currencies as ‘money’”
NICOLAS MACKEL
CEO of Luxembourg for Finance
Finance
Fund industry tops €4 trillion on UCITS success
The UCITS, an EU-based mutual fund, is one of the secret ingredients to growth in the EU's fund industry, and Luxembourg leads the way.
Finance
A green revolution in finance is born
Luxembourg is embarking on a more sustainable vision of finance, as demonstrated by the launch of the world's first green securities exchange.
Cyprus
Doing business at the corner of 3 continents
Featured articles by Cyprus 2017
Finance
“Bank of Cyprus has had 10 consecutive quarters of growth”
John Hourican
CEO of Bank of Cyprus
Business Services
Tax exemption on worldwide income reinforces Cyprus as regional base for professional services
An increasingly favorable tax regime that has broadened eligibility for exemptions is improving the investment appeal of Cyprus.
Real Estate & Construction
New luxury properties add to investment allure
Limassol, Cyprus’ de facto commercial hub, is providing next-generation luxury property options for investors big and small.
Ireland
How Ireland charmed America’s finest businesses
Featured articles by Ireland 2017
Economy
From Apple to Pepsi, Cork is a host of global ambition
Ireland's second city boasts office rentals half the price of Dublin, yet workers still earn on average only 10% less than the capital.
Finance
Can Dublin become the EU’s next finance hub?
Brexit creates serious uncertainities for financial players in London wishing to ensure access to the single market.
Mauritius
Access point to Africa
A forthcoming free trade agreement could energize an ancient commercial route between China and Mauritius, forging a cross-continential gateway centuries in the making.Featured articles by Mauritius 2017
Diplomacy
Mauritius: Access point to Africa
A forthcoming free trade agreement could energize an ancient commercial route between China and Mauritius, forging a cross-continential gateway centuries
Finance
Africa’s largest bank confirms growing interest for Mauritius
DANIEL NG TSEUNG
Head of Corporate Banking and Transactional Products and Services, Standard Bank (Mauritius) Limited
Tourism
China set to become top tourist source
Once negligible, tourist arrivals from China are on the rise and destined to redefine the island’s tourism landscape.
Jordan
Poised for regional reconstruction
Jordan is positioning itself as a launchpad for the rebuilding of Iraq and Syria.Featured articles by Jordan 2017
Diplomacy
“Jordan, with its unifying identity, welcomes and supports its Arab brethren”
Today the "biggest host to refugees in the world," the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan has emerged as a role model of stability, tolerance and economic
Economy
Jordan uniquely qualified to become hub for region’s reconstruction
Host to millions of refugees, Jordan is today preparing to ensure their countries get rebuilt, with investment demand estimated to be $200bn in Syria
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