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Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos

Amazon makes a splash in India as e-commerce booms

Amazon is making headway throughout India as large sections of the country's vast population embrace e-commerce. But what impact will the American giant have on domestic internet shopping firms such as Flipkart and Snapdeal? Jacopo Dettoni investigates.

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The countries behind the coming middle-class revolution

A report by Ogilvy & Mather has identified an emerging middle class that will drive consumer trends and social change over the next 10 years. Stemming largely from Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, these emerging consumers are increasingly female, young and 'progressive' Muslims. Natasha Turak reports.

Rita Teaotia

India's commerce secretary looks to more open global markets

Rita Teaotia, India's commerce secretary, tells Courtney Fingar how the country's momentum to drive economic reform and open up FDI is now flying into the headwinds of a global slowdown and rising protectionism.

Jeffrey Kim

South Korea investment ombudsman looks to smooth the FDI path

Dr Jeffrey I Kim, South Korea's foreign investment ombudsman, a presidentially appointed troubleshooter for investors and entrepreneurs from overseas, tells Courtney Fingar how he is working towards making it easier for foreign businesses to operate in his country.

Chinese provinces of the future 2016-17

Chinese Provinces of the Future 2016/17: the winners

Shanghai province has once again proven its credentials as an investment magnet and dominated fDi’s Chinese Provinces of the Future ranking, with Beijing and Guangdong retaining their respective second and third places. Cathy Mullan examines the results.

Myanmar sets FDI target

With a little help from the US, Myanmar hopes to capitalise on recent record FDI figures

Japanese yen up, Mexican peso down

Bloomberg surveys reveal experts’ opinion of currency winners and losers in the second half of the year.

Indonesia’s president pushes reform agenda

Joko 'Jokowi' Widodo's first state visit to the UK gave him a chance to update the business community on Indonesia's efforts to modernise and liberalise the economy, as well as the “largest infrastructure plan in our history” to solve the problems of Jakarta's infamous traffic jams. 

Indonesia tourism

Indonesia looks for tourism investment lift

Indonesia's tourism figures are largely disappointing, given its picturesque beaches and spectacular landscapes. Much of this can be put down to the country's poor infrastructure, something the government is looking to address in the hope of doubling the number of holidaymakers coming to the country by 2020. Natasha Turak reports.

Indian automotive plant

India's rapid growth spikes investor interest

As China's economic growth slows, and markets around the world continue to stagnate, India is proving to be a global bright spot. This has not escaped the attention of investors, who are now flocking to the country in record numbers to take advantage of prime minister Narendra Modi business-friendly policies.