Ireland 2017

How Ireland charmed America’s finest businesses

Ireland

How Ireland charmed America’s finest businesses

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Irish smart solutions for a better world

Ireland

2024

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.
The top choice for global businesses

Canada

2024

The top choice for global businesses

From its dynamic startup scene to its well-established industries, Canada stands out as a heavyweight in the global business arena.
Investing in the heart of Central Europe

Hungary

2024

Investing in the heart of Central Europe

With solid infrastructures and a skilled workforce, Hungary emerges as an appealing base in Europe.
The creative island

Iceland

2022

The creative island

From Hollywood productions to avant-garde arts, Iceland punches above its weight when it comes to cultural influence.
The global island

Ireland

2022

The global island

Ireland has emerged as one of the best bases to launch a business with global ambitions.
Singapore, ahead of the curve

Singapore

2021

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.
Swiss tech for a better world

Switzerland

2021

Swiss tech for a better world

Green solutions developed in Switzerland lead the way as global businesses gear up for a major sustainability push.
How Malta is charming some of the world’s finest technologies

Malta

2020

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.
Enabling growth

Maldives

2019

Enabling growth

The Maldives’ dispersed geography, while bestowing the country’s irresistible appeal, also carries unique challenges to a growing economy.
The west coast of Europe

Portugal

2019

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.
How a small island nation became Africa’s business champion

Mauritius

2019

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.
Revive Greece, restore Europe

Greece

2018

Revive Greece, restore Europe

Signs of recovery make a compelling case for easing the Greek debt.
Where business  mixes with beauty

Maldives

2018

Where business mixes with beauty

The Greater Malé Region, formed by the union of six neighboring islands, will decongest the capital and enable unprecedented tourism growth.
The nation with a reach much greater than its borders

Luxembourg

2018

The nation with a reach much greater than its borders

Luxembourg has become a leader in financial firsts that belies its size.
Access point to Africa

Mauritius

2017

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.
Poised for regional reconstruction

Jordan

2017

Poised for regional reconstruction

Jordan is positioning itself as a launchpad for the rebuilding of Iraq and Syria.
Access to the heart of Europe

Luxembourg

2015

Access to the heart of Europe

Luxembourg’s financial sector expertise and business friendly culture are helping Chinese businesses to engage in Europe.
Reforms spark progress

Portugal

2014

Reforms spark progress

Far-reaching structural reforms have paved the way for a sustained recovery in growth and investment
Stability locks in future growth

Ivory Coast

2016

Stability locks in future growth

Côte d’Ivoire’s economic renaissance is rapidly creating a new golden era
Building the dream

Maldives

2016

Building the dream

The Maldives invests in infrastructure to unleash growth
Re-engineering for growth

Egypt

2016

Re-engineering for growth

Egypt is undergoing an infrastructure overhaul
Oil nation charts a new course

Brunei Darussalam

2016

Oil nation charts a new course

Ancient Sino-Bruneian trade routes have been revived, marking 25 years in diplomatic relations.
Economic ties boosted as President Xi visits Egypt

Egypt

2015

Economic ties boosted as President Xi visits Egypt

Egyptian President al-Sisi and Chinese President Xi deliver a joint statement at the Presidential Palace in Cairo on January 21st, 2016.
An all-weather friend in Africa

Zimbabwe

2015

An all-weather friend in Africa

President Xi’s historic visit to Zimbabwe marks a breakthrough in the strengthening of ties.
Looking seaward

Cape Verde

2013

Looking seaward

A growing hub for services in the Atlantic
Investing in durability

Morocco

2013

Investing in durability

A safe choice for business in North Africa
Investing in democracy

Tunisia

2013

Investing in democracy

The road to economic revival
Unleashing its growth potential

Zimbabwe

2012

Unleashing its growth potential

A call for international investment
Uma porta para Africa no coração do Atlântico

Cabo Verde

2012

Uma porta para Africa no coração do Atlântico

Exemplo de democracia e governação na região em que se insere, Cabo Verde procura parceiros privados que o ajudem a constituir-se como um centro internacional de prestação de serviços. Por ar, terra e mar.

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The real reason why US investors are rushing to Ireland

Economy

The real reason why US investors are rushing to Ireland

Beyond its attractive corporate tax rate, Ireland's ability to allure FDI stems from its capacity to handle sophisticated industries.

“We’re the largest region outside of Dublin in terms of FDI growth”

Economy

“We’re the largest region outside of Dublin in terms of FDI growth”

Conn Murray

Chief Executive of Limerick City & County Council

“The first national food sustainability agenda”

Agriculture & Fisheries

“The first national food sustainability agenda”

Aidan Cotter

CEO of Bord Bia

“Seizing e-commerce opportunities”

Logistics

“Seizing e-commerce opportunities”

David McRedmond

CEO of AN POST

“Our partnerships are often with clients aiming to grow pan-European business”

Real Estate & Construction

“Our partnerships are often with clients aiming to grow pan-European business”

Eoin Vaughan

CEO of Mercury Engineering

“Foreign direct investment employs over 150,000 people in Ireland”

Business Services

“Foreign direct investment employs over 150,000 people in Ireland”

Richard Martin

Managing Partner of Ronan Daly Jermyn Solicitors

“The leading commercial property  fund in the market”

Real Estate & Construction

“The leading commercial property fund in the market”

Niall Gaffney

CEO of IPUT

“Brexit is a major growth opportunity”

Aviation

“Brexit is a major growth opportunity”

Eamonn Brennan

CEO of the Irish Aviation Authority

From Apple to Pepsi, Cork is a host of global ambition

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.

Can Dublin become the EU’s next finance hub?

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.

Re-opened Jameson Distillery part of plan to triple whiskey tourists

Industry

Re-opened Jameson Distillery part of plan to triple whiskey tourists

Visitors to the newly remodeled Jameson Distillery are getting a taste of a proud Irish tradition.

Once neglected, Dublin’s Docklands now radiates progress

Economy

Once neglected, Dublin’s Docklands now radiates progress

Dublin is mastering the fine art of self-reinvention.

“ASL Aviation Group flies for blue-chip carriers”

Aviation

“ASL Aviation Group flies for blue-chip carriers”

Hugh Flynn

CEO of ASL Aviation Group

“More transatlantic  carriers will begin to use Cork Airport”

Aviation

“More transatlantic carriers will begin to use Cork Airport”

CEO of Cork Airport

Niall MacCarthy

“We allocate long-term investment to innovation”

Agriculture & Fisheries

“We allocate long-term investment to innovation”

larry murrin

CEO of Dawn Farms

Expertise, investment ignites renewable revolution

Energy

Expertise, investment ignites renewable revolution

Increased investment in renewable energy is paying off for Ireland's power generation sector.

“Our client’s choice to globalize is a trend across Western Europe”

Finance

“Our client’s choice to globalize is a trend across Western Europe”

Zdenek Turek

CEO of Citibank Europe

“Ryanair’s remarkable growth story has only just begun”

Aviation

“Ryanair’s remarkable growth story has only just begun”

Michael O'Leary

CEO of Ryanair

“We see a long-term future in Dublin”

Finance

“We see a long-term future in Dublin”

Patrick Manley

CEO of EMEA - General Insurance at Zurich Insurance Group

Education hub of Ireland reaps dividends

Education & Research

Education hub of Ireland reaps dividends

Cork's penchant for investing in education and infrastructure has allured multinationals to Ireland’s second city.

Ireland to diversify agri-business after Brexit

Agriculture & Fisheries

Ireland to diversify agri-business after Brexit

Brexit has prompted Ireland to rethink its export strategy for food and drink goods.

Shannon Airport: Bringing Europe and the US closer

Aviation

Shannon Airport: Bringing Europe and the US closer

Foreign investment has quickly transformed Ireland's rugged Atlantic coast, but there are still bucolic charms aplenty.

“Investors have turned to Ireland’s west”

Aviation

“Investors have turned to Ireland’s west”

MATTHEW THOMAS

CEO of Shannon Group

Sligo: Ireland’s northwest gem enables pioneering industries

Economy

Sligo: Ireland’s northwest gem enables pioneering industries

Sligo has created a globally competitive precision engineering industry that has attracted major US companies.

Livable Limerick

Economy

Livable Limerick

Limerick’s economic planners have developed an ambitious growth strategy.