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BP to invest $200m in SA energy infrastructure

posted on Friday, 11 Mar 2011 by Site Editor Comments Off

Energy group BP will invest $200-million in infrastructure development in South Africa over the next two years, CEO Sipho Maseko said on Tuesday at the opening ceremony of the company’s rail gantry expansion in Pretoria. …

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Samsung opens Electronics Engineering Academy in Africa

posted on Friday, 11 Mar 2011 by Site Editor Comments Off

Samsung is opening an electronics engineering academy in South Africa. In 2010 Samsung’s market share in Sub-Saharan Africa was about 20% – the company has been seeking to increase its market share. To help boost technical and …

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ICT: Deffinity opens new office in South Africa

posted on Friday, 11 Mar 2011 by Site Editor Comments Off

UK software company Deffinity has just announced the opening of their new office in South Africa. Located in Sandton City, Johannesburg. Deffinity UK’s new joint venture company, Deffinity Africa Ltd, and will also serve as Deffinity’s Head Office …

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Rainbow Papers (RPL) sets up in South Africa

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Rainbow Papers (RPL) has now registered its presence in international markets including USA, Middle East, South Africa and UK. RPL produces 186 varieties of paper from its base in Gujarat, India. The company was focused at industrial paper until recently. After installing a PM VIII machine, …

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46% increase in investments in Syria

posted on Friday, 11 Mar 2011 by Alessandro Ravanetti Comments Off

In 2010 the number of investment projects in Syria increased by 46,5% compared with the 2009 figures. According to the Syrian Investment Agency (SIA), approved approved 400 investment projects in Syria, with a total value of $1.9 billion. About …

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FDI flows up 4.7% for Spain

posted on Monday, 7 Mar 2011 by Alessandro Ravanetti Comments Off

According to UNCTAD (United Nations Conference for Trade and Development), Spain received investment of $15,700bn in 2010, an increase of 4.7% increase year on year. This compared well with the global trend of a 0.7% increase, compared with …

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Belfast is the second preferred UK destination for foreign investors

posted on Friday, 4 Mar 2011 by Alessandro Ravanetti Comments Off

Belfast, the capital city of Northern Ireland, based on figures from Ernst & Young, is reported to be the second preferred destination for foreign investors. With more than 220 inward investment projects attracted and …

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