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Obstacles to U.S. Companies Returning to Russia Post-Invasion
Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of foreign companies withdrew, facing obstacles like asset seizures and legal restrictions that make a return unlikely, despite suggestions from President Trump and Putin.
Obstacles to U.S. Companies Returning to Russia Post-Invasion
Following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine, hundreds of foreign companies withdrew, facing obstacles like asset seizures and legal restrictions that make a return unlikely, despite suggestions from President Trump and Putin.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Ongoing Struggle with Bureaucracy
Germany's four bureaucracy reduction laws since 2016 have failed to alleviate the significant burden on businesses, with lengthy planning and approval processes cited as the biggest obstacle according to a recent Civey study among 1000 executives.
Germany's Ongoing Struggle with Bureaucracy
Germany's four bureaucracy reduction laws since 2016 have failed to alleviate the significant burden on businesses, with lengthy planning and approval processes cited as the biggest obstacle according to a recent Civey study among 1000 executives.
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44% Bias Score
China Strengthens Rule of Law to Boost Business Environment
In 2024, Chinese courts reviewed 46 property rights cases, freeing 13 individuals, and handled foreign investment cases legally; 21,000 were prosecuted for IPR violations, with 610 million yuan in wrongly seized assets released.
China Strengthens Rule of Law to Boost Business Environment
In 2024, Chinese courts reviewed 46 property rights cases, freeing 13 individuals, and handled foreign investment cases legally; 21,000 were prosecuted for IPR violations, with 610 million yuan in wrongly seized assets released.
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40% Bias Score
TFI International to Relocate Headquarters to the United States
Canadian trucking company TFI International Inc. plans to move its headquarters to the U.S., citing 70 percent of its operations being U.S.-based and a majority of shareholders residing in the U.S., amidst a looming trade war and concerns about the Canadian business environment.
TFI International to Relocate Headquarters to the United States
Canadian trucking company TFI International Inc. plans to move its headquarters to the U.S., citing 70 percent of its operations being U.S.-based and a majority of shareholders residing in the U.S., amidst a looming trade war and concerns about the Canadian business environment.
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40% Bias Score
Shanghai Unveils 8th Business Action Plan to Boost Economic Growth
Shanghai's 8th business environment improvement action plan, released September 13, 2023, details 58 measures to enhance market access, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth, including a new Toyota electric vehicle facility.
Shanghai Unveils 8th Business Action Plan to Boost Economic Growth
Shanghai's 8th business environment improvement action plan, released September 13, 2023, details 58 measures to enhance market access, streamline regulations, and boost economic growth, including a new Toyota electric vehicle facility.
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48% Bias Score
"China Criticizes EU's Deteriorating Business Environment for Chinese Firms"
"China criticized the European Union for creating an unfair business environment for Chinese companies, citing a report showing that 68% of surveyed businesses felt conditions worsened in the past year, and that the EU's adoption of over 40 restrictive trade measures since October 2022 is underminin...
"China Criticizes EU's Deteriorating Business Environment for Chinese Firms"
"China criticized the European Union for creating an unfair business environment for Chinese companies, citing a report showing that 68% of surveyed businesses felt conditions worsened in the past year, and that the EU's adoption of over 40 restrictive trade measures since October 2022 is underminin...
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52% Bias Score
Egypt to Replace Multiple Company Fees with Unified Net Profit Tax
Egypt will replace multiple company fees with a unified tax on net profits, aiming to boost investment by simplifying business operations; this follows a presidential directive to ease investor burdens and comes as private sector investment already accounts for 63% of total investment in the current...
Egypt to Replace Multiple Company Fees with Unified Net Profit Tax
Egypt will replace multiple company fees with a unified tax on net profits, aiming to boost investment by simplifying business operations; this follows a presidential directive to ease investor burdens and comes as private sector investment already accounts for 63% of total investment in the current...
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40% Bias Score
China's Two Sessions: Multinational Executives Expect Policy Continuity and Deepened Reforms
Multinational executives in China anticipate policy continuity and deepened reforms from the Two Sessions, emphasizing the need for concrete actions to expand market access and attract foreign investment, particularly in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.
China's Two Sessions: Multinational Executives Expect Policy Continuity and Deepened Reforms
Multinational executives in China anticipate policy continuity and deepened reforms from the Two Sessions, emphasizing the need for concrete actions to expand market access and attract foreign investment, particularly in advanced manufacturing and technology sectors.
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36% Bias Score
Foreign Investors Confident in China's Business Environment Ahead of "Two Sessions
Multinational executives, including Nissan, Schneider Electric, Henkel, and Unilever, express confidence in China's business environment following the release of the "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment", anticipating supportive policies from the upcoming "two sessions" on new energy...
Foreign Investors Confident in China's Business Environment Ahead of "Two Sessions
Multinational executives, including Nissan, Schneider Electric, Henkel, and Unilever, express confidence in China's business environment following the release of the "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment", anticipating supportive policies from the upcoming "two sessions" on new energy...
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40% Bias Score
Foreign Companies Face Worker Shortages, Other Hurdles in North Macedonia
A survey of foreign companies in North Macedonia reveals a 51% shortage of skilled workers as the top challenge, followed by increased operational costs (49%), bureaucracy, legal uncertainty, and judicial issues, all impacting investment and employment; the departure of some companies raises concern...
Foreign Companies Face Worker Shortages, Other Hurdles in North Macedonia
A survey of foreign companies in North Macedonia reveals a 51% shortage of skilled workers as the top challenge, followed by increased operational costs (49%), bureaucracy, legal uncertainty, and judicial issues, all impacting investment and employment; the departure of some companies raises concern...
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44% Bias Score
Shanghai's 8th Business Action Plan Boosts Economic Growth
Shanghai unveiled its eighth business environment improvement action plan on Wednesday, detailing 58 measures to support enterprises, including streamlining customs, improving financing for SMEs, and attracting foreign investment, as evidenced by Toyota's new Lexus EV facility.
Shanghai's 8th Business Action Plan Boosts Economic Growth
Shanghai unveiled its eighth business environment improvement action plan on Wednesday, detailing 58 measures to support enterprises, including streamlining customs, improving financing for SMEs, and attracting foreign investment, as evidenced by Toyota's new Lexus EV facility.
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52% Bias Score
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
Beijing's Business Reforms Attract 1.92 Billion USD in Foreign R\&D Investment
Beijing's improved business environment, marked by over 1,500 reforms in seven years, attracted 13.77 billion yuan (1.92 billion USD) in foreign R\&D investment in the first eight months of 2024—a 29.9% year-on-year increase—demonstrating its success in attracting multinational companies and bolster...
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44% Bias Score
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