Latin American emerging economies have become a focus for Big Pharma investment, with a number of significant investment projects announced this year
Events on Saturday 10th November 2012:
12th World Free Zone Convention
12th World Free Zone Convention takes place in December in the City of London after an absence of 7 years. Focusing on infrastructure, planning and operational aspects of all types of Zones, the event attracts a global audience from government, international organisations and the private sector. Speakers including the Secretary General of UNCTAD, government ministers, heads of zone authorities and practitioners from amongst the top 50 'Zones of the Future' make this event a must. Zones are pushing the boundaries globally against all the economic odds.
Saturday 10 November 2012 09:00 - Tuesday 13 November 2012 17:00 - The Grange City Hotel, LondonNovember 2012:
5 Nov |
West Africa Global Banking & Financial Investment Forum
Creating In partnership with the West African Monetary Institute (WAMI), we are pleased to invite you to attend our annual global regional investment development event: “2nd West Africa Global Banking and Financial Investment Forum 2012”, opening 8.30am to 5pm, on 5th -6th November 2012, at The Gibson Hall, 13 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 3BA, United Kingdom. For the purposes of confirming your interest to attend as delegate for registration, please email christian@businessinafricaevents.com |
7 Nov |
Supply Chain Opp's: Partnership Between Iraq & the USA
November 7, 2012 The U.S. Chamber’s U.S.-Iraq Business Initiative (USIBI) is partnering with the U.S. Business Council in Iraq (USBCI) to organize a high-profile Supplier’s Conference in Basrah, Iraq on November 7, 2012. Participating companies will meet the Governor of Basrah, key Iraqi ministers, Iraqi business leaders, and U.S. government officials. The conference will explore supply chain, customs, and trade facilitation issues with a focus on energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, regulation, and security. Contact info@usbusinessiraq.com for additional information. |
10 Nov |
12th World Free Zone Convention
12th World Free Zone Convention takes place in December in the City of London after an absence of 7 years. Focusing on infrastructure, planning and operational aspects of all types of Zones, the event attracts a global audience from government, international organisations and the private sector. Speakers including the Secretary General of UNCTAD, government ministers, heads of zone authorities and practitioners from amongst the top 50 'Zones of the Future' make this event a must. Zones are pushing the boundaries globally against all the economic odds. |
12 Nov |
Iraq Telecoms 2012
In its seventh year, Iraq Telecoms 2012 will once again gather leaders of telecoms operators from around the globe, the Iraqi Ministry of Communications, Kurdistan ministry of transport and Communications, the CMC and the Iraqi Parliament. As the only annual event for the Iraqi telecommunications industry, the conference will gather over 300 senior level executives and industry experts from over 30 countries to discuss the investment opportunities in the Iraqi telecommunications sector and setting up the roadmap for investors. |
23 Nov |
ZimInvest London 2012 Forum
Country Factor proudly presents the ZimInvest London 2012 Forum, at the 5 Star Le Méridien Hotel, Piccadilly on the 23rd November 2012. This high-level investment forum provides unique platform for promoting opportunities to investors interested in partnering in Zimbabwe's development across key economic sectors: energy, mining, agriculture, infrastructure, PPPs and privatisations, services, banking and manufacturing. Tickets: VIP = £900, Standard = £500. A limited number of complimentary tickets are available for investors. RSVP: countryfactor@live.co.uk |
Latest articles from Events
Following the smart money
Biotech companies can only thrive with the right mix of available funding, intellectual property protection and effective regulation. With so many locations claiming to offer them all, an fDi panel discusses how companies can best evaluate expansion options
MIPIM round-up
Courtney Fingar canvasses a selection of Europe’s political leaders at the 2009 Mipim event in Cannes to find out how they are facing up to the challenges posed to attracting investment in the current economic climate.
Editor's note: Raise a glass to more sober times
There was less of a party atmosphere at this year’s Mipim event – just as well for one delegate – but the end of the heady days shouldn’t be mourned, for such austere times are when the clear-headed thrive, and those nursing a hangover get left behind, writes Courtney Fingar.
Big pharma gets bigger
The trend for amalgamation within the pharmaceutical sector is creating ever bigger and stronger companies, writes Lara Williams.
Shanghai for science
Heading up fDi’s rankings for medical device manufacturing are Shanghai, New York and Istanbul – with Shanghai also topping the quality rankings for life sciences R&D.
An eye on expansion
The global of president Bausch & Lomb’s pharmaceutical division tells Lara Williams how the company’s global presence has helped it defy the economic slowdown, and that it now has Asia-Pacific, eastern Europe and Latin America in its sights.
Pharma giants target Africa
GlaxoSmithKline poised to take 10% share in Aspen as Western drug companies target emerging economies.n
Real optimism
The gloom surrounding global markets hasn’t prevented Cushman & Wakefield CEO Bruce Mosler from looking towards a bright future. He tells Lara Williams why the company’s prospects for 2009 show some light at the end of the tunnel
Unlocking capital
In these troubled economic times, sale and leaseback transactions can provide companies with much-needed cash flow, writes Lara Williams.
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