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Standardised coverage and timely analysis helping you
to understand the scale and direction of trends in the business environment.
Thailand continues to attract businesses with its increasing economic freedom, favourable financing environment and cost-effective labour force. The country’s government is looking to attract foreign investment in key economic growth fields through…
Poland’s strategic geographical position makes logistics and trade of key importance and a strength for the country, with exports accounting for a half of its GDP. Innovation is also a strength, with the budget for research and development as a…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Qatar remains an attractive destination for business, ranking fourth in the Index of Economic Freedom 2021 in the Middle East and Africa region. A low tax burden, developed infrastructure, high participation in the network economy and a high labour…
Ethiopia ranks among the bottom third countries globally in the Economic Freedom Ranking, struggling with an unfavourable business environment, soaring skills shortages and underdeveloped infrastructure. However, as one of the largest African…
The Swiss business environment ranks among the leading globally, thanks to its stable economy, transparent legal system, sound financial sector and advanced infrastructure. Despite abolishing preferential tax treatment for foreign companies, the…
France ranked among the top 35 countries in the Ease of Doing Business Index 2020, with quality infrastructure, strong innovation capabilities and trading conditions. Nevertheless, the country struggles with a heavy tax burden and rigid labour…
Widespread corruption and low government integrity continue to hamper Angola in the Economic Freedom Ranking. While market capitalisation is expanding in Angola, heavy constraints on the flow of investment capital hinder the investment environment.…
Pakistan’s business environment is limited by an unstable macroeconomic environment and prevalent corruption. Moreover, a difficult financing landscape, low digitalisation and a relatively weak labour market, with complex regulations and a…
Japan offers an attractive legal and regulatory climate, world-class digital and transport infrastructure, significant innovation capabilities and a highly skilled workforce. Moreover, the banking system remains stable, offering favourable lending…
Singapore has maintained its leading position as a prime location in which to do business. Its superior regulatory environment, low corruption and highly competitive tax rates offer a solid foundation to start a business, further facilitated by a…
Businesses in Romania face low institutional quality and relatively high corruption, as well as lengthy and expensive procedures for obtaining construction permits and getting electricity. In addition, Romania suffers from a severe brain drain and…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Economies that offer an efficient, fast and inexpensive path to starting a business enjoy great dynamism and high FDI intake. A country with a competitive business environment is offering sound transport and ICT infrastructure; an effective juridical…
Bulgaria ranked among the top third countries in the Index of Economic Freedom in 2021, given its favourable investment climate, flexible labour market regulations and increasing investment in its transport infrastructure. While higher education…
Colombia has recorded a worsening business freedom ranking, owing to a heavy tax burden and prevailing corruption. Dealing with legal issues is becoming more straightforward for businesses; however, judicial independence and quality remains…
A tight labour market, persisting supply chain disruptions and elevated economic uncertainties cloud the business environment globally. Despite the challenges, there are opportunities for businesses to transform, innovate and build resilience in the…