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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.…
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…
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…
In 2021, Egypt performed relatively poorly from a global perspective in terms of Business Freedom, with poor efficiency in the process for starting and operating a business. Moreover, the country’s workforce still lacks necessary digital skills,…
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…
A decreasing tax burden, relatively well-developed infrastructure, a good geographical location and increasing potential for innovations have increased business confidence in Hungary. However, the country’s business freedom and government spending…
The business environment continued to improve in Indonesia over 2021, including simplified business licensing. Recently implemented reforms are expected to increase labour market flexibility and improve the investment climate. Moreover, the…
Tanzania’s ranking in the Index of Economic Freedom was mediocre in 2021, dragged down by difficult trading across borders procedures and difficulties in starting and operating a business. Low ICT adoption and the absence of funds for innovation…