The 2024 version has just been released, so let’s look at some key findings. Since three-fourths of my readers are from the U.S., I’ll start with the subnational ranking of American states. New Hampshire is in first place (a common occurrence), followed by South Dakota and Florida....
According to theWorld Bank, China is the second largest economy in the world, ranking behind the United States and ahead of Germany in 2023. According to theUNCTAD World Investment Report 2024, China was the world’s second largest recipient of FDI inflows (US$163 billion) in 2023, second ...
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The cold weather explains ice hockey’s popularity in Minnesota, and makes it a perfect destination for cross-country skiing, ice fishing and other snow sports., The state is also known for its many lakes, which eventually flow into the Hudson Bay, the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico...
According to the recently released 2024 Kearney FDI Confidence Index report, reflecting investors' expectations for FDI over the next three years, China's global ranking has risen from seventh to third place. China's continuous efforts to promote opening up and free trade have yielded positive outc...
States across the country have good post-pandemic economic outlooks, but Northeastern states lag behind.
There are many urban agglomerations in mainland China. Hohhot-Baotou-Ordos-Yulin urban agglomeration is of great importance due to its economic scale and geographical location. The Western part of China is a less-developed area with a lower level of soci
Guangdong has been the top producer of automobiles in China for seven consecutive years. In 2023, the province's production of new energy vehicles reached 2.53 million units, ranking first in the country. One in every four new energy vehicles in China is "Made in Guangdong."Guangdong has ...
Greetings to you all. It gives me great pleasure to come to the beautiful Davos for the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2024. The theme of this meeting, "Rebuilding Trust," echoes well with people's concerns and will surely strike a chord with many. As I see it, the word "rebuild...
Another factor taken into account is the power of many European passports. Every year, the Henley Index ranksthe world’s most powerful passports, and their data has been included in the WEF report. For 2024, six countries share the number one ranking – France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Singa...