The rust belt states have seen a revival in fortunes, driven by hi-tech and FDI

Zibo in China is recognised as the birthplace of football but its local government hopes it will soon be known as a hub for the chemical, medical and manufacturing industries.

German chemical giant BASF has begun construction of a $10bn facility.

Following renewed impetus from stakeholders across Antwerp, there are ample opportunities for foreign investors in Belgium's second most populous city.

Antwerp plans to promote both traditional industries and innovative concepts, its vice-mayor tells fDi.

Antwerp's authorities are collaborating to foster innovation and sustainability to build on the strengths of its port and chemical cluster.

Hopes are high that the liberalisation of Namibia's energy market will attract foreign investment.

Saxony-Anhalt in Germany is renowned for its expertise in chemistry, and thanks to its five chemical parks this reputation looks set to soar. 

Haldor Topsøe is a well-known name in the chemical, fertiliser and petrochemical industry. The Denmark-based company has an appetite for expansion, employing more than 2700 people across the globe and has made a recent $2bn investment into Angola. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

Denmark has been struggling to attract FDi in the past few years, with its 'investment gap' reaching a towering €69bn in 2012. Despite its highly skilled workforce and reputation for innovation, the country's high costs are perceived to be putting off would-be investors. So what can be done?