Amazon is making headway throughout India as large sections of the country's vast population embrace e-commerce. But what impact will the American giant have on domestic internet shopping firms such as Flipkart and Snapdeal? Jacopo Dettoni investigates.

A report by Ogilvy & Mather has identified an emerging middle class that will drive consumer trends and social change over the next 10 years. Stemming largely from Asian countries such as India, Indonesia, Pakistan and Bangladesh, these emerging consumers are increasingly female, young and 'progressive' Muslims. Natasha Turak reports.

Rita Teaotia, India's commerce secretary, tells Courtney Fingar how the country's momentum to drive economic reform and open up FDI is now flying into the headwinds of a global slowdown and rising protectionism.

Dr Jeffrey I Kim, South Korea's foreign investment ombudsman, a presidentially appointed troubleshooter for investors and entrepreneurs from overseas, tells Courtney Fingar how he is working towards making it easier for foreign businesses to operate in his country.

Shanghai province has once again proven its credentials as an investment magnet and dominated fDi’s Chinese Provinces of the Future ranking, with Beijing and Guangdong retaining their respective second and third places. Cathy Mullan examines the results.

Indonesia's tourism figures are largely disappointing, given its picturesque beaches and spectacular landscapes. Much of this can be put down to the country's poor infrastructure, something the government is looking to address in the hope of doubling the number of holidaymakers coming to the country by 2020. Natasha Turak reports.

As China's economic growth slows, and markets around the world continue to stagnate, India is proving to be a global bright spot. This has not escaped the attention of investors, who are now flocking to the country in record numbers to take advantage of prime minister Narendra Modi business-friendly policies.