The software and IT sector saw increased FDI in 2010, pulling ahead of financial services as the leading sector for FDI projects in 2010.
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Software and IT overtakes financial services as leading FDI sector for projects in 2010
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Photronics Plant for South Korea:
Connecticut-based semiconductor equipment maker Photronics Inc is to build a photomask plant in South Korea in anticipation of a rise in demand for chip components.
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