Investment promotion reflects the growing competition for FDI.

The main changes took place in their economic situation because of the growing number of competitors.

And you'll have massive competition.

More time to relax in the fresh air at a racetrack.

As a result, competition had become ever more fierce, producing what was often referred to as quot mega competition quot .

And I entered competitions for a long time.

They are the toughest opponents.

Look, mister, I'm in a very competitive business.

You don't know the stocking business. It's cutthroat.

Competition between sectors can be expected to become more intense.

At the same time, outward expansion is also driven by a need to improve export competitiveness, access technology (particularly in developed countries) and meet increased competition at home.

Very expensive to do, so there is not a lot of competition.

Doctor, you don't know what the ladies' hosiery business is like. Cutthroat.

Industries are becoming increasingly complex and global competition is mounting. The companies that will be best placed to survive will be those that took the proper precautions to avoid being run off the road.

When he came here, there wasn't so much competition.

At the same time, SMEs face increased competition in both domestic and international markets.

24. Between 1992 and 1997, the total value of imported pesticides had amounted to more than 82 million in highly competitive conditions.

Now, I come from a cutthroat world of science and high technology.

I can't believe Eve said those things.

The increasingly fierce competition seems to make investment in foreign markets more and more of a necessity in order for companies to maintain or strengthen their competitiveness.

Accelerating trends of environmental degradation and poverty at the local, national and global levels lead to increased competition for scarce resources such as land and water, and can be potential flashpoints for violent conflict.

Competition among departments for staff has been intense and staff turnover has been at high levels.

The Secretary General made specific mention in his report to the General Assembly this year of the intense competition to export these weapons to conflict areas, thereby exacerbating the intensity and duration of those conflicts.

Approaching the far pylon, it's Wilson and Shumann fighting for the lead and for the big money

The underlying problem in those cases is often that firms specialize in highly competitive markets, frequently in activities with low levels of added value.

Product development based on available agro resources is the key to becoming a potential player in the global market and to facing the increasing competition of imported goods on the domestic market.

Obtaining advantages for the local production system, thus allowing for the entry of our industry into a highly competitive international market.

There is a proliferation of actors in the sector, and the industry is competitive on a regional basis.

Dr. Brown, you have no idea how tough the competition is in the women's hosiery business.

I've heard rumors... that we're going to have stiff competition... especially from New Trends Progressive School... which is not surprising... considering the little time they devote to academic subjects and social graces.

The result can be seen in the rise of foreign competition in the international arms market. American manufacturers are finding themselves increasingly vulnerable in areas that they once dominated including unmanned aerial platforms, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance, missiles, and satellites as low cost competitors gain market share.

These contracts were won in the face of fierce competition, and the companies concerned have demonstrated that they are capable of competing with well established European space concerns.

In competitive markets such as Silicon Valley, high salaries and interesting projects are merely table stakes.

There was little doubt that international competition would increase, putting downward pressure on prices of tradeable goods and giving rise to renewed adjustment problems for many developing countries.

There has been extensive phased deregulation and stronger competition law enforcement in these countries and in Taiwan Province of China.

As a result of the suspension, competition for staff among departments had been intense and staff turnover had been high.

In spite of the tough competitive climate, 1994 was a good year for the Norwegian space industry.

Although price competition among large conglomerates from the Republic of Korea was generally limited to international markets, firms competed vigorously to win temporary monopolistic positions or subsidies.

The increasing concentration has generated strong competition among retail establishments, which has translated into lower retailing margins and benefits to consumers.

Children's right to play can also be frustrated by excessive domestic chores (especially affecting girls) or by competitive schooling.

Accordingly, the impact of increased competition brought about by opening up on growth, income distribution and poverty has been crucially different.

It's a close match.

However, competition between domestic firms is quite strong, and the introduction of supermarkets has forced a number of small shops to close down.

Eli Lilly in, again, the fiercely competitive pharmaceutical world has created a market for solutions for pharmaceutical problems.

Small and vulnerable economies must not be abandoned to their fate in the current highly competitive market.