Developed countries again attracting investors. Investors are gradually regaining their confidence in the world economy and are once again prepared to invest in the most mature economies, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). According to PwC, 44% of the 1,344 CEOs interviewed in 68 countries are confident about the world economy improving over the next 12 months (as opposed to only 18% last year). Moreover, 39% of them say they are very confident about prospects for their respective turnovers growing this year. Although emerging economies are providing the driving force for global growth, they are, however, seen as being less attractive. The US and Germany remain investors' favourite destinations but the United Kingdom and Japan are also becoming priorities again. Other investment destinations are also seen as providing good growth potential for the next 3 to 5 years - Indonesia, Mexico, Turkey, Thailand and Vietnam. (IL)