"It's a new chapter in a bad story of French investment in Hollywood."

French investments to crush the resistance were massive.

Much French investment came to a halt as the civil war raged in the mid-1990's.

Most French and American investment is in the energy sector.

Even though the standard of living is elevated (due mainly to French foreign direct investment), the economy is reliant on imports.

A further link with Russia was provided by vast French investments in and loans to that country before 1914.

It was built with French investment and this is noted in the decoration and style of its interiors.

Agreements covering double taxation and the protection of French investments in Nigeria were also signed during the visit.

At the end of the 19th century, the region was flourished through the growing Russian and French investments in metallurgical business.

French investment in Switzerland was also stimulated by an interest in Alpine crossings.