FDI flows into Latin America and the Caribbean decreased by more than 50% in 2012, compared with the previous year, and just one country – Chile – managed to record an increase in project numbers.
Chinese auto supplier makes Missouri investment
After a 15-month selection process, Yanfeng USA Automotive Trim Systems has chosen to open its new US plant in Missouri.
North America holds on to FDI lead
Despite recording a decline in project numbers of nearly 10%, North America was still the top performing region for FDI in 2012.
South-eastern US states and Poland foster ties
Representatives from Poland and south-eastern states in the US have come together to explore opportunities
Is the US's R&D star fading?
As budget cuts loom in the US and businesses move their funding to growth regions such as China, fDi looks at whether the US's reputation as a global leader in R&D is under threat?
View from America – April/May 2013
It is time for federal leaders to began to correlate regulatory zeal with sluggish growth.
US experiencing manufacturing renaissance: Brown Advisory
A combination of factors have driven down the cost of manufacturing in the US, leading a number of businesses to reshore their manufacturing operations, according to Baltimore-based investment agency Brown Advisory.
Guatemala looks to bridge the economic gap
Guatemala may not be enjoying the same sort of economic success as many of its Latin American counterparts, but the country's minister of foreign affairs, Fernando Carrera, explains how this will change as it works on increasing its security and regulation, while strengthening its relationships with its neighbours to the north and south
Latin America’s minefield of contractual misunderstandings
Complex and inflexible employment laws can cause serious problems for foreign investors looking to enter Latin America.
Can Suriname deliver on its grand plans
Suriname may be a small country, but it has set ambitious targets to increase its GDP through foreign investment.
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