US sales, marketing and support sector continues year-on-year growth

There was a record number of projects in the US sales, marketing and support sector in 2011, making it the second most popular sector for FDI in the US.

Research shows that tax credits lead to more investment in R&D

A research report has been released suggesting that one of the most effective ways to stimulate investment in R&D is by establishing an R&D tax credit scheme.

Emerging markets witness record FDI outflows

In the final four months of 2011, crossborder capital outflows from emerging markets increased to pre-crisis levels. But with asset prices stagnating in these markets, the economic potential of emerging economies is being called into question.

Growing BRIC economies vulnerable to high-risk events

Brazil, Russia, India and China have all witnessed rapid economic growth in recent years, but according to a study by Maplecroft, the economies of all four emerging countries are ill-prepared for major risk events such as pandemics, terrorism and climate change. 

Asia-Pacific outperforms Latam for automotive OEM FDI

FDI into the Asia-Pacific automotive OEM and automotive components sectors far outweighs investment into the Latin American automotive industry, with nearly three times as many projects.

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Better prospects in emerging markets attract returning diaspora

The best prospects for those seeking employment have traditionally been in the developed economies of the West, leading to the diaspora of highly educated, motivated and skilled people from countries such as Nigeria, Poland and Brazil. But with these emerging economies proving more resilient to the current economic climate, and with a scarcity of talent resulting in the offering of highly lucrative salaries, many of these expatriates are returning home.

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Negotiating the MENA sanctions stranglehold

As the EU imposes an oil embargo on Iran and the screws tighten on neighbouring Syria, foreign companies doing business with the affected countries are scrambling to stay on the right side of the law while hedging against their losses. 

View from America: February/March 2012

In the lead up to this year's US presidential election, both parties will be battling to prove their pro-business credentials.

US turning to emerging economies in foreign investment push

US turning to emerging economies in foreign investment push

As the US economy continues to splutter along, representatives from its states and counties are looking beyond national boundaries for would-be investors, with emerging markets proving to be an increasingly popular port of call.

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Protests put blot on Latin America's investment landscape

Latin America's stellar reputation with investors has been dented of late by a series of protests in the region regarding mining and infrastructure projects, with fears being voiced that a number of the demonstrations are more about political opportunism than they are about the impact of these projects on local communities.

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