Despite recording a decline in project numbers of nearly 10%, North America was still the top performing region for FDI in 2012.
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South-eastern US states and Poland foster ties
Representatives from Poland and south-eastern states in the US have come together to explore opportunities
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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.
California experiences a high-tech manufacturing resurgence
California’s Silicon Valley has experienced an increase in high-tech manufacturing activity in the past few years, making Santa Clara County one of the US's leading specialised manufacturing hubs.
A need for speed puts focus on logistics providers
Logistics providers are becoming an ever more crucial component in the supply chain, as businesses recognise the importance of being able to move products to any location, quickly.
Can Chinese FDI spark global growth?
Today, global growth depends on the fate of the eurozone debt crisis, US stagnation and Chinese recovery. The interplay of these triangular FDI flows and the rise of Chinese investment have the potential to make or break global growth in 2013.
Stamford mayor looks to stand out from the crowd
Michael Pavia is pulling out all the stops to promote the city's business hub as a credible alternative to nearby New York City.
After the storm: how disaster can present opportunity
Officials across the US have found that their states' quick and efficient responses to major natural disasters serve as an effective promotion tool.
Japanese auto investment in US hits peak
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