While Mexico experienced an overall decline in FDI in 2012, some areas of the country recorded significant growth in inward investment.

New legislation on bilateral trade is bringing EU countries a step closer to EU-wide protection. 

A weak domestic economy is forcing Serbia to push for greater integration with the rest of Europe and, ultimately, EU membership.

Iranian sovereign wealth fund National Development Fund has announced that it will help finance FDI projects in the country.

The International Monetary Fund has revised its global growth forecast for 2013, with ongoing problems in the eurozone causing it to decrease its growth expectations.

The Kenyan government has given the go-ahead to construct east Africa's first business and technology park.

The International Monetary Fund has revised its economic growth forecast for the Middle East and north Africa.

Global FDI took a big hit in 2012, with developed nations suffering the full brunt of continued economic fragility.

Pressure from foreign investors has caused India's government to rethink its new General Anti-Avoidance Rules, which were passed in 2012.

A downturn in demand from Asia-Pacific is likely to lead to a slowdown in the previously unabated growth of the Australian mining sector, according to accounting and consultancy firm Nexia Australia.