fDi Markets’ list of top foreign investors in 2013. 

The ongoing dispute between mobile phone operator Vodafone and the Indian government has hit another stalemate, with talks over a retrospectively applied tax bill breaking down.

US exports are up again in 2013 thanks to Latin America’s appetite for US products.

Inward FDI in the Caribbean was up by more than 25% in 2013, compared with the previous year.

There will be a temporary dip in FDI into emerging markets this year but specialist insurance firm Beazley predicts that this will not damage the attractiveness of these destinations over the long term.

The results of consultancy firm PwC's 17th annual global CEO survey show that optimism among the world's CEOs is growing, with a particular focus on the opportunities in emerging markets.

The top seven most intelligent communities are all in the US, Canada and Taiwan, according to US think tank Intelligent Communities Forum.

A report by US think tank Brookings Institution reveals the major part that the automotive industry plays in US-Canadian trade, with 'motor city' Detroit ranking as Canada's largest US trading partner.

Data from the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's latest report shows that FDI inflows in 2013 reached a level comparable to the pre-crisis average.

Walmart has announced a plan to open more than 100 new stores in China.