President Obama praises growth of cutting-edge manufacturing hubs at Washington, DC summit.

Prime minister Vlodymyr Groysman of Ukraine shared his reform strategy on a recent US visit.

Economic growth in Latin America is a tale of two halves, according to local bank BBVA, which says Pacific Alliance countries are taking steps forward, while Mercosur economies are taking a step back.

Government stability will give investors one less thing to worry about in Egypt, according to Nevine Loftfly, managing director and CEO of the Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt. 

A survey recently published by the American Association of Port Authorities highlights the importance of government investment to national port development.

A report by US think tank Brookings Institute outlines suggestions for economic development in the US, which include shifting away from tax breaks and incentives.

The US has particular strengths in the IT skills and knowledge that are revolutionising industry and advanced technologies.

Hong Kong has lost its pre-eminence as an Asian port to mainland competitors. Now its government has unveiled a range of measures to try to win back logistics and freight business from cities such as Shanghai and Dalian.