A violent history has long blighted El Salvador’s international reputation. However, Now that two of the country’s largest gangs have called a truce, can the country finally establish itself as an attractive destination for investment, or will political tensions lingering from civil war thwart its economic progress?
Growth in crossborder investments to slow: Unctad
Between 2012 and 2014, the level of crossborder investment will continue to grow but at a slower pace, according to a report by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development.
Haitian prime minister vows to revive impoverished country
Following his election this year, Haitian prime minister Laurent Lamothe has put plans in place to help boost FDI and improve job prospects in the country.
Ontario and Quebec up their biotech games
The leading two provinces for life sciences in Canada are not resting on their laurels when it comes to attracting investment, and both are now going all out to promote just how business-friendly their respective biotech clusters are.
African countries at risk of reduced FDI
Africa's economies are set to struggle to maintain economic course as many face decreasing FDI and portfolio inflows from the west.
Shifts to the east benefit Hong Kong and Singapore
As an increasing number of financial services firms look to establish operations in Asia, Hong Kong and Singapore are emerging as the most attractive destinations.
Biotech bolsters economic recovery in the US
At an annual biotech conference, officials from across the US were keen to show their enthusiasm and commitment to biotechnology investment.
Corruption still at large in Latin America, according to survey
Nearly three-quarters of respondents to a survey by international law firms Miller & Chevalier and Matteson Ellis say that anti-corruption laws in Latin America are insufficient.
Indiana's automotive sector takes off
The automotive industry in the US state of Indiana is gaining momentum having received the largest number of inward investments of all US states for the past three years running.
In Dispute June/July 2012
As some governments rethink their bilateral investment treaties, the US sticks with its policies.
fDi Tools
fDi Intelligence has a portfolio of related products that enable you to get the targeted foreign investment information you need for your role:
For real-time crossborder greenfield investment data on all sectors and locations, click here
To benchmark locations for investment projects, click here
For bespoke reports on companies, locations or sectors, click here