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Software and IT FDI projects in Canada boost job creation

Since 2003, software and IT FDI projects into Canada have created nearly 30,000 new jobs.

Mercosur is prime location for IT and software investments

Argentina. Brazil, Paraguay and Uruguay are attracting an increasing  number of FDI projects, with 2011 seeing a particular spike in the number of projects in the industrial machinery, equipment and tools sector.

Mixed FDI fortunes for western European

With the UK set to remain the number one destination for FDI projects in western Europe in 2011, projects into the two largest economies in the region, France and Germany, have stagnated.

India set to attract record number of automotive projects in 2011

The number of automotive projects in India has been steadily increasing over the past six years, and with a large number of projects already recorded in 2011, the trend looks set to continue.

Japan is Asia-Pacific's top outward FDI investor

Companies such as Mitsubishi, Toyota and Honda are leading the way with outward FDI, helping make Japan the most prolific country in Asia-Pacific for overseas investment in 2011 so far.

Manufacturing FDI into Brazil steps up a gear in 2011

BASF, Siemens, Volkswagen, ArcelorMittal and Doosan have all invested in the Brazilian manufacturing sector so far in 2011.

Where is the market headed?

Hot spots emerge as FDI decline continues

The first half of 2011 has been marked by declines in the number of FDI projects, capital invested and jobs created. However, there are growth stories in some regions, sectors and business areas.

Eastern European countries fluctuating in popularity for retail FDI

While some countries in eastern Europe are benefitting from significant increases in the number of incoming retail FDI projects, others are seeing decreases.

UK challenging China as favoured US destination

China’s once unrivalled stance as the most popular destination for US FDI is overthrown by the UK, as companies such as Amazon.com make big expansions into the country.

Influx of FDI in African software and IT sector

Capital intensive FDI projects in the software and IT sector have helped create jobs in Africa, with multinationals such as IBM and Hewlett Packard announcing significant investments on the continent. 

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