Investment in Mexico is down in the first six months of 2012 compared to the same period in 2011.
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Homeward bound: is the US set for a 'reshoring' boost?
Reviving the US manufacturing industry could cure the country of its economic and employment ills. But convincing companies to relocate is proving difficult, even with the price of offshoring to China on the up.
The fDi Governor's Awards 2012
Texas governor Rick Perry has won the inaugural fDi Governor's Award for 2012, thanks in no small part to his pro-business approach which has helped to create 300,000 new jobs in the state in the past three years.
Airbus announces $600m Alabama plant
European aircraft manufacturer Airbus has announced that it is to open a plant in Mobile, Alabama, its first venture into the US.
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.
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.
New rule could shake up technology licensing in the US
Universities in the US have long reaped the benefits of the research conducted on campus, but a new rule looks to afford researchers the choice of commercialising their ideas outside of the university at which they work.
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