In a bid to stimulate growth and plug gaps in its market, Israel is focusing on attracting investment in its technology sector by launching its first technology hub. 

The new president of Mexico has signalled his intention to open up the country's oil industry.

Chengdu is experiencing rapid economic growth, but independent think tank Horasis has said the city must diversify its offering beyond manufacturing if it is to establish itself as one of China's main economic hubs.

A suit being brought against the Lao government at the World Bank’s International Centre for the Settlement of Investment Disputes could damage the country's reputation, deterring further foreign investment.

A recent report by the Vale Columbia Centre on Sustainable International Investment has found that most investment treaties fail to include home-country measures, which could help encourage FDI and economic co-operation.

The World Economic Forum has placed Switzerland at the top of its competitiveness index, citing the country's level of innovation, efficient labour market and sophisticated business sector as its key attributes.

The Croatian capital of Zagreb is actively targeting FDI to help fund a series of new development projects that aim to improve the city's transport links and public services.

Companies are being advised to be particularly vigilant of the increasingly strict anti-corruption regulations enforced by the US authorities.

A report by the World Bank shows that the overall performance of investment promotion agencies is in decline, with a significant proportion failing to respond to investor enquiries.

Mozambique's government is looking to spur growth in its agriculture sector and has announced a 10-year development plan concentrating on the sector.