The Maze Long Kesh development site in Northern Ireland has ambitions to become a centre of excellence for agribusiness and a major event venue. However, within its grounds is the notorious but disused Maze prison, a matter its managers are only too aware needs handling with great sensitivity.

With licensing procedures simplified by Iraq's central bank, the government-owned Trade Bank of Iraq is encouraging foreign-owned lenders to set up in the country.

Italy has established a new investment promotion agency, the Italian Trade Promotion Agency.

Empty bottles of Chablis are rarely of any use to Courtney Fingar, but inspired by an innovative lamp design in Italy, fDi's editor was on a mission, and thanks to a pan-European lesson in why cheap, skilled labour is highly desirable on even the smallest of projects, this particular electric dream was realised.

California’s Silicon Valley has experienced an increase in high-tech manufacturing activity in the past few years, making Santa Clara County one of the US's leading specialised manufacturing hubs.

As cash-strapped governments step up their efforts to boost their budgets through fiscal means, Courtney Fingar says it is vital that would-be investors ensure they are getting a fair deal.

While Mexico experienced an overall decline in FDI in 2012, some areas of the country recorded significant growth in inward investment.