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CFIUS reaches settlement with Ralls Corp

In what is being viewed as a landmark settlement, Atlanta-based Ralls Corp has won the right to sell four wind farms to a buyer of its choosing, a departure from the original terms of disposal ordered by US president, Barack Obama.

US sees decline in software and IT services FDI

The US software and IT services sector has seen a drop in crossborder investment.

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Nation Brands 2015: where has the most valuable country brand?

The US has the most valuable country brand, according to the latest Nation Brands 2015 report. No coincidence, then, that it is also the number one destination for greenfield FDI.

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A learning curve: how foreign students can provide an FDI boost

As the number of foreigners studying in the US hits a new high, the investment benefits of hosting overseas students are becoming increasingly apparent to universities and local investment promotion bodies alike.

Experts fear US-China BIT agreement will not materialise

As tensions between the US and China mount, experts at the recent World Forum on China Studies held in the US, agreed that the chances of the two countries finalising their bilateral investment treaty are deteriorating. 

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How could the rise of shared office space affect the world of FDI?

In recent years, co-working environments have gained huge popularity among start-ups. Michal Kaczmarski asks whether shared office spaces can also become a viable alternative for foreign companies entering new markets.

North America dominates aerospace ranking

Over the past five years, North America has attracted the most aerospace investment of any global region, with the US ranked the leading destination country and Mexico the top ranking developing country. 

US needs to step up R&D capabilities: Brookings Institute

With spending in many other countries outpacing that in the US, local think tank Brookings Institute has said that the country must increase its investment in research and development. 

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Susana Martinez: incentivising investment in New Mexico

New Mexico governor Susana Martinez has been sharpening the state’s competitive edge, pushing through legislative changes to make its investment environment more attractive. 

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When FDI fails: learning the lessons of international expansion

The complexities of overseas expansions are often overlooked in the bid to tap into new growth markets. Michal Kaczmarski looks at what it takes to crack foreign markets. 

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