US inland ports have become crucial to supporting international trade as seaports struggle to cope with growing cargo volumes, according to a report from global real estate adviser CBRE. Karen E Thuermer reports.
Report examines US highways' cost effectiveness
An annual US road report ranked states for best highway infrastructure, with South Carolina and Alabama taking the honours. Karin E Thuermer reports.
Will Argentina break its FDI slump in 2016?
In the past four years, Argentina has witnessed jobs, projects and capital expenditure dropping off. However figures for the first half of 2016 are more promising. Edna Rodriguez reports.
Asia-Pacific business services FDI into US continues to fall
Business services projects are following a downward pattern year on year since 2013. James Whitten reports.
Resourceful Bolivia turns to FDI
As resource-rich Bolivia continues to lead South America in economic growth despite the end of the commodity super-cycle, president Evo Morales is planning to maintain the trend through a combination of public and private investment and greater domestic consumption.
Nicaragua tiptoes back to tyranny
Nicaragua seems not have learned from years of political turmoil, which is bad news for potential investors in Central America’s poorest country.
Latam corruption fears persist
Despite increases in the existence of and compliance with anti-corruption measures, the region still lacks confidence in its businesses’ integrity.
Virginia governor on an FDI mission
The governor of Virginia, Terry McAuliffe, has been on a series of international trade missions to bring foreign investment to his state. He explains to Natasha Turak how this approach is paying dividends.
Has the US's EB-5 visa programme served its purpose?
The EB-5 visa programme has proven successful at drawing investors into the US but has many critics, who claim that it risks fraud and the benefits are unequal. A reform is in the offing, but, as Philippa Maister discovers, there is little consensus on what form it should take.
Thinking innovatively, talking tech: the 21st century city
An increasing number of cities across the globe are employing senior officials in roles that mimic the titles typically found in tech companies or start-ups. Michal Kaczmarski looks at why.
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