Ecuador's February 4 referendum confirmed the popularity of president Lenín Moreno and his reform agenda, and dealt former president Rafael Correa a major blow.
How will Trump's tax attack impact global FDI?
Momentous changes to US tax law, which include slashing the corporation tax rate and overhauling rules governing US companies’ foreign earnings, will have global repercussions on competition and FDI, as Erika Morphy reports.
Cuba focuses on renewable energy investment
Cuba is pinning its FDI hopes on its renewable energy sector, aiming for a substantial investment. Nicola Bilotta reports.
US oil boom creates investment opportunities
The production increase in US crude oil has the potential to reshuffle the dynamics of global energy markets and boost investment into the country's coal, oil and natural gas sector. Mario Schnider reports.
Trump proposes $1500bn US infrastructure plan
Donald Trump's plans for upgrading the US's infrastructure show a departure form the country's traditional federal works initiatives, writes Erika Morphy.
US tax reform to cost $2,000bn in global FDI, Unctad says
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act puts in place major incentives for US MNEs to repatriate part of the $3,200bn in accumulated profits they have held abroad for fiscal convenience, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
US Congress considers foreign investment reforms
A bill to screen foreign investments (especially from China) into the US and control hi-tech exports, the Foreign Investment Risk Review Modernisation Act, will close gaps in vetting – but could result in an over-regulated tech sector, says Rod Hunter.
EDC report claims Nafta worries impacting Canada
Though Canada’s trade outlook is bright, concerns in the country about the impending Nafta negotiations are leading to some companies taking drastic action, as Erika Morphy reports.
Russian LNG reaches the US, despite sanctions
The arrival of a natural gas shipment highlights the potential of the Russian Arctic’s energy reserves. Mario Schnider reports.
EdgeConneX launches first South American data centre
EdgeConneX has announced a 10-megawatt Edge Data Center in Argentina, its first such project in an emerging market. Sebastian Shehadi and Nicola Bilotta report.
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