The Eastern Caribbean Central Bank is to launch a digital currency for the benefit of its dispersed island economies – essential to a region that has been disproportionately affected by climate change-induced disasters, governor Timothy Antoine tells fDi.

Venture capital funding has reached record levels in recent years, enabling start-ups to expand across borders – but their ability to do this depends on their type of business, and where they are founded.

Poland’s Wrocław has turned in a stellar performance in fDi’s Return on Investment study, landing the city the top slot in the Return on Budget and Return on Personnel Investment categories. 

Replacing the “nightmare” that was Nafta was a dream of US president Donald Trump – but its replacement appears to favour few groups except for dispute resolution firms.

Marcelo Eduardo Arze García, Bolivia’s vice minister of tourism, tells Sebastian Shehadi why tourists are turning their attention to one of South America's less explored destinations. 

FDI in the leisure and entertainment sector has risen sharply in recent years, with Asia-Pacific the leading region 

Covid-19 crisis has laid bare the weaknesses of global value chains around the world

The global pharmaceutical sector has seen consistent growth since 2014, with western Europe a major beneficiary.

Philomène Dias, director of inward investment at Portuguese investment promotion agency Aicep, on how staff and organisation are working through lockdown.

The Dutch appeal court has reinstated a major $50bn award to Yukos shareholders by Russia, in a long-running dispute.

Foreign investment in the global renewable energy market hit unprecedented highs in 2019. However, the coronavirus crisis may reverse this trend. 

Once the powerhouse of the industrial US, the rust belt states have revived their economies with the help of foreign investment. 

Consulting firms in the Middle East are likely to take a hit in 2020 due to the coronavirus, after two strong years.

The fallout from the pandemic looks set to stall trade and investment to Latin America.

The dominant priority at major banks is the maximisation of short-term profits rather than serving the public interest

Ford's bestselling F-150 full-size pickup truck receives minor changes for the 2025 model year, including some removal of standard equipment on certain trim levels in exchange for lower starting prices. Ford also rolls out BlueCruise 1.4 and expands the availability of the latest iteration of its limited hands-free driving system. The base F-150...

Jeep Wrangler sets the bar for off-roading capability Larger Ford Bronco has a more modern suspension Both SUVs have removable doors and tops When Ford relaunched the Bronco for the 2021 model year, it had one target in its sights: The Jeep Wrangler. The Wrangler has been the American benchmark for off-roading capability in the 80-plus years since...

Want a pickup truck but don’t want the hangups of a full-size truck? Ford has you covered with two compelling pickup options. The Ford Ranger midsize pickup truck has a crew cab and 5-foot bed like the F-150, and it also has a Raptor off-road model. With a 7,500-pound towing capacity, it can’t tow or haul as much as an F-150, but...

Mazda is recalling CX-90 three-row crossover SUVs because of a software problem that could prevent the engine from restarting when the engine stop-start system is used. The CX-90 is available with mild-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains, but this recall only involves 2024 mild-hybrid models, encompassing 38,926 vehicles in total. The mild...

Cadillac Vistiq revealed as brand's “globally sized” electric three-row SUV Vistiq comes standard with 615 hp and 102 kwh Pricing starts at $78,790, including destination Cadillac's expansion of its electric vehicle lineup continues with the arrival of the 2026 Vistiq, a midsize SUV with third-row seats designed to fill the gap between...

The updated 2025 Porsche Taycan family boasts 13 members A new Taycan 4 and revised Taycan GTS have been revealed The Taycan GTS benefits from a 100-hp boost over the outgoing model Porsche in February unveiled a mid-cycle refresh for its Taycan, which has been introduced for the 2025 model year in the U.S. However, not every model in the Taycan...

The 2025 Volkswagen Golf R's output increases to 328 hp A manual transmission remains off the table for all Golfs, including the R The Golf R gains a larger touchscreen and more LED lighting Volkswagen has an updated 2025 Golf R headed to showrooms early next year, and on Tuesday the automaker confirmed some of the specifications for the U.S...

Mazda issued two more recalls for the CX-90, and the CX-70 joins recall list One issue stems from an inverter software issue while the other has do to with faulty software in the dashboard New software is the fix for both issues Mazda is recalling CX-90 and CX-70 crossover SUVs for two separate software-related issues. One could cause loss of...

Santa Fe Hybrid makes 231 hp and 271 lb-ft of torque Santa Fe Hybrid averaged 31 mpg combined over mostly highway miles Comfy seats, clever storage, and a spacious cargo area with the third-row folded make it a good family hauler My teen daughter’s a videographer. Whenever I test a big car, fast car, cool car, anything that’s not...

Mazda CX-50 Hybrid gets its 38-mpg powertrain from Toyota Styling and packaging is mostly unchanged, price is $2,550 to $3,400 more than non-hybrid Lacks much of the engaging, responsive driving experience that's distinguished Mazda Among mainstream, gasoline-fueled vehicles, with only a few exceptions, our advice to most shoppers is simple: If...

Kazakhstan is about to unveil a plan that aims to diversify its exports by fostering industrial development and to make the country a base for export-oriented manufacturers connected to global value chains. Jacopo Dettoni reports. 

The development of its agribusiness sector is one of Kazakhstan’s key priorities, and a first wave of foreign investors from Europe and Asia is looking at the country as a base to supply major markets in the regions. 

Rustam Issatayev, deputy CEO of Kazakhstan’s national investment promotion agency, talks to fDi about the country’s new FDI strategy, which involves a proactive approach to attracting investment instead of simply talking up the country.

As the Digital Kazakhstan programme creates an environment conducive to innovation, start-up hubs are springing up across the country. Their task? To move the economy beyond commodities and make the country a regional centre of innovation. 

Pedro Calado, vice-president of Madeira’s regional government, tells Sebastian Shehadi about the island's capacity for more upmarket tourism and its ongoing struggle to gain financial independence from Portugal. 

Antwerp has long been an attractive retail location in Belgium, while also offering investors an efficient and transparent planning process. 

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has attracted praise for launching a climate-resilience bond to help finance environmental projects.

Canada's Atlantic Ocean-bordering provinces are making the most of their coastal resources, using decades of knowhow to balance economic growth with sustainability.

FDI into Brazil has increased by 66.48% in a little under two years. Jonathan Wildsmith reports.

Data from fDi Markets shows that after a lean few years Chile's FDI landscape is recovering in impressive fashion.

Project numbers drop almost 40% between 2017 and 2018.

Lithuania is enjoying a boost in FDI project and jobs, with the capital, Vilnius, getting the lion's share.

Investment into the Middle East region by US-based companies showed a notable increase between the beginning fo 2016 and the end of 2018. 

Canada has seen a four-year peak in FDI, with the technology, real estate and aerospace sectors enjoying substantial growth. Zara Fennell reports.

The number of foreign companies investing in Lagos increased in 2018 after four years of decline.

The UAE remained the Middle East's most popular destination for foreign manufacturing investments in 2018.

The Egyptian capital Cairo led Africa in 2018, attracting 10 foreign business services investment projects, in its strongest performance since 2012. Joshua Crawford reports.

Foreign investment to free economic zones around the world remained stable in 2019, according to preliminary data from fDi Markets.

Canadian utilities giant ATCO was struck by Australia’s unique ability to make green hydrogen by harnessing its abundant sunshine. This capacity, combined with the country’s can-do attitude and commitment to the development of renewable energies, compelled the company to invest in Australia’s first Clean Energy Innovation Hub to fast-track sustainable solutions for future energy needs.

Dutch company Starware has defied the challenges of COVID-19 and established a subsidiary in Melbourne, Victoria.

Good news for games developers: the Australian Government is introducing a 30% tax offset for local and international businesses that develop digital games in Australia.

Australia’s demand for cyber services has prompted PwC Australia to open a new onshore delivery centre in Adelaide, South Australia.