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. 

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.

UK remains sceptical of cryptocurrencies, despite recent global interest, according to a YouGov survey. Timothy Conley reports.

India’s latest capital gains tax has seen investors deserting the country. But are they ignoring the opportunities that still exist? N Chandra Mohan reports.

PwC finds chief executives are far more upbeat about the world's prospects for growth in 2018 than they were in 2017, as Timothy Conley reports.

While Senegal recently announced new oil and gas discoveries, extraction is likely to be complex for its underdeveloped industry. Now the World Bank is offering support so the country can make the most of its newfound natural resources, as Gordon Feller reports.

Despite increased international isolation and diplomatic tensions, the OECD has an optimistic view on Iran. Sebastian Shehadi reports.

After a difficult year for Cambodia’s inbound FDI, China looks ready to assist its neighbour in reversing the trend. Emerson Davis reports.

The arrival of a natural gas shipment highlights the potential of the Russian Arctic’s energy reserves. Mario Schnider reports.

The UK continues its impressive run as the top European destination for biotech investments and looks set to gain on global rivals in 2018.