Economic growth was reported across North America, Japan, the UK and even the eurozone in the latest report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.

North Carolina has emerged as a hub for German business, attracting more than $1bn from German investors between 2008 and 2012.  

While a revival of investment in manufacturing is not on the cards for western Europe, central and eastern Europe stands to benefit from nearshoring investment, a report shows.

Libyan prime minister Ali Zeidan has assured investors that the government was containing violence in the country and that security was improving.

Hong Kong is developing as a destination for small and medium-sized enterprises, which are increasingly leading FDI into the region, while global corporations are also targeting Hong Kong as a base for international headquarters.

Experts are warning that EU policy on clinical trials in Europe could hamper innovation and investment, and stifle growth. 

According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development's latest report, the economic fragility that caused FDI flows to dip in 2012 is still having a negative impact on crossborder activity.

There are an increasing number of merger and acquisition deals being made by US companies in high-growth, emerging market companies, according to consultancy firm KPMG.

Having driven FDI growth into central and eastern Europe, Poland and the Czech Republic are now looking further afield for investment opportunities.

M&A deals have experienced a 14% increase in total value in Latin America in the first half of 2013 compared with the same period in 2012.