USA: Open For Business

The United States welcomes foreign direct investment (FDI) and is the most important, dynamic economy in the world. Furthermore, the United States recognizes FDI's positive impact on economic growth and job creation. Read More

Still the Land of Opportunity?

The United States continues to offer significant appeal for foreign direct investment, though the opportunities vary greatly depending on the objectives of individual companies. Read More

Chinese Direct Investment in the United States - The Challenges Ahead

Outward foreign direct investment (OFDI) from China is on the rise, and substantially so. In January 2008, China’s Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) reported that Chinese companies invested a record US$37 billion overseas in 2007, up 76 percent over 2006 — split roughly equally between investment in the financial industry and all other sectors. Read More

Employee Skills Necessary for Companies in the U.S. Market

There are two substantial challenges involved when opening a facility within the U.S. market: discovering which skills are required for specific jobs, and finding labor pools that match the skills needed to fill those jobs. Read More

A Guide to U.S. Incentives and Credits for Foreign Investors

Most foreign companies that choose to invest in the United States typically have made the decision based on market factors that drive the need to expand from their home countries. Read More