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Vertical FDI Explained: How Companies Expand Supply Chains Globally
November 19, 2025
Pick up almost any product in your home – a phone, a car part, a bottle of shampoo – and you’re holding the story of multiple economies working together. A single smartphone might rely on lithium from Chile, semiconductors from Taiwan, and assembly lines in Vietnam. The efficiency of that chain doesn’t happen by chance.…
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The UK’s HS2’s Real Impact: What High-Speed Rail Means for FDI Readiness
November 6, 2025
The United Kingdom’s High Speed 2 (HS2) project is more than a rail line. Instead, we can see it as signifying a new era for high-speed connectivity and regional growth. After more than a decade of planning, debates, and designs, HS2 has officially moved from blueprint to reality. Trains capable of reaching 225 mph will…
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Empowering IPAs Through Capacity Building: Reflections from WAIPA’s WIC-SIF 2025 in SharjahÂ
October 30, 2025
Discover how capacity building is shaping the future of Investment Promotion Agencies. Insights from WAIPA’s WIC-SIF 2025 highlight strategies for sustainable growth and FDI attraction.
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General Motors finished off the decade with many ups and downs – Let’s unpack it.
News & Media
From a 40-day strike, to losing billions of dollars, confirming its electric pickup release date, recalling half a million cars, and investing in a new production plant.
Brexit – Where are we today? Implications for North American Markets
Opinions
Brexit, the United Kingdom's vote to leave the European Union, has (and will) have major short and long-term implications on the North American market.
ResearchFDI is proud to announce the creation of a dedicated business intelligence unit
Announcements, Press Release
The new unit will publish original market insights with content set to include market analyses, investment trends, best practices, case studies, and more.
Goodbye NAFTA, Hello USMCA?
News & Media
The governments of the United States, Canada, and Mexico announced they had reached a trilateral free trade agreement, the USMCA, a modernization of NAFTA.
ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi REDC
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ResearchFDI congratulates Corpus Christi Regional Economic Development on landing a $1.7 billion steel mill project investment; highlighting the importance of approaching lead generation programs with a multifaceted strategy
Happy Economic Development Week
News & Media
Created by the International Economic Development Council in 2016, the goal of Economic Development Week (EDW) is to increase awareness for local programs that create jobs, attract investments, advance career development opportunities and increase the quality of life in communities everywhere.
The Economic Developer’s Guide to the World of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
News & Media
In that, the past three years the global AI industry revenue has grown from $3.2 Billion to $11.2 Billion and is expected to reach $89.8 Billion by 2025.
ResearchFDI, Inc Announces Partnership with the WTC – Toronto to facilitate trade in the Food and Beverage Sector
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We announce our partnership with WTC! Read more:
Gorilla Group doubles its head count in Montreal
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Gorilla Group doubled its head count in Montreal! Click here to read more:
ResearchFDI, Inc. supports Special Olympics Ontario at the 41st annual St-Thomas Sports Spectacular
News & Media
ResearchFDI’s President and Founder, Bruce Takefman was in St Thomas yesterday, Thursday January 24th, to attend the 41st annual St Thomas Sports Spectacular.
ResearchFDI, Inc. Appoints Omar El-Saloussi, Director of Toronto Operations to Oversee Toronto Office
News & Media
Mr. El- Saloussi, Director of Toronto Operations, joined ResearchFDI as a Project Manager and has worked as a Senior Investment Representative for DAFZA (Dubai Airport Freezone) and will continue to act as liaison to the firm’s Middle Eastern clientele.
ResearchFDI, Inc. Announces Promotion of Amber Hunter to Vice President, Business Development of North America
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We announce the promotion of Amber Hunter! Read more:
