The Maquiladora Industry Recovers its Dynamic Character
During 2005, the export-oriented maquiladora industry (EMI) in Mexico has recovered its dynamic character.
Year: 2005
November 2005- Foreign Direct Investment and Competitiveness in Mexico
Foreign Direct Investment and Competitiveness in Mexico
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), in 2004 less developed countries increased their influx of foreign direct investment (FDI) by 40%, while in developed countries there was a decrease of 14% in the inflow of this form of capital.
October 2005-NAFTA: The Friendship Bridge Between the Untied States and Mexico
NAFTA: The Friendship Bridge Between the United States and Mexico
The relations between the United States and Mexico have been strengthening during the last decade, especially since the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was signed.
August 2005-Mexico Launched Regulations Improvement Actions for 2005-2006
Mexico Launched Regulations Improvement Actions for 2005-2006
On August 2nd, 2005 the Mexican President Vicente Fox Quezada announced 36 regulation improvement actions with the aim of strengthening competition and perking up the business environment in Mexico.
Success Stories
Singapore Company Invests in Mexico
Hitachi, Lenovo – PCs makers return to Mexico
State Profiles
Chihuahua
Hawaii
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July 2005-ValuNet in Mexico
ValuNet in Mexico
Since the implementation of ValuNet in August 2003 by the General Customs Administration (Dirección General de Aduanas) 33,500 imports transactions have been verified.
June 2005-The Growth Potential of the Mexican Pharmaceutical Industry
The Growth Potential of the Mexican Pharmaceutical Industry
Mexico has become a promising market for the pharmaceutical industry in terms of sales, as well as research and development.
May 2005-Tequila, A Distinctive Product in the US Market
Tequila, A Distinctive Product in the US Market
Tequila is not only one of the most traditional spirit beverages in Mexico, but nowadays it has also become a very popular distilled spirit in the United States.
April 2005-NAFTA Supports Jobs for U.S. Workers
NAFTA Supports Jobs for U.S. Workers
In 2004, employment in the manufacturing sector associated with exporting to Mexico reached 330,000 workers.
March 2005-The North American Free Trade Agreement in 2005
The North American Free Trade Agreement in 2005- American Farm Bureau Federation- Economic Analysis Team
The dream of an integrated North American market has not been a recent development. In fact, beginning as early as 1911, the countries of the United States, Canada, and Mexico explored ways to lower trade and investment barriers
separating the three countries.
February 2005-Mexico is still Latin America’s Prime Destination for FDI
Mexico is still Latin America’s Prime Destination for FDI
According to KPMG, a global consulting firm that operates in 148 countries, Mexico continues to be the main destination of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Latin America.
January 2005-Thanks to NAFTA, 16 U.S. States have Exports to Mexico that Exceeded US $1 billion in 2004
Thanks to NAFTA, 16 U.S. states have Exports to Mexico that Exceeded US $1 billion in 2004
In 2004, 16 states, including Ohio, Florida, Tennessee, North Carolina and Indiana, registered sales to Mexico that exceeded US$1 billion; in comparison, in 1993 only five states surpassed this figure.