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Mexico just hit a milestone decades in the making: technology exports have surpassed automotive as the country's leading export sector. The shift reflects a massive 145% surge in computer equipment shipments as companies move production from China.
Self-driving trucks are already hauling cargo between Texas and Mexico, with California just opening its roads to autonomous freight. This tech breakthrough could solve a massive trucker shortage while speeding up the billions in goods moving between both countries.
A new $145 million medical district in Querétaro, Mexico, aims to transform the growing city into a major destination for medical tourism and specialized care. Opening in September 2027, the complex will compete with top North American healthcare hubs like Houston and the Mayo Clinic.
A logistics company is investing $600 million over 10 years to fix Mexico's critical fuel storage shortage, the second-worst among developed nations. The project will double railway capacity and create jobs across seven states.
Mexico soared six spots in a global investment ranking, becoming one of the world's two fastest-growing markets for foreign direct investment. The win reflects growing confidence in North America's economic partnership and Mexico's appeal to companies reshaping their supply chains.
A Texas-based tech manufacturer is betting big on Mexico's future, pouring $1 billion into AI and data center equipment production over the next two years. The investment will create 5,000 new jobs and put Mexico among only six countries capable of manufacturing cutting-edge AI infrastructure.
Mexico attracted a record $40.8 billion in foreign investment last year, even as global investment to developing countries dropped. The growth marks five straight years of increases, positioning Mexico as a rising economic powerhouse.
For the first time ever, Mexico's technology exports have knocked automobiles off the top spot, with computer equipment shipments soaring 145% in 2025. Two states are leading the charge, creating over 330,000 jobs and reshaping North America's tech supply chain.
While big energy companies exit Nordic markets, Norwegian firm Aneo just doubled down on Sweden with a major wind farm purchase. The move brings clean power to thousands and jobs to local teams.
A major renewable energy company just doubled down on Sweden's clean energy future, acquiring enough wind power to light up thousands of homes. The deal solidifies Nordic leadership while securing jobs and expertise for the region's energy transition.
Latin America's biggest e-commerce platform is betting big on Mexico with a record $4.6 billion investment in 2026, a 35% jump from last year. The move will create 8,500 new jobs and strengthen services for over a million small businesses already thriving on the platform.
When scarcity forced Israel to innovate, the country transformed into a global energy leader, now recycling 90% of wastewater and pioneering solar panels that protect crops while generating power. Their solutions offer a blueprint for regions facing similar resource challenges.
Twenty-four Mexicans made Forbes' 2026 Billionaires List with a combined fortune of $267.3 billion, up 61% from last year. The surge reflects growing prosperity among Mexico's business elite, led by telecom titan Carlos Slim.
A Spanish startup is turning ordinary salt and local wood into affordable batteries that could transform clean energy storage. Their breakthrough technology offers Europe a chance to build its own battery industry without relying on rare materials.
India's largest tech company is betting big on Brazil, building a massive innovation hub that will create 1,600 high-skilled jobs by 2027. The move signals Latin America's rise as a global technology powerhouse.