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The Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index (STI) measures how effectively 30 major trading economies are geared for long-term economic...

- An estimated $3.37 trillion worth, or 21% of all global trade, transited through the South China Sea in 2016, according to the United...

A global recession may come in 2023. While it would wreak havoc on all parts of the globe, developing nations will be most affected. By...

- Chinese investment into Indonesia reached US$1.56 billion between July and September, up from US$595.61 million a year earlier - China...

In the end, Jakarta’s gamble paid off: the G20 outperformed expectations, even if we must remain realistic about the challenges facing...

The latest OECD - OCDEUNCTAD G20 #investment measures monitoring report finds slowing investment policy reforms by G20 members with focus...

Lead times have decreased because of weaker demand and new investment The semiconductor super cycle of booming demand and undersupply...

The 2022 ASEAN summit took place at the Cambodian capital Phnom Penh, this past weekend, with China as an official guest. At the event,...

The World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) is delighted to announce a partnership with the United Nations Economic...

Governments are under pressure to cut their spending, including on education, but do they risk putting off investors if they do so? By...

This investor's guide to east Asia offers a one-stop shop for anyone considering operating in China, Hong Kong, Japan, Macau, Mongolia,...

Investment in climate change mitigation & adaptation risks a temporary setback. Furthermore, the poorest and the most vulnerable have not...

After the disruptions of Covid-19, there is now massive potential for companies to outsource, and particularly nearshore, their IT...

G20 ministers gathered at the Trade, Investment and Industry Ministerial Meeting in Bali on 22 and 23 September 2022 welcomed the “ G20...

Global FDI flows rebounded to USD 972 billion in the first half of 2022. However, much of the increase came in the first quarter, whereas...

As far as investors are concerned, China has been the undisputed king of Asia-Pacific for decades. However, some signs point towards the...

Beijing, China, stands out as the world’s best location to set up a data centre, followed by outlier Addis Ababa, the capital city of...

Cambodia, a lesser-known FDI location in Southeast Asia, must compete against the likes of Singapore and Vietnam to attract inward...

A quick snapshot of our top stories and resources for Asia Pacific Economic Development, FDI & Trade, supporting the public & private...

From the BRI to the ‘new normal’, a retrospective on 10 years of changes, By Seth O'Farrell, FDI Intelligence, In 2012, Xi inherited an...