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Malaysia and Singapore to Establish Massive Johor-Singapore SEZ, Rivaling Shenzhen in Scale

The Global Incentives Report 2024 by FDI Intelligence showcases the increasing significance of investment incentives in shaping FDI

Manufacturing remains a vital component of many economies, significantly contributing to GDP in various regions.

As global economies adopt the China+1 strategy to diversify supply chains, China is expanding its manufacturing

APAC IPAs can enhance their capacity to attract institutional investors, leveraging strategies from the UK and other markets

Amid global mixed feelings about AI, APAC countries emerge as champions of optimism, with many citizens excited about AI's potential

The Philippines and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have launched a $12.4 billion Country Partnership Strategy

✨ Introducing the AIF 2024 Moderators! We're excited to announce the esteemed moderators who will be guiding the discussions at the upcoming

Chinese FDI into Mexico has surged, raising concerns about Mexico's role as a backdoor for Chinese goods into the US market

Johor in the south of Malaysia is fast becoming a data centre hub, attracting billions in foreign investment.

Asia is emerging as the epicenter of global trade shifts, fueled by geopolitical trends and regional integration.

Southeast Asia is fast becoming a critical hub in global manufacturing, with Indonesia and Vietnam leading the charge.

In 2023, US manufacturing foreign direct investment dropped by a third, reaching its lowest point in a decade.

As Volkswagen faces rising costs, union pressures, and political challenges in Germany, the auto giant considers closing domestic plants

Can the Johor-Singapore SEZ truly succeed, or will red tape and infrastructure challenges stall its potential?

Trump's return threatens to upend decades of trade policy with a radical agenda that could devastate global growth.

ASEAN's digital transformation is at risk as local talent falls short, forcing countries to rely on foreign innovators.

The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, with global trade hitting $150 billion in 2023. China and Germany lead in EV exports, while...

ASEAN's Race to Replace China: Who Will Win the Global Manufacturing Shift?

📣 Calling all investors and FDI practitioners! The ASEAN Investment Forum returns on October 7th in Vientiane, Lao PDR