Asia-Pacific Foreign Investment Brief
The FDI, Trade, and Economic Development Community

ITFC and UN ESCAP Partner to Boost Exports and Investment in Central Asia

South-East Asia is becoming a global hotspot for data centres as AI usage rises, with Malaysia and Singapore leading the market

🌏 APAC Nations Lead the Way in Global Innovation and Attract Increased FDI

Despite global economic uncertainties, ASEAN has experienced a significant surge in FDI inflows over the past decade

ASEAN Investment Forum 2023: A Unified Vision for Regional Investment

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.

Key strategies for attracting institutional and corporate investors to strategic FDI projects

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

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.

Recent shifts in Europe towards privately backed Investment Promotion Agencies offer some useful insights for APAC

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?

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