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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.

Global incentives are fueling the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs).

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Brick and mortar investments flail as the foreign direct investment (FDI) world embraces services and a push towards green technology.

Digitization and energy transition are driving the 2024 FDI surge, with renewable energy projects leading the way.

In 2023, Southeast Asia's top six economies attracted US$206 billion in FDI, surpassing China's US$43 billion.

U.S. direct investment in ASEAN soared by nearly 12% in 2023 to a record $476 billion, outstripping investments in China, Japan, Korea,

Turkey's new 5-year investment promotion strategy is an ambitious attempt to position the country as a leading hub for high-value investment

ESCAP, FDI Center Launch Pledge To Advance Gender Equality In Foreign Direct Investment

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Hopes of a post-pandemic recovery in foreign direct investment , and a potential return to FDI boom times, have been dashed once again....

Despite optimism on the part of both Singapore and Johor governments, industry players remain skeptical about the lack of digital and public

As governments worldwide eye pension funds as a source of FDI, Canada's inquiry highlights the tension between international investments and

Singapore’s Pursuit of Advanced Manufacturing Companies

Unlock ASEAN's Investment Potential: Join the 2024 ASEAN Investment Forum in Lao PDR on October 7

Southeast Asia Top Choice For Firms Diversifying Supply Chains Amid U.S.-China Tensions

Southeast Asia’s economies continue to sustain their growth momentum in the first quarter 2024. GDP grew in all economies.

UNCTAD World Investment Report 2024 highlights resilience in Southeast Asia and ASEAN amid a global FDI decline.