Asia-Pacific Foreign Investment Brief
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FDI flows were strong in 2022, but IPAs face new challenges when it comes to attracting investors. Greenfield foreign direct investment...

The Philippines was among the world’s fastest growing emerging markets in 2022, recording a GDP of 7.6 percent. This also represented the...

UNCTAD warns of policy-induced global recession; inadequate financial support leaves developing countries exposed to cascading crises of...

WAIPAs team of exceptional professionals continues to expand as they take on increasingly challenging projects!! The World Association of...

WAIPA leaves an indelible mark at the Annual Investment Meeting (AIM), solidifying its position as one of the most successful engagements...

In a fast-evolving global landscape, ASEAN countries must seize the moment to accelerate the energy transition. This is critical to build...

Outbound cross-border deal value in 2022 fell to a 17-year low Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) of foreign companies by Chinese investors...

As the world moves towards the electrification of the transportation sector, demand for oil will be replaced by demand for electricity....

Country tops list with number of manufacturers using advanced technology for industrial upgrades Made in China is now entering a new...

Citing a study from McKinsey & Co., the region has a $5t addressable market size for green businesses by 2030. Of which, there is an...

Much has been written about Indonesia’s 2022 successes- record inbound FDI and the highest GDP growth in ten years, driven by booming...

The May 2023 Chief Economists Outlook is published amid continuing uncertainty in the global economy. There are signs of nascent...

Thailand’s PMI outperformed its neighbors by a huge margin last month. Overall factory activity across seven Southeast Asian nations...

The steep drop in Vietnam’s exports and imports during the first quarter of 2023 points to vulnerabilities in the country of around 100...

The majority of the huge expansion of FDI into semiconductors over the past decade has been driven by three companies, namely US-based...

According to an FDI survey by Investment Monitor in the first quarter of 2023, 48% of respondents preferred to use a law firm or a...

China's merchandise exports have experienced tremendous growth since its entry into the World Trade Organization in 2001, reaching an...

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Global FDI flows dropped by 24% in 2022 (or by 5%, excluding Luxembourg), to USD 1 286 billion, compared to the previous year. The United...

Southeast Asia's largest economy gains momentum through headwinds Indonesia's economy grew 5.03% on the year in the January-March period,...