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Trump's Election Win Intensifies 'Southeast Asia-Washing' Concerns

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Nov 152 min read

Trump's Election Win Intensifies 'Southeast Asia-Washing' Concerns

With Trump's election victory, Southeast Asian firms brace for harsher US tariffs.

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50% of the Top 10 Economies for Manufacturing Are in APAC

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 301 min read

50% of the Top 10 Economies for Manufacturing Are in APAC

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

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China+1 Strategy: China Expands Abroad Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 271 min read

China+1 Strategy: China Expands Abroad Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts

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

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China's Growing FDI in Mexico Faces US Scrutiny Amid Trade Tensions

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 191 min read

China's Growing FDI in Mexico Faces US Scrutiny Amid Trade Tensions

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

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Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Powerhouse: Key Opportunities for Global Supply Chain Growth

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 131 min read

Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Powerhouse: Key Opportunities for Global Supply Chain Growth

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

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US Manufacturing FDI Plummets To Decade Low, Raising Policy Concerns

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 111 min read

US Manufacturing FDI Plummets To Decade Low, Raising Policy Concerns

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

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Is APAC Surge in FDI Next For Volkswagen?

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 101 min read

Is APAC Surge in FDI Next For Volkswagen?

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

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Unlocking Johor-Singapore SEZ Potential: Cutting Red Tape & Infrastructure Needed to Attract Global Investment

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 93 min read

Unlocking Johor-Singapore SEZ Potential: Cutting Red Tape & Infrastructure Needed to Attract Global Investment

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

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How APAC Incentives Are Accelerating Electric Vehicle Growth

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 43 min read

How APAC Incentives Are Accelerating Electric Vehicle Growth

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

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

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 23 min read

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

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APAC FDI Brief: Your Gateway to 1,200+ Curated Articles and Reports

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Aug 131 min read

APAC FDI Brief: Your Gateway to 1,200+ Curated Articles and Reports

Unlock free, exclusive access to 1,200+ curated articles and reports on FDI, trade, and economic development in Asia-Pacific.

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Global FDI Transformed: The Rise of Servitisation and Green Technology

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Aug 81 min read

Global FDI Transformed: The Rise of Servitisation and Green Technology

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

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ASEAN FDI Outpaces China For First Time In Decade Amid Supply Shifts, Rising Costs: Report

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Aug 52 min read

ASEAN FDI Outpaces China For First Time In Decade Amid Supply Shifts, Rising Costs: Report

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

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jul 261 min read

Chinese Exports Show No Sign Of Slowing

Chinese exports grew year-on-year by 3.8% in the first half of 2024, as concerns mount in other countries about widening trade imbalances...

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8 Essential Insights on APAC FDI & ASEAN Investment Forum

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jul 253 min read

8 Essential Insights on APAC FDI & ASEAN Investment Forum

Dear Friends & Colleagues, Welcome to our latest Asia-Pacific trade and investment updates! Discover the upcoming 2024 ASEAN Investment...

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

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 261 min read

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

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APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 242 min read

WORLD INVESTMENT REPORT 2024 - UNCTAD

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

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Export Boom in SE Asia - Nomura Forecasts Big Gains For India, Vietnam & Malaysia

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 51 min read

Export Boom in SE Asia - Nomura Forecasts Big Gains For India, Vietnam & Malaysia

New report from Nomura, which spoke to more than 100 multinationals and tracked foreign investment flows across the world, the beneficiaries

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Thailand Needs to Shift to High-Tech Industries’ as FDI Lowest in ASEAN

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

May 302 min read

Thailand Needs to Shift to High-Tech Industries’ as FDI Lowest in ASEAN

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New APAC Manufacturing Hotspots Emerge With High Growth Industries Taking The Lead

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

May 282 min read

New APAC Manufacturing Hotspots Emerge With High Growth Industries Taking The Lead

Amid diversification efforts, Southeast Asia and India are attracting manufacturers from China

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