ASEAN Overtakes China for Manufacturing FDI
The 10-country bloc has matured from a China alternative to a target region for investors.
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Apr 181 min read
5 APAC Countries Lead The Top Fastest Growth Greenfield FDI Locations in 2023
Sumatra, Indonesia posts the fastest FDI regional growth in 2023 with the Philippines, Vietnam, Japan, and Malaysia in the top 10 global...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Mar 261 min read
Malaysia: The Surprise Winner From US-China Chip Wars
Tension between Beijing and Washington over access to technology has prompted many companies to open factories in south-east Asia....
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Feb 82 min read
FDI: Chinese Firms Look To Malaysia For Assembly Of High-End Chips
A GROWING number of Chinese semiconductor design companies are tapping Malaysian firms to assemble a portion of their high-end chips,...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 29, 20231 min read
Charted: The Industries Where Asian Companies are the Strongest
The last 30 years of globalization have benefited Asia greatly. As a result of deepening trade relations and access to other markets,...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 27, 20231 min read
The Top 50 Largest Importers in the World
In 2022, global imports climbed to $25.6 trillion in value, or about the size of the U.S. GDP. As an engine of growth, global trade...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 22, 20231 min read
Asia’s untapped manufacturing export potential to China’s Belt and Road highest globally
Asia still has $131b in untapped manufacturing export potential by 2027. Developing Asian nations have $354b in manufacturing export...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Nov 7, 20231 min read
Manufacturing Sector Is China’s Top Destination For Outbound Investments In Southeast Asia
Chinese manufacturers are seen expanding their presence in the electronics and EV space. China's outward direct investments (ODI) into...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Oct 19, 20231 min read
Global Catalysts for Prosperity: KW Group's Decade of Empowering Economies Worldwide
Did You Know: KW Group is a leading organizer, partner, speaker, and moderator at major international conferences, exhibitions, trade...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Oct 16, 20231 min read
Ranked: The World’s Top 10 Automotive Exporters
According to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association, over 85 million motor vehicles were built around the world in 2022. In...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 19, 20232 min read
Southeast Asia: An attractive manufacturing base for growing global firms
Only 9% of companies have no plans of expanding in the region. Southeast Asia continues to prove its appeal as a manufacturing base for...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 14, 20232 min read
27th World Investment Conference Announcement By President, WAIPA and MD & CEO, Invest India
‘I am truly honored to assume the role of WAIPA President serving as MD & CEO, Invest India. This could not have come at a better time...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 7, 20231 min read
Malaysia to allocate $1.8 billion to fund national industrial masterplan
Malaysia's trade ministry said on Friday the government will allocate 8.2 billion ringgit ($1.77 billion) to fund a national industrial...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Sep 5, 20235 min read
APAC Trade & Investment Tide: Insights and Collaboration for FDI Success 🚀
ASEAN's economic ascent, AI revolution in investment, RCEP, Top FDI Sources, China FDI, $105 Trillion Economy and more This month, we...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Aug 10, 20231 min read
Infineon Spends €5bn On Malaysia Plant In Bet On Electric Vehicles
German chipmaker Infineon is massively increasing its investment in its Malaysia plant while reporting slightly better-than-expected...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jul 27, 20232 min read
The United States Shifts Gears In The Asia-Pacific
The US Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is a milestone on the path towards the electric vehicle (EV) era — a monumental shift with the...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jul 5, 20233 min read
July Newsletter: What Are The FDI Sectors Of The Future?
The Asia Pacific Economic Development, FDI, Trade & Investment Community Dear Friends and Colleagues, As part of this month’s newsletter,...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jun 29, 20232 min read
WAIPA Applauds UNCTAD On Launch Of New Generation Productive Capacities Index (PCI)
UNCTAD launches new index for countries to better measure economic potential - Countries can use the new generation Productive Capacities...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jun 28, 20231 min read
Friend-Shoring Battery Supply Chains
The production of electric vehicle batteries is among the greatest vulnerabilities in the global supply chain as China enjoys a near...
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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News
Jun 26, 20231 min read
Home-Grown Talent Essential For Investment Promotion
Fierce competition for highly skilled talent from abroad adds weight to domestic programs, Dr Martin Kaspar, fDi Intelligence. Close...
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