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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 2 days ago
- 2 min
Private Sector-led IPAs: Could They Be A Game-Changer for FDI Attraction in APAC?
Recent shifts in Europe towards privately backed Investment Promotion Agencies offer some useful insights for APAC
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 3 days ago
- 1 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 4 days ago
- 1 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Sep 6
- 1 min
Trump 2.0: The Death of Free Trade and Global Economic Stability?
Trump's return threatens to upend decades of trade policy with a radical agenda that could devastate global growth.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Sep 5
- 3 min
ASEAN’s Talent Crisis: Can Foreign Innovators Rescue a Failing Workforce?
ASEAN's digital transformation is at risk as local talent falls short, forcing countries to rely on foreign innovators.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Sep 4
- 3 min
How APAC Incentives Are Accelerating Electric Vehicle Growth
Global incentives are fueling the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs).
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Global Electric Vehicle Trade Surges as China and Germany Lead Exports
The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, with global trade hitting $150 billion in 2023. China and Germany lead in EV exports, while...
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Sep 2
- 3 min
ASEAN's Race to Replace China: Who Will Win the Global Manufacturing Shift?
ASEAN's Race to Replace China: Who Will Win the Global Manufacturing Shift?
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 15
- 1 min
🌏Shape the Future of Investment at the ASEAN Investment Forum 2024 - REGISTRATION
📣 Calling all investors and FDI practitioners! The ASEAN Investment Forum returns on October 7th in Vientiane, Lao PDR
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 13
- 2 min
5 Things You Need To Know About Geopolitics In A Fractured World
#Geopolitical #fragmentation is impacting global trade routes, increasing #carbon #emissions and #economic instability.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 13
- 1 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 12
- 4 min
Reviving M&A in Asia-Pacific: The Shifting Landscape of Investment in 2024
As the Asia-Pacific region grapples with economic headwinds and geopolitical complexities, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly....
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 8
- 1 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 7
- 3 min
Bridging the Digital Divide: How Fintech and Telcos Are Driving Financial Inclusion in Emerging Markets
Globally there are 1.4 billion unbanked people who lack access to financial resources, exposing a significant gap in financial inclusion
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 6
- 1 min
2024 FDI Surge: Digitization and Energy Transition Lead Amid Battery Sector Slowdown
Digitization and energy transition are driving the 2024 FDI surge, with renewable energy projects leading the way.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 2
- 1 min
US Investment in ASEAN Hits Record High, Outstripping Traditional Markets
U.S. direct investment in ASEAN soared by nearly 12% in 2023 to a record $476 billion, outstripping investments in China, Japan, Korea,
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Can Turkey's Bold 5-Year FDI Strategy Turn the Tide?
Turkey's new 5-year investment promotion strategy is an ambitious attempt to position the country as a leading hub for high-value investment
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 31
- 3 min
ESCAP, FDI Center Launch Pledge To Advance Gender Equality In Foreign Direct Investment
ESCAP, FDI Center Launch Pledge To Advance Gender Equality In Foreign Direct Investment
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