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✨ Introducing the AIF 2024 Moderators! We're excited to announce the esteemed moderators who will be guiding the discussions at the upcoming

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

Johor in the south of Malaysia is fast becoming a data centre hub, attracting billions in foreign investment.

Asia is emerging as the epicenter of global trade shifts, fueled by geopolitical trends and regional integration.

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

Recent shifts in Europe towards privately backed Investment Promotion Agencies offer some useful insights for APAC

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

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?

Trump's return threatens to upend decades of trade policy with a radical agenda that could devastate global growth.

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).

The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, with global trade hitting $150 billion in 2023. China and Germany lead in EV exports, while...

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

📣 Calling all investors and FDI practitioners! The ASEAN Investment Forum returns on October 7th in Vientiane, Lao PDR

#Geopolitical #fragmentation is impacting global trade routes, increasing #carbon #emissions and #economic instability.

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As the Asia-Pacific region grapples with economic headwinds and geopolitical complexities, the investment landscape is evolving rapidly....

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

Globally there are 1.4 billion unbanked people who lack access to financial resources, exposing a significant gap in financial inclusion