The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) came into force in early 2022. Investment Monitor looks at the countries and sectors that will benefit the most. Following a decade of negotiation, 15 Asia-Pacific countries signed one of the biggest trade deals in history as 2020 drew to a close. Known as the RCEP, or the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, it set out to reduce business barriers in an area covering one-third of the world’s population and economi

The World Trade Report is an annual publication that aims to deepen understanding about trends in trade, trade policy issues and the multilateral trading system. The 2021 World Trade Report explores current debates about economic resilience in a global economy increasingly subject to natural and man-made shocks, and explains how the WTO can contribute to improving economic resilience. VIEW REPORT #trade #globaltrade #economy #asia #asiapacific #development #worldtrade #report

29/10/2021 - OECD data and analysis show that global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) rebounded in the first half of 2021 to reach USD 870 billion, exceeding pre-pandemic levels by 43% and more than double those of the second half of 2020. In the OECD area, FDI inflows increased to USD 421 billion, more than twice H2 2020 levels, as a result of significant growth in the vast majority of OECD countries. China was the major FDI recipient worldwide, followed by the United States

The outlook for infrastructure investment is strong due to COVID-19 stimulus packages, but investment in industry remains weak. And while high-income countries more than doubled quarterly FDI inflows, low-income economies suffered a further 9% decline. Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows in the first half of 2021 reached an estimated $852 billion, showing stronger than expected rebound momentum, according to UNCTAD’s Investment Trends Monitor released on 18 October.

About two-thirds of developing countries are now economically dependent on commodities, such as cacao, copper and oil. A country is considered to be commodity dependent when more than 60% of its total merchandise exports are composed of commodities. Given that commodity dependence can have a negative impact on a country’s economic development, it is important to monitor the evolution of such dependence in countries throughout the world. UNCTAD's State of Commodity Dependence

Latest Infographic from Hinrich Foundation: Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been transformational for the global economy, in particular for the Asia Pacific region. For evidence of FDI's impact, we look no further than China in our latest infographic. In many countries, FDI outperforms aid, remittances, and portfolio investments as the largest source of external financing. The investments create jobs, boosts incomes and productivity, improves management expertise, and spu

Excellent new report by Simon J. Evenett and Johannes Fritz, Centre for Economic Policy Research outlining implications for national development policies, for deliberations on implementing the Sustainable Development Goals, for the financing of FDI, and for the negotiation on investment accords. Sharp reductions in FDI inflows have occurred since the onset of the pandemic. The reality is that FDI was in trouble long before. This comes at a time when governments and civil soci

Global value chains (GVCs) have powered economic transformation by enabling developing countries to specialize and catalyze growth and job creation. But COVID-19 poses unprecedented challenges to global value chains by disrupting both the supply of goods and also the demand for them. How has the coronavirus pandemic affected firms in developing countries that are engaged in global value chains? How are firms adapting to the new normal? What is the role for policy? “This perfe

Nearly US$6 billion in foreign direct investment was poured into Viet Nam’s industrial parks (IPs), processing zones and economic zones (Ezs) in the first half of the year, according to the Ministry of Planning and Investment (MPI). The ministry said Viet Nam attracted 335 FDI projects in the period. The country has welcomed a total of 9,835 with registered capital of $197.8 billion so far. The disbursement capital at IPs and EZs reached 72.3 per cent of the total. Meanwhile,

A final reminder to register for this week’s FREE webinar: Asia Pacific High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Innovation Strategies For Economic Recovery FINAL REGISTRATIONS The webinar will host 500 international participants - registration will close 19th May. Please submit questions in advance to allow us to review and add to the schedule (time permitting). LOGIN: Will be sent to you by 19th May through Zoom Registrations WEBINAR DATE: Thursday 21st May TIME ZONE (GMT+8): 9am

Great news from our partners at UNCTAD - In light of the COVID19 pandemic situation, UNCTAD eCommerce Week scheduled to take place late April will be replaced with an online version In these times where digital technologies are growing more and more important considering that so many countries are experiencing some forms of lockdown because of the pandemic, and that several activities (social and business related) are shifting online, we have decided to offer that opportunity

On the east side of Lagos, the company that turned 20-cent packets of instant noodles into a staple of the Nigerian diet is building the biggest port in west Africa with $1bn of Chinese money. Singapore-based Tolaram Group is set to close financing this week for what could be the busiest port in west Africa, a project it said would help transform Africa’s largest economy. It is also the biggest development Tolaram has ever undertaken, and a long way from its roots as a textil

1. The only international exhibition dedicated to technologies and interoperability for licit and illicit trade 2. Audience: governments, regulators, business leaders, supply chain, compliance, brand owners, customs & tax administrations, tech and associations in one location 3. 80% of our attendees are looking to meet new technologies to facilitate trade 4. International attendance - Africa, Americas, Middle East, Asia Pacific, Europe 5. Hosted in China at the heart of g