In today’s heavily interconnected world, a country’s reputation can have a big impact on its overall economic prosperity. In fact, a country’s reputation—its brand—is arguably one of its most important assets. A strong nation brand has the power to boost tourism, attract and retain talent, and potentially bring in foreign investment. This graphic uses data from Brand Finance’s Nation Brands 2020 report, which attempts to quantify the reputations of different countries around

Advances in production technology and a trend towards shorter supply chains make a return to “business as usual” highly unlikely. By David East and Martin G. Kaspar The impact of the pandemic on both global trade and foreign direct investment (FDI) has been dramatic. Even now, as some countries begin easing their restrictions to breathe life back into their flailing economies, the full effects of this virus are yet to be fully understood.  Certainly, this pandemic has acceler

The COVID-19 pandemic has proven to be a destructive force, with devastating effects on livelihoods, employment, and investor confidence. Two thirds of multinational investors in developing countries are reporting disruptions in supply chains, declines in revenues, and falls in production within months of the outbreak. Global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows are predicted to decline by more than 40 percent this year. The Global Investment Competitiveness Report finds tha

As we celebrate Global Exhibitions Day today, June 3rd, the team at KW Group are very excited to announce that we are partnering Conway Inc, Publisher of Site Selection Magazine to support The Global Free Zones Summit which is hosted in Yingkou China this October. The GFZS is a hugely important networking event hosted by the Government of Yingkou, China specifically for Site Selectors, Corporates, IPAs, NDOs, Free Zones, Special Economic Zones and Logistics Zones. As countrie

Leaders in Foreign Direct Investment Conway Inc (US) Publisher of Site Selection Magazine since 1954 have appointed Malaysia based KW Group Sdn Bhd to represent and support the growth of Conway across the Asia Pacific region. As part of the largest international organisation dedicated to economic development, FDI and corporate site selection we are delighted to offer a full range of services across Asia Pacific. Services Include: Lead Generation & Virtual FDI Services (Globa

A special issue of UNCTAD's Investment Policy Monitor presents the latest developments in national and international investment policies in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Countries are putting in place a variety of investment policies in response to the coronavirus pandemic, according to a special issue of UNCTAD’s Investment Policy Monitor released on 4 May. Such policies include facilitation and retention of investment, providing incentives, financial support to cris

The spread of the Coronavirus and its impacts have become increasingly visible during the last weeks and affect almost all dimensions of the global economy. Thus, the flow of foreign direct investment (FDI) will not be spared from the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic. Recently, the UN Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) published a report stating that COVID-19 “could bring global foreign direct investment flows to their lowest levels since the 2008-2009 financi

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With 65% of EU Exports to Vietnam and 71% of Exports from Vietnam to EU becoming duty free this is a strong indication for future growth in Vietnam as an alternative manufacturing location in Asia bringing new investment. The Committee on International Trade backed the free trade and investment protection agreements between the EU and Vietnam The committee gave its consent to the free trade agreement by 29 votes, six votes against and five abstentions and recommends that EP P

An impressive 59% was in the Eastern Economic Corridor, with China outreaching Japan to become the biggest international investor in Thailand. Thailand remained an investment destination for international investors last year, as reflected in the overall value of investment promotion requests in 2019, released by the Board of Investment (BOI) today, which exceed a 750 billion baht goal. An impressive 59% was in the Eastern Economic Corridor, with China outreaching Japan to bec

GTDW China Trade Development Week is delighted to welcome Institutional Partner Shanghai Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (SAEFI) as Institutional Partners for the 19th International Edition of Global Trade Development Week, to be held in Shanghai Pudong, 16-18 June 2020. VIEW SAEFI WEBSITE: http://www.saefi.org.cn/ Shanghai Association of Enterprises with Foreign Investment (SAEFI) is a non-profit-making social legal entity approved by the Shanghai Municipa