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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

2 days ago
2 min

Vietnam Fights For Foreign Investors

Foreign direct investment in Vietnam continues to increase, rising from US$11.57 billion in July to US$12.8 billion in August 2022, signalling the country’s recovery from COVID-19. The growth is partly due to Hanoi’s consistent efforts to provide a safe and welcoming environment for foreign business through Special Economic Zones (SEZs) — ensuring companies have access to a local workforce in favourable conditions. There is a new impetus to invest in Vietnam due to the disrup

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Renewables set to smash FDI record in 2022

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3 days ago
1 min

Renewables set to smash FDI record in 2022

Megaprojects in hydrogen and offshore wind are behind another boom year for the sector Foreign investors announced 327 projects in renewable energy between January and July, which is in line with the average recorded in the previous three years, according to fDi Markets figures. However, those 327 projects mobilised as much as $132.2bn in committed capital expenditure, which is already higher than full-year figures in 2021 and 2020, and slightly short of the $138.3bn announce

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Report: SE Asia Leads Adoption Of New Tech - Steady Rise In FDI Is Testament To Investor' Confidence

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Sep 13
2 min

Report: SE Asia Leads Adoption Of New Tech - Steady Rise In FDI Is Testament To Investor' Confidence

Meta and Bain & Company report unveils key digital consumer insights as eCommerce outlook across the region remains positive and digital consumer population continues to grow! Southeast Asia’s long-term outlook remains robust with the region’s projected GDP growth from 2022 to 2023 forecast to outpace most other markets such as the US, the EU, and China. This is according to Bain & Company and Meta ’s annual SYNC Southeast Asia report which looks at the digital economy and th

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Aug 18
1 min

FDI in 2021: M&A Trends

Following an 11% decline in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in 2020, foreign M&A deals bounced back in 2021 and far exceeded pre-Covid-19 levels according to Investment Monitor’s Global FDI Annual Report 2022. The number of cross-border merger and acquisition (M&A) announcements increased significantly in 2021 with a 45.2% jump compared to the previous year. Analysis from Investment Monitor’s Global FDI Annual Report 2022 revealed that foreign M&A levels grew at a faste

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Global FDI Annual Report 2022 - Free White Paper

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Aug 17
1 min

Global FDI Annual Report 2022 - Free White Paper

Global levels of foreign direct investment (FDI) saw a strong rebound in 2022, as the market started to recover from the pandemic-driven downturn the prior year. But which locations, sectors, and companies led the charge back to FDI growth? And can the momentum be maintained? We are pleased to share the white paper from Investment Monitor which you can download here: View White Paper #trade #globaltrade #fdi #foreigninvestment #economy #economicdevelopment #investment #trends

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2023 Investment Opportunities in Malaysia

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Aug 16
1 min

2023 Investment Opportunities in Malaysia

China remains Malaysia’s largest foreign investor in the manufacturing sector and has been since 2016, in addition to being Malaysia’s largest trading partner since 2009. China accounted for 18.6% of Malaysia’s total trade in 2020, while Malaysian exports to China recorded a new high in 2020, expanding by 11.1 percent to US$37.77 billion. Bilateral trade reached US$176.8 billion in 2021. Renowned Chinese companies Huawei Technologies Co Ltd, Longi Solar Technology Co Ltd, Jin

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What Does Rising Inflation Mean For FDI?

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Aug 8
1 min

What Does Rising Inflation Mean For FDI?

Inflation is rising across the globe in 2022, but what does this mean for multinational companies and FDI levels? “Some companies may seek a less inflation-sensitive destination and plan to move operations there in lieu of rising costs in a current location,” says Glenn Barklie, chief economist at Investment Monitor. “On the other hand, with rising energy and food prices driving up costs and tightening profits, companies could see FDI as too risky in the current climate.” Set

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Final CEO Registrations: APAC Investment Promotion Agencies Roundtable, WAIPA

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Aug 2
1 min

Final CEO Registrations: APAC Investment Promotion Agencies Roundtable, WAIPA

CEO roundtable for heads of Investment Promotion Agencies takes place tomorrow, Wednesday 3rd August, 8 am CET / 2 pm KL / 4 pm Canberra. This is a private invitation-only meeting for CEOs or nominated representatives of Asia Pacific Investment Promotion Agencies to address the development of a regional capacity-building framework and opportunities for the application of global WAIPA programs, partnerships, and networks on a regional and direct basis to APAC investment promot

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WAIPA Asia Pacific IPAs CEO Roundtable: Final Registrations!

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Aug 1
1 min

WAIPA Asia Pacific IPAs CEO Roundtable: Final Registrations!

The first Asia Pacific CEO roundtable for heads of Investment Promotion Agencies takes place on Wednesday 3rd August at 8 am CET as part of the development of a regional WAIPA capacity-building framework in support of economic development across Asia and The Pacific. Theme: ‘Enhancing APAC Investment Promotion Capabilities & and Intra-APAC Collaboration’. Outcome: Development of a regional WAIPA capacity-building framework specific to regional Investment Promotion Agencies. F

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The countries that punch above their weight when it comes to foreign direct investment

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jul 21
1 min

The countries that punch above their weight when it comes to foreign direct investment

Regional spotlight: Asia-Pacific - Singapore is the leading country within Asia-Pacific, ranking 12th in the index with a score of 4.9. New Zealand and Cambodia are also placed within the top 25, scoring 3.31 and 3.26, respectively. Ten of the 18 Asia-Pacific countries analysed in the index have a score above one. China, Bangladesh and Japan are the lowest-performing nations overall. The largest economies are underperforming China and the US are ranked towards the bottom of t

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Thailand Plans $37 Billion Smart City to Support Industrial Hub

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Jul 15
1 min

Thailand Plans $37 Billion Smart City to Support Industrial Hub

Thailand is planning to build a $37 billion smart city in an industrial hub near Bangkok that’s already drawn billions of dollars of investment pledges from global automotive, robotics, healthcare and logistics companies. A master-plan to build the city in Huai Yai subdistrict of Chonburi province, some 160 kilometers (99 miles) southeast of Bangkok, was approved by a panel chaired by Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-Ocha on Monday. The yet-to-be-named city will be spread over 14,

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FDI: Indonesia And Malaysia Emerge As Top Contenders For Investment In Asia

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jul 14
1 min

FDI: Indonesia And Malaysia Emerge As Top Contenders For Investment In Asia

Southeast Asia is "relatively insulated" from rising geopolitical tensions Investors are starting to take a second look at Asian countries for investment, with Indonesia and Malaysia emerging as among the most appealing in the region. The countries constantly figure on global investment banks' top picks for foreign investment targets globally or just in Asia, along with list staples Singapore, Hong Kong, China, and India. Both situated in Southeast Asia, the countries played

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The future of special economic zones – a best practice model

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jul 13
1 min

The future of special economic zones – a best practice model

Special economic zones have been hit hard by Covid-19 and changes in attitudes to incentives. So how can they prosper in the future? Douglas van den Berghe offers a model to answer this question. The UN Conference on Trade and Development’s 2019 World Investment Report estimated that between 2014 and 2018, the number of special economic zones (SEZs) worldwide increased by 26% to around 5,400. More than 140 countries, which include almost 75% of all developing economies and al

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Top ten global FDI locations for cybersecurity

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jun 24
1 min

Top ten global FDI locations for cybersecurity

The past ten years have seen cybersecurity become an issue affecting both corporations and individuals, but which cities attract the most FDI in this field? Accelerated global digitalisation, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis, has led to an accompanied rise in cybercrime. Global cybersecurity revenues will see strong growth, reaching $198bn by 2025, up from $125.5bn in 2020, according to GlobalData’s thematic research team. This figure includes software, hardware and se

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Global FDI Investment Surges In April Amid Strong Sentiment

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jun 21
1 min

Global FDI Investment Surges In April Amid Strong Sentiment

The fDi Index reached its highest level since before the Covid-19 pandemic according to FDI Intelligence Global foreign direct investment (FDI) announcements surged in April, as software and financial firms expanded their international footprints, and renewables developers outlined major green electricity generation projects. The fDi Index, which tracks foreign investors’ sentiment, stood at 940 points in April, up by 28.5% from a year earlier, according to the latest figures

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 31
2 min

Are You Ready For FDI 4.0?

FDI 4.0 is a cross-border project that involves industry 4.0. No country or company can afford to ignore it. Excellent article by Douglas Van Den Berghe for Investment Monitor The tectonic plates of the most recent industrial revolutions are shifting when compared with previous industrial revolutions: the third and the fourth revolutions have evolved at an exponential rate rather than a linear pace. This era is no different. People are the centrepiece of the Fourth Industrial

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 30
1 min

Battery Recycling FDI Soars

The industry generates record FDI as it offers alternative to new batteries’ bottlenecks The battery recycling market generated its highest level of foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2021 as automotive companies look for alternatives to an otherwise very saturated market for electric vehicles' (EVs) batteries. Battery recycling companies announced seven FDI projects worth $637m in 2021, from four projects worth $69.4m in the previous year, according to figures from foreign i

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Site Selectors Guild report predicts the rise of the FDI megaproject

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 26
1 min

Site Selectors Guild report predicts the rise of the FDI megaproject

A survey from the Site Selectors Guild shows that FDI megaprojects are set to increase in popularity over the next five years. A Site Selectors Guild (SSG) survey released on 17 May indicates that numbers of foreign direct investment (FDI) megaprojects are expected to remain constant or increase over the next five years as the world continues its recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. The SSG characterises FDI megaprojects as being an investment of more than $1bn in value, crea

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WEF DAVOS: Launch of the World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA)

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 25
2 min

WEF DAVOS: Launch of the World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA)

- Capital earmarked for sustainable investment has been growing dramatically, even during COVID-19, reaching more than $35 trillion. - Yet, well over 95% of this pool remains in developed economies. The challenge is to get this capital to where it is most needed: productive investments in developing economies. - The launch of the World Investment for Development Alliance (WIDA) at the World Economic Forum’s Annual Meeting 2022 aims to meet this challenge. When investing is su

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UNCTAD: How digital multinationals are transforming global trade and investment

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

May 23
3 min

UNCTAD: How digital multinationals are transforming global trade and investment

“Digital MNEs can provide a boost to competitiveness across all sectors, new opportunities for business and entrepreneurial activity and new avenues for market access and participation in global value chains,” said James Zhan, UNCTAD’s director of investment and enterprise development. Digital multinational enterprises are growing at breakneck speed and changing the nature of cross-border investment. The international production footprint of digital multinational enterprises

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