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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

21 hours ago
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The top five FDI deals in 2022

Semiconductor investments dominated the largest FDI deals in 2022 as Intel, SK, TSMC and Vedanta all announced overseas mega-projects. Four of the five largest foreign direct investment (FDI) projects recorded in 2022 were in the semiconductor subsector. The global chip shortage has been a key topic for almost two years, and Covid-19-related supply chain issues, which impacted several industries, were significantly felt in the development of chips. Several large pushes have b

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UNCTAD: The Digital Transformation of Investment Promotion Agencies

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3 days ago
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UNCTAD: The Digital Transformation of Investment Promotion Agencies

Investment promotion agencies (IPAs) have been adopting new ways of working online and using digital tools, a process accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. To date, most digital tools used by IPAs relate to their investment promotion functions, such as marketing and investor targeting. But, in line with wider e-government efforts, digital tools and processes are increasingly being used by IPAs across the whole investment cycle, including to facilitate site selection, streamli

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What to expect from the Chinese economy in 2023 (and beyond)

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4 days ago
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What to expect from the Chinese economy in 2023 (and beyond)

China will begin its much-needed economic reopening this year, but this will not stop fundamental geopolitical and geoeconomic shifts affecting the country. Rory Green, chief China economist at macroeconomic forecasting consultancy TS Lombard, sat down with Investment Monitor to talk about the company’s 2023 predictions and analysis, with an emphasis on foreign direct investment (FDI). How did investment into and out of China shape up in 2022? Last year was a slow one for Chi

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Three Questions That Will Shape Trade In 2023

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5 days ago
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Three Questions That Will Shape Trade In 2023

1) how will China assess the new strategic chessboard? 2) is ASEAN ready for primetime? 3) can the US and the EU save their marriage? By Stephen Olson, Hinrich Foundation From growing concerns over China's impact to the spilling over of climate policy into the trade realm, a fundamental remake of the trade landscape not experienced in decades is now unfolding. Three questions will drive trade in 2023. At the start of what promises to be another tumultuous year in internationa

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Speakers & Registration: WAIPA Asia Pacific IPAs Investment Conference, Feb 21&22, UN Bangkok

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6 days ago
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Speakers & Registration: WAIPA Asia Pacific IPAs Investment Conference, Feb 21&22, UN Bangkok

The first major in-person event for WAIPA in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023, is free to attend and open to Investment Promotion Agencies, EDOs, and related FDI entities from federal, state, and city organizations. The WAIPA APAC IPAS Investment Conference & Workshops will take place alongside United Nations ESCAP Asia Pacific Trade, Investment & Innovation Week and will be held at the UN Conference Centre, in Bangkok, Thailand. VIEW PROGRAM & REGISTER KEYNOTE SPEAKERS ·

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Asia-Pacific continues to dominate the global semiconductor market

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7 days ago
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Asia-Pacific continues to dominate the global semiconductor market

The semiconductor industry has suffered significant shortages during the pandemic, meaning it is still highly dependent on Asia-Pacific. By Viola Caon Investment Monitor As previously reported, the most significant bottlenecks in the global semiconductor supply chain lie in advanced manufacturing capacity, for which Taiwan and South Korea have a combined 100% of the global manufacturing capacity in seven-nanometre (nm) and 5nm chips. Boston Consulting Group estimates the spli

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FDI: Saudi Arabia switches to overseas investment to boost influence

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Jan 29
1 min

FDI: Saudi Arabia switches to overseas investment to boost influence

State and private companies from Saudi Arabia have been boosting their outbound campaigns as investment becomes the country’s favoured tool for soft power in the Middle East and Islamic world. Foreign investment from both state-owned and private companies in Saudi Arabia totalled a record $22.6bn in the first 11 months of 2022, up from $2.2bn over the same period in 2021, according to fDi Markets. The Public Investment Fund (PIF), the country’s sovereign wealth fund, deployed

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Singapore's new elite visa will help lure investment, official says

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Jan 27
1 min

Singapore's new elite visa will help lure investment, official says

City-state is competing with places such as Hong Kong, Thailand for foreign talent Singapore's new five-year visa program targeting elite talent will help the city-state lure foreign investment, a senior executive at the government's investment promotion agency said in a recent interview. This month, Singapore launched the Overseas Networks & Expertise Pass (ONE Pass) as part of a strategy to attract global professionals. It targets highly skilled individuals earning at least

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Here’s how emerging economies are investing in their digital future

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 26
2 min

Here’s how emerging economies are investing in their digital future

- The initiative will identify challenges and solutions to growing digital FDI: cross-border investment in the digital economy. - Enabling digital FDI requires specific policies and measures vis-à-vis traditional FDI as digital firms operate different business models. - This initiative opens the door for cooperation in other areas such as data policy, digital payments, digital skills and international agreements. Digital transformation is rapidly taking place, and we need the

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Davos 2023: Is ASEAN On The Cusp Of Fulfilling Its Long-Held Promise

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Jan 25
2 min

Davos 2023: Is ASEAN On The Cusp Of Fulfilling Its Long-Held Promise

- Economically, ASEAN is one of the few bright spots as the global economy continues to stall. - The region is poised to lead the next era of digital participation, with a focus on e-commerce retail and online labour. - ASEAN is known for its neutrality, giving it a strong position from which to act as mediator on the global stage. In the more than half century since its founding, ASEAN has historically been a relatively ‘quiet’ trading bloc. Signs suggest, however, that this

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Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023

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Jan 24
2 min

Industries to Watch Out for Growth in Southeast Asia in 2023

Southeast Asia is home to several promising industries across its regional economy that will report quicker than the global average growth in 2023. Despite a concerning macroeconomic backdrop, various factors will continue to pull in investment and businesses to the region. Southeast Asia, or the ASEAN (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations) region as more commonly referred to in Asia, is among the fastest-growing regions in the world. According to the Asian Development

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The Complication Of Concentration In Global Trade

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Jan 22
1 min

The Complication Of Concentration In Global Trade

Concentration in the origins of traded products is widespread, prompting questions about whether to diversify or decouple. Mckinsey Global Institute No region is close to being self-sufficient. Every region relies on trade with others for more than 25 percent of at least one important type of good. About 40 percent of global trade is “concentrated.” Importing economies rely on three or fewer nations for this share of global trade. Three-quarters of this concentration comes fr

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The Lure Of Singapore: Chinese Flock To ‘Asia’s Switzerland’

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Jan 20
1 min

The Lure Of Singapore: Chinese Flock To ‘Asia’s Switzerland’

Geopolitical tension has increased the city-state’s attraction as a financial outpost and safe haven. But can it maintain its neutrality? Chinese individuals, their families, their companies, and their advisers, according to a wide range of bankers, lawyers, accountants, and investors interviewed by the Financial Times, now see Singapore as the vessel that can navigate them through a series of expected storms. At the same time, they add, it is becoming an increasingly vital p

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 20
1 min

Happy Lunar New Year 2023

We would like to wish the Asia Pacific economic development, trade & investment community a very Happy Lunar New Year and we wish good fortune for the Year of the Rabbit. We look forward to meeting many of you at the WAIPA Asia Pacific IPAs Investment Conference, on February 21&22, UN Conference Centre, Bangkok View the full program, speakers, hotel, and registration Don't forget to participate in the WAIPA-OCO IPA Innovation Index 2023 themed; “The Future of FDI: How to meas

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An Introduction to Special Economic Zones in Indonesia

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Jan 19
2 min

An Introduction to Special Economic Zones in Indonesia

Indonesia’s government has made the development of the country’s special economic zones (SEZ) a priority policy with the aim of attracting over US$50 billion in foreign investment over the next decade, particularly for SEZ-oriented manufacturing. As of 2022, there are 19 SEZs of which 12 are in operation and the remainder in the construction phase. Eight are designated for tourism with the rest for manufacturing and processing. The concept of SEZs in Indonesia was only announ

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Thailand Saw Pledges By Local And Foreign Investors Jump 39% Last year

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Jan 19
1 min

Thailand Saw Pledges By Local And Foreign Investors Jump 39% Last year

Thailand saw pledges by local and foreign investors jump 39% last year compared to the previous year, the country’s Board of Investment (BOI) announced on January 13. Investment applications in the country reached Bt664.6bn (around $20bn), boosted by significant foreign direct investment (FDI) funnelled to key sectors including electronics, the electric vehicle (EV) supply chain, and data centers. The numbers came after a board meeting that also approved a new “coordination m

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WEF: Here's Our 6️⃣ Things To Know About Trade For The Month

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Jan 18
1 min

WEF: Here's Our 6️⃣ Things To Know About Trade For The Month

From chip disputes to the EU's carbon border tax: 6 things to know about international trade this month 1️⃣ Trade records, or trade depression? 2️⃣ EU carbon border tax raises questions 3️⃣ EU-Chile trade deal could boost clean energy 4️⃣ Where next for semi-conductor trade 5️⃣ Singapore and South Korea sign a digital trade deal 6️⃣ Brexit toll on British trade Check out these stories here ➡ https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2023/01/6-things-to-know-about-international-trade-thi

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Final Call: WAIPA-OCO Global IPA Innovation Index 2023

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 18
1 min

Final Call: WAIPA-OCO Global IPA Innovation Index 2023

OCO Global and WAIPA are completing the launch of the IPA Innovation Index 2023 - Final Call for survey participation. Themed; “The Future of FDI: How to Attract, Measure and Sustain Quality FDI”, the report will look at current best practices in FDI, the future of FDI, and the implications for IPAs from both emerging markets and developed economies. The focus will be on 8 key topics 1. Investors views 2. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 3. Quality FDI vs Quantity FDI 4.

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Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jan 17
1 min

Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country

On average, there are 250 babies born every minute around the world. This adds up to over 130 million new human beings entering the world every year. Then it’s no surprise that the world’s population, which now stands at a whopping 8 billion, has more than tripled since the mid-20th century. This graphic by Truman Du uses December 2022 population data from the UN and summaries from the French Institute for Demographic Studies (INED) to show the unequal rise and fall of the wo

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How Investment Promotion Agencies can help us reach the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

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Jan 17
2 min

How Investment Promotion Agencies can help us reach the UN's Sustainable Development Goals

WEF Davos 2023; - The UN's Sustainable Development Goals will help build a better world for all — but meeting them costs money and requires investment. - Countries like India have long used Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs) to attract foreign investment, but now IPAs are also being used to direct that investment toward sustainable development. - Indicators including manufacturing, climate change and health are all beneficiaries of this method of attracting investment. To i

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