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Trade Development News
- Jan 8
- 2 min
The future of FDI: drivers and directions to 2030
UNCTAD's James Zhan identifies the factors that will shape the coming decade in FDI, published by FDI Intelligence Over the past two decades, global value chains witnessed one of rapid growth followed by one of stagnation. The decade to 2030 is likely to be one of transformation for global value chains (GVCs), reshaping the global trade and investment landscape. The pandemic has caused a treble shock of supply, demand and policy. It has a severe impact on FDI and GVCs. I woul
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Trade Development News
- Dec 31, 2020
- 2 min
FDI Trends & Outlook In Asia & The Pacific 2020/2021, UNESCAP
The investment landscape in Asia and the Pacific has become increasingly uncertain and tied to the unfolding of current global and regional political economic risks, such as increased trade tensions, the retreat of multilateralism, and health risks resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. Together, these risks have disrupted global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows to, from and within Asia and the Pacific. HIGHLIGHTS • Globally, both FDI inflows and outflows started to recov
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Trade Development News
- Dec 17, 2020
- 1 min
Ranked: The Most Valuable Nation Brands in 2020
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
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Trade Development News
- Dec 9, 2020
- 1 min
Asia Pacific FDI, Trade & Investment Newsletter
Trade & investment in the Asia Pacific region has seen significant steps forward in November! RCEP: The signing of the 15 country RCEP trade agreement will shape global economics and politics at a time that intra-asian trade already outweighs that of all other regions the reliance on western markets has lost some significance of late. Global Economy Being Redrawn By Chinese Export Boom: Latest November China Trade Data insights from our partners at Trade Data Monitor, authore
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Trade Development News
- Nov 24, 2020
- 2 min
Why China Is Creating a New Asia-Pacific Trade Pact: QuickTake
First President Donald Trump withdrew the U.S. from a 12-nation, pan-Pacific trade deal known as the TPP. Then Prime Minister Narendra Modi pulled India out of another regional grouping led by China known as the RCEP. In both cases, protectionism played a part; in both cases, the show went on without them. With the 15-country RCEP deal now signed, the question is what the impact will be on American and Chinese efforts to boost their clout -- and business -- across Asia. 1. Wh
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Trade Development News
- Oct 30, 2020
- 2 min
CAN FDI DATA BE TRUSTED?
Irregularities in the data saw the withdrawal of this year's World Bank Doing Business report. Investment Monitor delves into the world of FDI data to assess whether the numbers can be trusted. The withdrawal of the World Bank’s Doing Business report this year sparked alarm among investors and policymakers the world over. The bank is currently investigating ‘irregularities’ in recent editions that affected the rankings of China and Saudi Arabia, among others. The level of con
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Trade Development News
- Oct 16, 2020
- 1 min
AT THE CENTRE OF FDI, TRADE & INVESTMENT IN ASIA FOR 10 YEARS
Asian markets are seeing a robust resilience through the current covid, trade wars & associated economic turbulence. With strong intra regional trade, developing local economies, free trade agreements, booming e-commerce and China +1 Asia Pacific economies offer fantastic opportunities through domestic and international growth but remain complex to access and in many cases language and bureaucratic red tape can be key factors to deter international FDI and market access. We
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Trade Development News
- Oct 12, 2020
- 2 min
China has its own '+1' strategy and Southeast Asia is it
Interesting perspectives on China +1, an often misunderstood economic & trade reality that is based on high value market growth in SE Asia and no longer just based on cheap labour and manufacturing costs. Increasingly, Chinese companies are finding the region an appealing alternative to compensate for their loss in market growth elsewhere, say Dr Lau Kong Cheen and Dr Vanessa Liu. There is a concept among the business community known as the “China Plus One (+1)” strategy wher
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Trade Development News
- Sep 25, 2020
- 1 min
At the centre of International Trade, Investment & FDI in Asia for 10 years!
KW Group has been leading capacity building and technical networks for donors, governments, academia, associations & enterprise clients in the region since 2010. We specialise in Inbound & outbound trade & investment, FDI, healthcare, digitalisation, customs, compliance, anti illicit trade, supply chain security, technologies & intelligence COUNTRIES WE COVER: China | Malaysia (HQ) | Singapore | India | Australia | New Zealand | Indonesia | Brunei | Thailand | Vietnam | Cambo
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Trade Development News
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
The relationship between FDI and international trade
Trade and foreign investment are different but related types of transactions that play fundamental roles in the global economy. Foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade are both drivers of the global economy, facilitating the cross-border transfer of goods, services and capital around the world. Research shows that the relationship between FDI and international trade is often complementary rather than competitive, although they represent different types of tran
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Trade Development News
- Sep 24, 2020
- 3 min
MIDA - Malaysia records approved investments of RM64.8b in 1H20
KUALA LUMPUR (Sept 24): Malaysia recorded a total of RM64.8 billion worth of investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first six months of 2020 (6M20) despite multiple headwinds on the global front, said the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA). In a joint statement with the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), it said the investments involved 1,725 projects and would create 37,110 employment opportunities in Malaysia.
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Trade Development News
- Sep 15, 2020
- 2 min
Tencent Picks Singapore as Asia Hub After India, U.S. Bans
Further strengthening of Singapore's position as SE Asia's tech hub today with the news from Tencent; Tencent Holdings Ltd. has picked Singapore as its beachhead for Asia, joining rivals Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and ByteDance Ltd. in the race to build up their presence closer to home after setbacks in the U.S. and India. Management at China’s largest social media and gaming company had been discussing Singapore as a potential regional hub and geopolitical tensions accelerat
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Trade Development News
- Sep 5, 2020
- 2 min
Why trade matters for African development
A repository of real-time information on current trade negotiations is needed to track the rules that shape development outcomes in Africa, writes David Luke Trade is central to development in Africa. A long history of economic thought, theory and practice underpins this proposition. However, I do not seek to interrogate the foundational principles of international trade, but rather to highlight issues that underscore the key role of trade as a driver of growth, sustainable d
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Trade Development News
- Sep 1, 2020
- 1 min
Need Help To Access Asia Markets?
Asia Trade, Investment, FDI, Trade Facilitation, Digitalisation & Technical Consulting, Events & Networks - With Covid-19 reducing the ability for travel and business development KW Group have expanded our technical consultancy support across the region to support market access across Asia Pacific from our HQ in Malaysia. We work with trade donors, governments, academia, chambers, associations & enterprise clients with technical consulting, market access, sales & event suppor
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Trade Development News
- Aug 28, 2020
- 2 min
WTO - How COVID-19-related restrictions on cross-border mobility are affecting global trade
A new information note published by the WTO Secretariat highlights how trade in goods and services has been affected by temporary border closures and travel restrictions linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. Key points International trade and investment have always relied on the cross-border mobility of individuals. To contain the spread of COVID-19, many WTO members imposed temporary border closures and travel restrictions. The severe restrictions on cross-border movement are not
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Trade Development News
- Aug 25, 2020
- 2 min
UNIDO - The impact of COVID-19 on manufacturing investments
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
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Trade Development News
- Jul 29, 2020
- 3 min
Critical Strategies For Investment Promotion Agencies In A New Reality
Asia FDI Experts Webinar 2.0 - Free To Attend Asia Webinar on High Value FDI, Trade & Investment Innovation Strategies & Virtual Solutions For Investment Promotion. REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/critical-strategies-for-ipas-in-the-new-reality-apac-fdi-webinar-20-tickets-115160456024 WHO PARTICIPATES: Corporate's & Multinationals, Government Trade & Investment Agencies, Investment Promotion Agencies, Regional Development Agencies, Free Trade Zones, Industrial Parks &
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Trade Development News
- Jul 17, 2020
- 2 min
Malaysia recorded RM37.4 billion worth of approved investments Q1
KUALA LUMPUR (July 16): Malaysia recorded RM37.4 billion worth of approved investments in the manufacturing, services and primary sectors in the first quarter (1Q) of this year, of which 70.4% or RM26.3 billion comprised direct domestic investment (DDI). In a statement today, the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA) said the top five sources of foreign direct investment (FDI) were Switzerland with RM2.7 billion investment, Singapore (RM2.1 billion), the United St
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Trade Development News
- Jul 17, 2020
- 1 min
LG & Panasonic among 7 companies relocating to Indonesia investing $850million
Seven companies to relocate facilities to Indonesia, invest $850m President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced on Tuesday that seven foreign companies had confirmed plans to relocate production facilities to Indonesia, mostly from China, an encouraging signal for the country’s investment climate amid the pandemic. The relocation of factories of the seven companies, which include South Korean industrial conglomerate LG and Japanese electronics giant Panasonic, is estimated to brin
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