This report also attempts to highlight the pandemic induced operation model transformation of IPAs including investment sustainability, investment inclusivity, inclusive regional development and knowledge sharing across the spectrum of stakeholders. The report identifies that most countries are focused on actively attracting foreign and domestic investments with the help of highly proactive IPAs that have strong investment promotion policies in place. In general, majority of

A report shows that IPAs have ramped up their ESG, sustainability, inclusivity and tech focuses during the Covid-19 pandemic. By Sofia Karadima, Investment Monitor The Covid-19 pandemic not only shook up both the global economy and the world of foreign direct investment (FDI), it also highlighted the critical role of investment promotion agencies (IPAs) in promoting national sustainable development, according to the Global IPA Perception Study 2022. The study, which was prepa

Foreign direct investment (FDI) can significantly contribute to the sustainable development of both home and host countries in several important ways: through expanding access to markets, bringing in foreign exchange, contributing to skills development, human capital growth, technology transfer and increasing competition in local markets. It can also support industry upgrading and facilitate regional and global value chain integration of small and medium-sized enterprises. Co

Leading specialist trade and investment advisory firm OCO Global is further expanding its presence across Asia with the appointment of KW Group, as Associate Regional Partner based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The new partnership will enhance OCO Global’s presence across the Asia Pacific (APAC) region, supporting existing operations in China, South Korea and Japan, while boosting OCO Global’s footprint across Asia Pacific, including Australia and New Zealand. Joachim Arnold, Ch

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 &

Great article by our friends at PM&P Germany. With a rush by IPAs to attract 'Lighthouse' Investors creating clusters of innovation excellence with common goals and community can hugely enhance the approach to high tech & innovation led industries with long term economic benefits. Experience in day-to-day contact with clients has shown that not only for large organizations but also for SMEs and Start-Up companies, international co-operations in terms of R&D partnerships are o

WAIPA and theThe World Bank launch joint report on the “State of Investment Promotion Agencies: Evidence from WAIPA-WBG’s Joint Global Survey”. This report provides details of the current characteristics of national Investment Promotion Agencies (#IPAs) around the world, based on a joint global survey conducted by the World Bank Group (WBG) and the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA). Following the novel WBG framework for investment promotion, the repor

Malaysia said it had a pipeline of investment projects worth about US$13 billion and that many local and foreign electrical and electronics (E&E) firms were looking to relocate their businesses to the country to diversify production. Its five-decade-old E&E industry accounts for 10% of the global back-end semiconductor output, and the government said it was engaging high-technology businesses looking for alternative production sites after the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China

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

Due to the unparalleled success of Conway’s recent Training Webinars in Latin America, North America & EMEA we will be running our next series dedicated to the Asia Pacific Region in June as part of the Conway-KW Group partnership towards FDI, Trade & Economic Recovery. This series is developed for Investment Promotion Agencies (IPAs), National Development Organisations and Free Trade Zones to educate participants on how best to work effectively to promote their community dur

From our partners at Site Selection Magazine we are pleased to share the top IPA's OF 2020. This is one of the very few rankings the magazine publishes based entirely on subjective input. The annual Top IPAs are selected by you, the corporate decision-makers and global site consultants who work with them day in and day out. On the following pages we join these global experts in celebrating those agencies at the top of their field. Winning agencies were selected on the followi

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

Presented with our partners at Site Selection Magazine and Conway Inc This is an Asia focused webinar on high value FDI, trade & investment strategies for economic recovery - May 21, Singapore / Shanghai Time Zone (Limited Places)!! REGISTER WHO PARTICIPATES: Corporate's & Multinationals, Government Trade & Investment Agencies, Investment Promotion Agencies, Regional Development Agencies, Free Trade Zones, Industrial Parks & Developers, Site Selection Advisory & Consultants S

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Coronavirus disruption is causing international companies and governments to re-evaluate global FDI, trade & investment strategies. Governments, IPAs, Development Authorities & Trade Zones need to adjust FDI attraction strategies now to be ready for a world after COVID-19. With 10 years trade development networks across the public & private sector in Asia Pacific contact KW Group to get insights on how to navigate this global challenge and succeed during the recovery to come.

New UNCTAD monitor documents countries' latest investment policy responses to the economic fallout from the pandemic and reports on pre-crisis developments UNCTAD's latest Investment Policy Monitor (IPM) shows that investment policy responses to the coronavirus pandemic vary from country to country. They include measures supporting investors and domestic economies in general and policies to protect critical domestic infrastructure and industries, particularly in the health se

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

In a bid to boost economic growth, Bank Indonesia (BI), the country’s central bank, cut in October 2019 its benchmark interest rate for the fourth time in four months. At its monthly meeting on Oct. 24, 2019, BI announced that the seven-day reverse repo rate would be cut by 25 basis points to 5 percent. The decision marked the fourth consecutive time the rate has been slashed since July 2019, with the central bank reducing its benchmark by 100 basis points over the period. Th

Welcome back to the new year and a new decade for The 4th GTDW Anti Illicit Trade, Brand & IPR Protection Conference + GTDW Trade Facilitation, Compliance & Digitalisation Conference & Exhibition our biggest edition to date returns to Shanghai Pudong, China from 16-18 June, presented in English & Mandarin as part of the 19th Edition of Global Trade Development Week. Theme: Digitalization, Standardization & Interoperability of Technologies. 800 International delegates, 80 Spea