Held in partnership with United Nations ESCAP as part of the APAC Trade Investment & Innovation Week this is the first major in-person event for WAIPA in the Asia-Pacific region in 2023. Participation is open to all international and regional members (and prospective members). WAIPA will be supporting the program with several events and workshops, for the investment promotion community including the first Asia-Pacific WAIPA IPAs Investment Conference, launch of the UN ESCAP D

As far as investors are concerned, China has been the undisputed king of Asia-Pacific for decades. However, some signs point towards the country losing its appeal. With the world’s largest population at its disposal, China was also able to offer investors a cheap labour force with diverse skillsets, a key attribute for companies seeking large-scale manufacturing investments. China’s economy continued to thrive and experienced little competition from neighbouring countries for

The KPIs of investment promotion should better reflect a more holistic approach to economic development It is sometimes said that the currency of economic development – and investment attraction – is jobs. In this view, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) exist primarily to help create employment through the investment they attract. The mission statements of most IPAs suggest that job creation remains the primary goal for most of them. The almost exclusive focus on job creat

As the pandemic-fueled liquidity begins to wane and the reality of inflation and higher interest rates sets in, many economies will face considerable challenges. Middle East and North Africa (MENA) countries are vying to attract global investors and increase Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). Yet, capital flows are reversing from emerging to developed markets—specifically in the United States, where interest rates are rising to levels not seen since 2018. The year 2018 is illus

KW Group have 10 years experience of getting your message straight to Asian markets, clients & investors. Support & Advisory Services Include: • Asia Market Access Strategy & Implementation (Inbound & Outbound) • Regional Agent (Sales) Representation - Sales & Business Development • Establishment of Regional Offices • Trade Missions, Conferences, Roadshows, Trade Exhibitions (Ex Informa UBM & Marcus Evans) B2B Meetings, Technical Workshops, Programs & Speakers • Marketing & L