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Top 5 FDI Projects In 2022 For Job Creation

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Top 5 FDI Projects In 2022 For Job Creation

India was the dominant destination market when it came to job creation in FDI projects in 2022, benefitting from China's troubles. By Glenn Barklie, Investment Monitor Some foreign direct investment (FDI) projects were announced in 2022 that will create tens of thousands of jobs. Unsurprisingly, these deals are to take place in developing markets. India was the destination of choice for several companies that are looking to utilize the country’s array of available talent to s

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Indonesia Continues Negotiations With Tesla After G20

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Jan 13
1 min

Indonesia Continues Negotiations With Tesla After G20

The Indonesian government said it was negotiating with United States carmaker Tesla amid reports that both parties were getting closer to an agreement to build production facilities in Indonesia. Coordinating Maritime and Investment Affairs Minister Luhut Pandjaitan told Reuters on Thursday that negotiations between the two parties are “still ongoing”. VIEW ARTICLE #trade #globaltrade #fdi #investment #economy #economicdevelopment #policy #government #foreigninvestment #asia

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Government Of China Pledges $22 Billion For Projects In The Philippines

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Jan 12
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Government Of China Pledges $22 Billion For Projects In The Philippines

Intra-Asian trade and investments continue to be key as the Government of China pledges USD22 billion for projects in the Philippines The Government of the Philippines has secured around USD22 billion worth of investment pledges from the Government of China for upcoming projects in the country. Out of the total, around USD13.80 billion has been pledged for investments in the energy sectors, including solar and wind energy and off-grid power supply systems. Other investments w

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Europe’s Energy Crisis Prompting Companies To Move Manufacturing To New Regions

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Dec 14, 2022
1 min

Europe’s Energy Crisis Prompting Companies To Move Manufacturing To New Regions

Volatile energy prices are squeezing household costs and business productivity in Europe. In response, some companies may move production out of Europe to regions with lower energy prices. In Europe, soaring energy prices have led to production declines in energy-sensitive industries over recent months. As a ripple effect, European fertilizer production capacity has decreased as much as 70%, crude steel capacity has fallen 10%, and aluminum and zinc production capacity has su

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Poll: How Important Is The ASEAN Region To Your Organization's Growth Strategy?

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Dec 7, 2022
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Poll: How Important Is The ASEAN Region To Your Organization's Growth Strategy?

In 2022 HSBC surveyed 1,500 companies from China, France, Germany, India, the US, and the UK, and found that 90% of foreign companies operating in the SE Asia (ASEAN) region plan to grow their presence. Two-thirds expect organic growth of 20% or more over the next 12 months! Southeast Asia is primed for growth. With a population of 680 million people: 50% more than the EU and more than twice as many as the US, it is a population that has become increasingly affluent and educa

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Standard Chartered: Business Confidence In Malaysia Still High On Growth Potential In ASEAN

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Dec 2, 2022
1 min

Standard Chartered: Business Confidence In Malaysia Still High On Growth Potential In ASEAN

Business confidence in Malaysia remains high on the back of growth potential in the ASEAN region, according to a report by Standard Chartered. In a report entitled 'Winning in Asean', Standard Chartered found that 64 per cent of business leaders surveyed currently have or plan to have a sales presence in Malaysia over the next three years, indicating a positive outlook on the market. "In Malaysia, the manufacturing sector continues to play a vital role in the country's econom

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Chips Producers Now Face Overcapacity Risk

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Nov 20, 2022
1 min

Chips Producers Now Face Overcapacity Risk

Lead times have decreased because of weaker demand and new investment The semiconductor super cycle of booming demand and undersupply over the past two years is coming to an end, forcing chip companies to announce cost savings and reassess their long-term planned investment campaigns. The average lead time for all semiconductors — the difference between when a chip is ordered and delivered — fell from 26.3 days in September to 25.5 days in October, according to data from Susq

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Chinese Exports Fall as Global Economy Cools - Official Trade Data

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Nov 17, 2022
3 min

Chinese Exports Fall as Global Economy Cools - Official Trade Data

For the first time in over two years, China’s monthly exports fell year-on-year as the global economy cooled off. By John W. Miller, Chief Analyst, Trade Data Monitor As the world’s top export power, China is bearing the consequences of higher inflation in the U.S. and European Union, rising interest rates, lower economic growth, and the end of stimulus payments. In addition, Beijing has pursued a “zero Covid” strategy that has curtailed some economic activity. Overall, Chine

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Which countries spend the least on education (and what does it mean for FDI)?

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Nov 16, 2022
1 min

Which countries spend the least on education (and what does it mean for FDI)?

Governments are under pressure to cut their spending, including on education, but do they risk putting off investors if they do so? By Viola Caon, Investment Monitor FDI and education expenditure A good education system is more likely to produce the talent pool that multinational companies are looking for when they go through their foreign direct investment (FDI) site-selection process. Cuts to government spending in this sector are likely to have an impact on countries’ FDI

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FDI: The Great Resource Disconnect Puts EV Targets At Risk

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Nov 15, 2022
2 min

FDI: The Great Resource Disconnect Puts EV Targets At Risk

Investors are pouring in capital, but little new mining capacity is coming online, By Alex Irwin-Hunt, FDI Intelligence While the energy transition has created an exuberance of investment into the manufacturing of battery and electric vehicles (EVs), investment into critical minerals mining has struggled to keep up. In the first three quarters of 2022, foreign investors announced greenfield battery and EV manufacturing projects worth more than $63bn, according to the latest d

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All Asia is saying is give economic peace a chance

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Nov 3, 2022
2 min

All Asia is saying is give economic peace a chance

As if the stakes in the ongoing US–China geopolitical competition weren’t high enough already, on 7 October the United States banned the transfer of key microchip technologies to Chinese entities. With the chip ban the United States has signalled — despite the Biden administration’s denials — that it is committed to a strategy of containment not only in military, but now also in economic terms. This begins with thwarting China’s ambitions to dominate the development and produ

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Cambodia punches above its weight in attracting FDI

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Nov 2, 2022
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Cambodia punches above its weight in attracting FDI

Cambodia, a lesser-known FDI location in Southeast Asia, must compete against the likes of Singapore and Vietnam to attract inward investment. Despite stiff competition, it has managed to win more than its fair share of greenfield projects. Asia Pacific-based companies top the list for Cambodian investment GlobalData’s FDI projects database shows that between 2019 and 2021, FDI into Cambodia has been driven, almost exclusively, by companies based in Asia-Pacific, North Americ

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Nov 1, 2022
3 min

October Newsletter: Asia Pacific Economic Development, FDI & Trade

A quick snapshot of our top stories and resources for Asia Pacific Economic Development, FDI & Trade, supporting the public & private sectors in developing capacity and sharing the latest insights and trends. 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 b

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The Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in 2022

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Nov 1, 2022
1 min

The Top 100 Most Valuable Brands in 2022

Given the allusive nature of brands, determining a brand’s financial value is a difficult task. Despite a brand’s intangibility, it’s hard to deny just how effective a strong one can be at boosting a company’s bottom line. With this in mind, Brand Finance takes on the challenge of identifying the world’s most valuable brands in the world in its annual Global 500 Report. The graphic above, using data from the latest edition of the report, highlights the top 100 most valuable b

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Oct 19, 2022
3 min

Six Trends for Vietnam’s Export Machine

The question for Vietnam is no longer whether it’s going to become an export powerhouse. Exports in the first nine months of 2022 rose 17.2% to $282.3 billion, helping the economy expand almost 14% in the third quarter. By John W. Miller, Chief Economic Analyst, Trade Data Monitor. Shipments to key markets like the U.S. are rising, key multinational firms are flocking to Vietnam to give them an alternative to China at a time of trade tensions between Washington and Beijing, a

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How Do The World’s Top FDI Locations Trade And Invest Globally?

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Oct 14, 2022
1 min

How Do The World’s Top FDI Locations Trade And Invest Globally?

The world’s largest economies favour outbound FDI when it comes to overseas investment but remain split on trade. By Naomi Davies, Investment Monitor The relationship between foreign direct investment (FDI) and international trade is central to globalisation. Both transactions play different economic roles but often complement each other. Research from the OECD suggests that, until the mid-1980s, increased international trade led to higher levels of direct investment between

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Oct 13, 2022
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ASEAN Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Reach Record High

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Oct 10, 2022
2 min

ASEAN Foreign Direct Investment Inflows Reach Record High

Foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the ASEAN region for the 2021 calendar year reached a record level of USD 174 billion, equaling the pre-pandemic high recorded in 2019. Key drivers for rising FDI inflows into Southeast Asia include diversification of manufacturing supply chains by multinationals, as well as new investments to tap rapidly growing consumer markets in ASEAN. Strong FDI inflows into electronics manufacturing, and also projects related to electric vehi

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The Top 10 EV Battery Manufacturers 2022 (The Top 10 Producers Are All Asian Companies!)

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Oct 6, 2022
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The Top 10 EV Battery Manufacturers 2022 (The Top 10 Producers Are All Asian Companies!)

The global electric vehicle (EV) battery market is expected to grow from $17 billion to more than $95 billion between 2019 and 2028. With increasing demand to decarbonize the transportation sector, companies producing the batteries that power EVs have seen substantial momentum. Here we update our previous graphic of the top 10 EV battery manufacturers, bringing you the world’s biggest battery manufacturers in 2022. Chinese Dominance Despite efforts from the United States and

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Quo Vadis Supply Chains? Global Value Chains: De-Globalization & Decoupling

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Oct 5, 2022
2 min

Quo Vadis Supply Chains? Global Value Chains: De-Globalization & Decoupling

After two years of supply chain problems, the majority of efficiency-seeking foreign direct investment (FDI) firms have started searching for alternative suppliers. By David East & Martin G. Kaspar Even the most ardent proponents of the type of globalization we became accustomed to in the early 2000s are now accepting that we have entered a phase of de-globalization and decoupling of global value chains (GVCs). The underlying reasons for this trend (political, protectionist,

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