Asia-Pacific Foreign Investment Brief
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Newly released demographic figures show that the populations of more than a third of China’s provinces have shrunk in 2021. The figures...

In a global economy facing a protracted period of weak growth and high inflation, Southeast Asia is a rare reason for optimism, with...

The idea — increasingly popular among policymakers, particularly in the West — that international trade and investment should...

Southeast Asia has moved on from the challenges of Covid-19 and is fast re-emerging as a region that is enjoying rapid economic growth,...

Business confidence in Malaysia remains high on the back of growth potential in the ASEAN region, according to a report by Standard...

From Sharm El Sheik for COP27 to Bali for the G20 Indonesia Presidency 2022, ASEAN Summit in Phnom Penh, and now Bangkok for APEC 2022...

As China nurtures its quasi-monopoly in manufacturing of critical products, other countries have started to reassess their trade and...

The era of easy money is now officially over. For 15 years, policymakers have tried to stimulate the global economy through money...

If the Chinese economy goes through a prolonged slump, India, Indonesia and Vietnam could all experience a surge in FDI. By Jon...

This book explains how rapid digitalization during COVID-19 has accelerated the growth of digital services trade in Asia and the Pacific,...

The end of the Asian ‘summit season’ brings a big sigh of relief to most participating members. The region appears to have gotten...

The US, Singapore, Ireland, Denmark, Hungary, Luxembourg, Romania, Switzerland, Sweden and Hong Kong rank as the top ten countries in the...

The need for energy independence, manufacturing capacity, and a green transition will shape investment trends over the next decade. By...

Malaysia and Vietnam have witnessed exponential FDI growth in 2022. Has their success come at China's expense? Malaysia has traditionally...

We need to work across borders to ensure that the benefits of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership are enjoyed by everyone. By...

Annually we support over 100+ international businesses, governments, donors, and trade organizations to deliver Asia-Pacific economic...

The Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index (STI) measures how effectively 30 major trading economies are geared for long-term economic...

- An estimated $3.37 trillion worth, or 21% of all global trade, transited through the South China Sea in 2016, according to the United...

A global recession may come in 2023. While it would wreak havoc on all parts of the globe, developing nations will be most affected. By...

The world’s population growth has become increasingly concentrated in developing countries, highlighting the need to address inequalities...