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Trump's Election Win Intensifies 'Southeast Asia-Washing' Concerns

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Nov 152 min read

Trump's Election Win Intensifies 'Southeast Asia-Washing' Concerns

With Trump's election victory, Southeast Asian firms brace for harsher US tariffs.

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FDI Controversy: China-Backed Battery Plants in US Rust Belt Spark Polarized Sentiment

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Oct 232 min read

FDI Controversy: China-Backed Battery Plants in US Rust Belt Spark Polarized Sentiment

Plans by China’s Gotion to build a $2.4 billion EV battery plant in Michigan have ignited significant local and political opposition

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50% of the Top 10 Economies for Manufacturing Are in APAC

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 301 min read

50% of the Top 10 Economies for Manufacturing Are in APAC

Manufacturing remains a vital component of many economies, significantly contributing to GDP in various regions.

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China+1 Strategy: China Expands Abroad Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 271 min read

China+1 Strategy: China Expands Abroad Amid Global Supply Chain Shifts

As global economies adopt the China+1 strategy to diversify supply chains, China is expanding its manufacturing

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China's Growing FDI in Mexico Faces US Scrutiny Amid Trade Tensions

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 191 min read

China's Growing FDI in Mexico Faces US Scrutiny Amid Trade Tensions

Chinese FDI into Mexico has surged, raising concerns about Mexico's role as a backdoor for Chinese goods into the US market

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Asia: The Epicenter of Global Trade & Investment Shifts

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 161 min read

Asia: The Epicenter of Global Trade & Investment Shifts

Asia is emerging as the epicenter of global trade shifts, fueled by geopolitical trends and regional integration.

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Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Powerhouse: Key Opportunities for Global Supply Chain Growth

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 131 min read

Unlocking Southeast Asia’s Manufacturing Powerhouse: Key Opportunities for Global Supply Chain Growth

Southeast Asia is fast becoming a critical hub in global manufacturing, with Indonesia and Vietnam leading the charge.

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Is APAC Surge in FDI Next For Volkswagen?

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 101 min read

Is APAC Surge in FDI Next For Volkswagen?

As Volkswagen faces rising costs, union pressures, and political challenges in Germany, the auto giant considers closing domestic plants

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Global Electric Vehicle Trade Surges as China and Germany Lead Exports

GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Sep 33 min read

Global Electric Vehicle Trade Surges as China and Germany Lead Exports

The electric vehicle (EV) market is booming, with global trade hitting $150 billion in 2023. China and Germany lead in EV exports, while...

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ASEAN's Race to Replace China: Who Will Win the Global Manufacturing Shift?

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Sep 23 min read

ASEAN's Race to Replace China: Who Will Win the Global Manufacturing Shift?

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ASEAN FDI Outpaces China For First Time In Decade Amid Supply Shifts, Rising Costs: Report

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Aug 52 min read

ASEAN FDI Outpaces China For First Time In Decade Amid Supply Shifts, Rising Costs: Report

In 2023, Southeast Asia's top six economies attracted US$206 billion in FDI, surpassing China's US$43 billion.

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US Investment in ASEAN Hits Record High, Outstripping Traditional Markets

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Aug 21 min read

US Investment in ASEAN Hits Record High, Outstripping Traditional Markets

U.S. direct investment in ASEAN soared by nearly 12% in 2023 to a record $476 billion, outstripping investments in China, Japan, Korea,

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RCEP Fostering Development in Southeast Asia

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jul 302 min read

RCEP Fostering Development in Southeast Asia

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GTDW FDI Trade & Supply Chain Digitalisation News

Jul 261 min read

Chinese Exports Show No Sign Of Slowing

Chinese exports grew year-on-year by 3.8% in the first half of 2024, as concerns mount in other countries about widening trade imbalances...

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Singapore’s Pursuit of Advanced Manufacturing Companies

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jul 112 min read

Singapore’s Pursuit of Advanced Manufacturing Companies

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WEF: 5 Key Trade & Investment Articles From June

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 273 min read

WEF: 5 Key Trade & Investment Articles From June

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Southeast Asia Top Choice For Firms Diversifying Supply Chains Amid U.S.-China Tensions

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 261 min read

Southeast Asia Top Choice For Firms Diversifying Supply Chains Amid U.S.-China Tensions

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Major ASEAN Economies See Stronger Investments Amid Supply Chain Shifts

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 131 min read

Major ASEAN Economies See Stronger Investments Amid Supply Chain Shifts

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Export Boom in SE Asia - Nomura Forecasts Big Gains For India, Vietnam & Malaysia

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 51 min read

Export Boom in SE Asia - Nomura Forecasts Big Gains For India, Vietnam & Malaysia

New report from Nomura, which spoke to more than 100 multinationals and tracked foreign investment flows across the world, the beneficiaries

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Xi's Trip to Europe Followed China’s FDI Trail

APAC Foreign Investment Brief

Jun 41 min read

Xi's Trip to Europe Followed China’s FDI Trail

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