Unlocking Johor-Singapore SEZ Potential: Cutting Red Tape & Infrastructure Needed to Attract Global Investment
Can the Johor-Singapore SEZ truly succeed, or will red tape and infrastructure challenges stall its potential?
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 4 days ago
- 3 min
ASEAN’s Talent Crisis: Can Foreign Innovators Rescue a Failing Workforce?
ASEAN's digital transformation is at risk as local talent falls short, forcing countries to rely on foreign innovators.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- 5 days ago
- 3 min
How APAC Incentives Are Accelerating Electric Vehicle Growth
Global incentives are fueling the rapid growth of electric vehicles (EVs).
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 13
- 1 min
APAC FDI Brief: Your Gateway to 1,200+ Curated Articles and Reports
Unlock free, exclusive access to 1,200+ curated articles and reports on FDI, trade, and economic development in Asia-Pacific.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 8
- 1 min
Global FDI Transformed: The Rise of Servitisation and Green Technology
Brick and mortar investments flail as the foreign direct investment (FDI) world embraces services and a push towards green technology.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 6
- 1 min
2024 FDI Surge: Digitization and Energy Transition Lead Amid Battery Sector Slowdown
Digitization and energy transition are driving the 2024 FDI surge, with renewable energy projects leading the way.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 5
- 2 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 2
- 1 min
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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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Aug 1
- 2 min
Can Turkey's Bold 5-Year FDI Strategy Turn the Tide?
Turkey's new 5-year investment promotion strategy is an ambitious attempt to position the country as a leading hub for high-value investment
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 31
- 3 min
ESCAP, FDI Center Launch Pledge To Advance Gender Equality In Foreign Direct Investment
ESCAP, FDI Center Launch Pledge To Advance Gender Equality In Foreign Direct Investment
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Global FDI Recovery Remains Elusive, UN Report Finds
Hopes of a post-pandemic recovery in foreign direct investment , and a potential return to FDI boom times, have been dashed once again....
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 18
- 1 min
Will Johor-Singapore SEZ Make It This Time?
Despite optimism on the part of both Singapore and Johor governments, industry players remain skeptical about the lack of digital and public
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 16
- 1 min
Canada’s Pension Debate Highlights Global Struggle for Institutional Capital As A Source For FDI
As governments worldwide eye pension funds as a source of FDI, Canada's inquiry highlights the tension between international investments and
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 11
- 2 min
Singapore’s Pursuit of Advanced Manufacturing Companies
Singapore’s Pursuit of Advanced Manufacturing Companies
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 3
- 1 min
89% of Corporate Investors Plan to Increase or Maintain Level of Investments
89% of Corporate Investors Plan to Increase or Maintain Level of Investments
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jul 2
- 1 min
Unlock ASEAN's Investment Potential: Join the 2024 ASEAN Investment Forum in Lao PDR on October 7
Unlock ASEAN's Investment Potential: Join the 2024 ASEAN Investment Forum in Lao PDR on October 7
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jun 26
- 1 min
Southeast Asia Top Choice For Firms Diversifying Supply Chains Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Southeast Asia Top Choice For Firms Diversifying Supply Chains Amid U.S.-China Tensions
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jun 25
- 2 min
Mckinsey: Southeast Asia Quarterly Economic Review: Sustaining The Momentum
Southeast Asia’s economies continue to sustain their growth momentum in the first quarter 2024. GDP grew in all economies.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jun 24
- 2 min
WORLD INVESTMENT REPORT 2024 - UNCTAD
UNCTAD World Investment Report 2024 highlights resilience in Southeast Asia and ASEAN amid a global FDI decline.
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APAC Foreign Investment Brief
- Jun 14
- 2 min
Are IPAs Ready to Help Firms Navigate ESG ‘Tsunami’?
New EU supply chain rules pose challenges for developing countries, sparking calls for investment promotion agencies to bolster ESG...
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