The RBI reported that India's domestic economy successfully navigated a tumultuous global phase, showing robust credit growth and a steady external sector. Despite delayed kharif sowing and rising retail inflation driven by food and fuel, healthy demand and resilient industrial and services sectors underpin a buoyant outlook.
Hungary's government launched an investigation into former foreign minister Peter Szijjarto's role in negotiating a large BYD investment, following his resignation to join the Chinese carmaker, amidst conflict of interest accusations.
AI innovators and entrepreneurs convened in Hong Kong to discuss fostering a global entrepreneurial ecosystem through collaboration and knowledge sharing, aiming to transcend geopolitical disagreements.
German companies are showing mixed signals regarding foreign investment. While some, like Gardena and BASF, are relocating jobs abroad for cost reasons, others are withdrawing from international business due to geopolitical tensions and protectionism. Investment targets are shifting from North America to Asia.
A new report proposes an 'India-Plus Contribution Scorecard' to evaluate foreign investors based on economic contributions like exports and technology. Companies scoring over 70 would get 90-day single-window clearance, while national security screening remains mandatory.
Swiggy's foreign investment has fallen below 50%, potentially allowing its quick commerce arm Instamart to own inventory directly. This could improve margins and supply chain control, a status previously blocked by shareholders.
The Bank of Russia reported that the share of foreign investments in Russian federal loan (OFZ) bonds held steady at 3.2% as of June 1, 2026, matching the level from May 1, 2026. This represents a slight decrease from 3.9% recorded on June 1, 2025.
Hainan province has seen a 35.5% surge in new foreign-invested enterprises since its special customs regime launched six months ago. Companies are attracted by trade incentives and view Hainan as a regional hub, with investments in manufacturing and high-tech sectors.
Canada aims to attract foreign investors during the FIFA World Cup, leveraging the global spotlight to promote its economy and secure C$1 trillion over five years. The country is organizing the Canada Investment Summit in September to lure "the world's largest investors."
Uzbekistan announced plans for a new international financial centre and six investment priorities at the Tashkent International Investment Forum. The centre will operate under English common law with significant tax incentives for 50 years. The country has attracted over $150 billion in foreign investment recently.
Indian stock markets, Sensex and Nifty, rose for the third consecutive session on Tuesday, driven by positive global trends, foreign fund inflows, and easing crude oil prices following a reported US-Iran peace deal. The Sensex closed up 0.71% at 76,808.48 and Nifty 50 rose 0.57% to 23,989.15.
Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Rep. Ro Khanna are introducing a bill to create the "Foreign Investment Review Authority," an independent board to review direct foreign investments in the U.S. The bill aims to ensure investments benefit American workers and communities, prevent corrupt deals, and counter potential exploitation by adversaries.
SpaceX's potential $75 billion IPO on Nasdaq could be the largest ever, surpassing Saudi Aramco. With massive investor interest and a significant retail allocation, the listing is expected to reshape tech valuations and global capital flows.
Seattle has fallen to 13th place in a new ranking of US cities for attracting foreign businesses and investment, a significant drop from its second-place position last year. The ranking, compiled by the Financial Times and Nikkei, cited concerns over the city's 'perceived' anti-business image and economic policies.
India's government and RBI introduced measures to attract foreign portfolio investors and non-resident funds into government bonds and bank deposits, including tax exemptions and risk mitigation strategies, leading to a significant rupee gain.
India anticipates billions in foreign investment following the removal of withholding tax on government bonds and potential inclusion in the Bloomberg Global AGG Index. Citi predicts these moves will boost the economy, strengthen the balance of payments, and ease fiscal pressures.
China's Ministry of Commerce announced new regulations on foreign investment, effective July 1st. The rules aim to strengthen services, optimize management, and enhance protection for overseas investors, marking a milestone in the country's foreign investment development.
Europe saw a 7% drop in new foreign investment projects in 2025, reaching an 11-year low. France led with 852 projects despite a 17% decrease, followed by the UK and Germany. The US remains the top investing nation in Europe.
The Choose France summit in Versailles announced a record €93 billion in foreign investments, creating over 15,000 jobs. This surpasses the total of the previous eight editions combined.
The Choose France summit announced a record €93 billion in foreign investment pledges, with significant commitments in AI infrastructure, data centers, renewable energy, and logistics. Major players like SoftBank, Amazon, and Brookfield are set to invest billions.
France's 'Choose France' event secured a record €93 billion in foreign investment pledges, including significant funds for AI and data centres. Japanese investor SoftBank committed €45 billion, with the total surpassing previous years and aiming to boost Europe's computing capacity.
The ninth "Choose France" summit announced a record €93 billion in foreign investments, creating over 15,000 jobs. This figure includes a €45 billion commitment from Japanese tech giant SoftBank for data centers, positioning France as a leader in European data processing and AI industrialization.
France's Choose France summit announced a record €93 billion in foreign investment, creating over 15,000 jobs. A significant portion comes from SoftBank's €45 billion data center project, positioning France as a European leader in data and AI.
China saw a 6.8% increase in new foreign-invested enterprises in the first four months of the year, with actual utilized foreign capital reaching 287.69 billion yuan. High-tech industries experienced significant growth, attracting 116.33 billion yuan, a 20.3% rise.
