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.
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 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.
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.
China's Ministry of Commerce reported over 8,000 foreign enterprises increased investment in 2025, a 10% rise. From January to April 2026, over 3,000 foreign firms added capital. High-tech industries saw a 20.3% investment surge.
India's Press Note 2 of 2026 revises foreign investment rules for bordering countries, replacing blanket restrictions with a calibrated approach. Investments from nations like China now require government approval but allow for limited foreign ownership, aiming to balance geopolitical risk with economic growth and attract FDI.
The Western China Foreign Investment Confidence Index rose 4.7% in 2025, shifting from cost-orientation to supply chain stability, green energy, and new productivity forces. Chengdu-Chongqing leads investment activity, with emerging sectors like AI and new energy vehicles attracting foreign capital.
China's top economic planner, the NDRC, denied pressuring domestic tech firms to reject foreign investment, following concerns sparked by its blocking of Meta's proposed buyout of AI startup Manus. Spokesman Li Chao stated support for international collaboration but emphasized adherence to China's rules and national security.
China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has sought to quell concerns over foreign capital outflow, particularly in the tech sector, following the de facto rejection of Meta's acquisition of AI startup Manus. The NDRC stated that China supports global innovation participation and has not prohibited foreign investment in its tech firms, while emphasizing adherence to Chinese laws and national security.
Beijing reiterated its welcome for foreign investment during a meeting on Monday, as reported by Xinhua News Agency. This comes after a US business delegation visited Beijing, with an analyst suggesting the US may be easing its tariff and tech decoupling strategies.
Australia's federal government is implementing a 30% minimum tax on discretionary trusts from July 2028. Other budget measures include divestment orders for Chinese shareholders in Northern Minerals, Coalition plans to restrict welfare access for permanent residents, and changes to negative gearing and capital gains tax aimed at boosting housing supply.
Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized China's openness to US businesses during President Trump's visit, despite unresolved tech sector disagreements, projecting economic stability and seeking to attract foreign investment.
India is exploring ways to reduce non-essential imports and bolster foreign investments and exports amid the West Asia war, with the PMO coordinating efforts across ministries.
