China's outward direct investment rose 7% to $174 billion last year, with M&A up nearly 40% to over $43 billion. The approach has shifted from asset-driven to a more regulated, credibility-focused strategy, with Hong Kong emerging as a key gateway.
Chinese investment in Europe surged to a seven-year high of €16.8 billion in 2025, a 67% year-on-year increase. M&A activity rose 89% to €7.9 billion, while record greenfield investments reached €8.9 billion. Germany and France saw significant FDI growth.
NextEra Energy is set to acquire Dominion Energy in a $67bn all-stock deal, creating a massive power company to meet rising AI-driven energy demands. The combined entity will serve 10 million customers across Florida, Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina.
Seven Aam Aadmi Party Rajya Sabha MPs have officially joined the Bharatiya Janata Party, bolstering the NDA's numbers in the Upper House. This move, facilitated by the anti-defection law's provision for two-thirds party mergers, sees the BJP's strength increase significantly. The party anticipates further gains by year-end, nearing a crucial two-thirds majority.
