The Philippines attracted only US$9 billion in FDI last year, ranking sixth in Southeast Asia amid a regional capital boom. Analysts cite a corruption scandal and systemic issues for the gap, with Singapore and Indonesia leading inflows.
Hong Kong reports a 36% rise in FDI and an 8% increase in new jobs, attributed to its business-friendly environment, low taxes, and common law system. Over 380 global enterprise representatives attended an InvestHK reception.
Kuwait has launched a new 15-year residency program for eligible foreign investors, business owners, and senior executives to attract global capital and talent. The initiative aims to boost FDI, create jobs, and diversify the economy away from oil, aligning with regional trends like the UAE's Golden Visa.
The Indian government has permitted 100% Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in the insurance sector under the automatic route. This policy, aligned with the 2025 Insurance Laws Act, requires IRDAI verification and mandates that key leadership roles remain held by resident Indians.
Chinese investment in the US is unlikely to recover meaningfully from its mid-2010s collapse even if President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump reach a bilateral deal when they meet in Beijing next month, according to a report released on Thursday. Rhodium Group, an American research firm that tracks China’s cross-border investment, said Chinese foreign direct investment (FDI) in the United States had “fallen significantly from its 2016 peak, and remained at low levels for the past five...
