Opened FDI projects in APAC grew in 2024 but projected to fall
FDI in the APAC region demonstrated significant growth in 2024, with a sharp YoY increase in opened projects from 2023.
04 December 2025
04 December 2025
FDI in the APAC region demonstrated significant growth in 2024, with a sharp YoY increase in opened projects from 2023.
Locations that "combine transparent processes with predictable policies are steadily capturing a larger share of innovation-led FDI," Karim Budabuss argues.
Critical mineral demand means a pivotal moment for Africa, as China and the US race to establish dominance over international supplies.
High-profile deep tech companies like Anthropic and Boston Dynamics are looking to scale their businesses within the industrial field with strategic partnerships.
Currently, Taiwan’s exports to the US face a 20% tariff, with Taipei negotiating to decrease this as part of a broader trade deal.
The IEA reports that China refines more than 90% of global rare earths and permanent magnets.
Intel’s existing activities in Malaysia include a $2.9bn (RM12bn) advanced packaging facility in Penang, which is said to be nearly completed.
Officials have completed the governance framework and implementation strategy for a new entity to coordinate regulatory policies.
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