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FDI in 2026: regional experts weigh in on future trends

As global FDI declines, regional experts comment on the biggest trends that will affect different locations – from tariff uncertainty to the race for critical minerals to AI.

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Workers powering the AI industry face terrible conditions, but they shouldn’t have to – interview 

Mark Graham, founder of the Fairwork initiative, notes that most of the human labour in the AI supply chain is data work in low-income countries done under poor conditions.

EU reaches provisional agreement on updated foreign investment screening rules

The agreement seeks to strengthen the bloc’s capacity to identify, assess and address risks from specific foreign investments in sensitive sectors.

Indonesia-US critical minerals trade talks face challenges over China ties

Since the agreement in July, which set a 19% tariff rate, the US has reportedly been pressing Indonesia to accept terms that may limit its engagement with China.

Free trade agreement between UK and South Korea to boost exports

Key aspects of the deal include permanent zero-tariff access on 98% of tariff lines, matching the EU’s terms with South Korea.

South Africa to amend satellite internet ownership rules

The planned changes address the current requirement for foreign-owned licensees to sell 30% of equity in local subsidiaries to disadvantaged groups.

Pure Data Centres to invest €1bn in data centre site in Amsterdam

The campus is fully leased to a hyperscale customer, which the company says makes it Europe’s largest stand-alone hyperscale data centre lease of 2025.

Emirates Global Aluminium reportedly seeks equity partners for US smelter project

The planned facility is projected to need between $5bn and $6bn in capital investment.