Opened FDI projects in the Middle East declined in 2024 – report
Following a period of strong growth, foreign direct investment (FDI) flows into the Middle East have been stunted “as risk premiums weigh …
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IKEA US sourcing strategy shifts as tariffs impact furniture imports
IKEA is planning to increase procurement from US factories as tariffs introduced during US President Donald Trump’s presidency have raised …
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French President urges more Chinese investment and balanced trade
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for increased Chinese investment in France and a more balanced economic relationship. Speaking after a …
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Global South’s share of FDI grows, while access to finance remains limited – report
Following the barrage of tariff announcements by US President Donald Trump in April, headlines warned of a harsh economic downturn. …
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TikTok plans to invest $37.7bn in data centre in Brazil
TikTok is preparing to establish its first data centre in Latin America in Brazil, with a planned investment exceeding 200bn …
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TikTok plans to invest $37.7bn in data centre in Brazil
TikTok is preparing to establish its first data centre in Latin America in Brazil, with a planned investment exceeding 200bn …
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US plans to bolster critical minerals supply with allies amid China competition
The US is reportedly planning to seek agreements with eight allied countries to enhance the critical minerals supply chain and …
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Opened FDI projects in APAC grew in 2024 but projected to fall
The number of greenfield foreign direct investment (FDI) projects opened in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region grew by 23% in 2024, …
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Frontline AI: The deskless AI transformation is next
The next big AI transformation will be on warehouse floors and within industrial field operations as AI deployment brings automation …
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The race is on for Africa’s critical minerals
Sub-Saharan Africa is home to around 30% of proven global critical mineral reserves, according to the International Monetary Fund. The …
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Intel to invest additional $208m to expand Malaysian semiconductor operations
Intel plans to invest an extra $207.9m to expand its assembly and testing operations in Malaysia, said Prime Minister Anwar …
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Location stability is as important as incentive generosity in R&D investment
Geopolitical tensions, changing trade alliances and fluctuating government policies are reshaping how global companies decide where to invest in research …
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Indonesia to streamline measures for foreign investment in emission-reduction projects
Indonesia is preparing to simplify its approach to attract increased foreign investment and banking participation in projects aimed at reducing …
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Canada’s foreign direct investment declines in Q3 2025
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Canada totalled C$18.2bn between July and September 2025, as against C$29.9bn in the third quarter …
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Taiwan-US semiconductor investment talks may expand chip production and training
The US administration is in discussions with Taiwan regarding a potential agreement that could see Taiwanese semiconductor investment in US …
