The state of play: FDI in Japan
Japan is a global economic powerhouse, and a major source country of FDI, but it tends to punch below its weight when it comes to attracting foreign investment.
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Trump-voting states and the China paradox
Most of the US states that disproportionately benefit from Chinese investment look likely to vote for Trump again in 2020, despite his anti-China policies.
Has Covid-19 delivered the death blow to US-China FDI?
The trade war between the US and China has been stoked further by Covid-19. But how will this 'decoupling' affect investment between the two countries?
The US-China decoupling: Inside the big break-up
US-China economic integration shaped today’s world. This New Statesman Media Group special report looks at why parts of it are now going into reverse.
TikTok tensions highlight China antipathy in US
The storm in the US over TikTok's growth and expansion is yet another example of a Chinese tech company being caught in the crosshairs of geopolitical tensions between China and the West.
The state of play: FDI in India
India has enjoyed huge growth in inward FDI over the past decade, and in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic it looks set to continue this trend in the coming years.
How Covid-19 is affecting FDI regulations
Following the Covid-19 outbreak, many governments tightened FDI regulations related to critical assets. Investment Monitor rounds up the key moves.
The state of play: FDI in Indonesia
Over the past two decades, Indonesia has rapidly become one of the world’s top destinations for FDI.
The state of play: FDI in China
Despite trade wars and rising geopolitical tensions, China remains one the world’s leading destinations for FDI.
The state of play: FDI in Australia
Australia’s FDI performance had already been slowing in 2019, and the country now has the impact of Covid-19 to deal with. This is particularly notable in key sectors such as mining and manufacturing, which are facing supply chain issues.
Covid-19 increases civil unrest risk in 37 countries: Verisk Maplecroft
As the economic impact of coronavirus unfolds, 37 emerging markets are at most risk of mass protests in the coming months, a recent report shows.
Singapore leads IMD 2020 World Competitiveness Ranking
Smaller economies such as Singapore, Denmark and Switzerland lead IMD’s World Competitiveness Ranking for 2020, while the US and China struggle as their trade war makes its impact felt.
Hong Kong investors eye Europe amid domestic unrest
The political and social instability in Hong Kong has seen its investors increasingly eyeing opportunities in Europe.
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