In a statement the Indian government said, it has attracted foreign direct investment (FDI) to the tune of $22.53 billion during the first three months of the fiscal year starting from April 1; this is 90% higher than the April-June… Read More ›
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78 Brexit companies relocated to Netherland, 550 in relocation talks: Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency
On Thursday, in a statement Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency stated, there has been a flow of businesses moving into the Netherlands because of Brexit; this is despite direct foreign investment dropping by a quarter because of the coronavirus-induced COVID-19 pandemic…. Read More ›
Myanmar coup likely to dampen investment interest: trade experts
According to analysts and trade experts, the coup by Myanmar’s military is likely to dampen the interest of western companies in investing in the country and may even prompt big U.S. companies to relocate. In the first 11 months of… Read More ›
FDI in Mexico touched $18 Billion in Q1, despite slowdown induced by Wuhan Coronavirus
In a significant development that underscores a relocation of supply chain to North America, preliminary figures published by Mexio’s Economy Minister stated, during the first half of 2020, Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Mexico touched $17.97 billion. Although, the figure… Read More ›
Japan to increase scrutiny on foreign ownership of Japanese firms
Japan is taking steps to improve the monitoring of the ownership of its companies in industries which it considers as critical to its national security. According to two officials with knowledge of the matter at hand, Japanese officials are considering… Read More ›
Nestle deepens its investments in Cuba, lays foundation for $55 million coffee and biscuit factory
Being Nestle third joint venture, this new factory has the potential to double Nestle current turnover of $135 million in the near term. In a significant development, Nestle laid the foundation stone for a $55 million coffee and biscuits factory… Read More ›
U.S. withdrawal from Paris Climate Agreement could lead to increased litigation and reduced FDI inflows to the U.S.
The investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) has gained notoriety since it provides companies the means to sue governments in ad hoc arbitrations if they feel their rights have been abused through a change in the legal basis on which their investment… Read More ›