Business services projects are following a downward pattern year on year since 2013. James Whitten reports.
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Chinese investment into Africa soars in 2016
China's investment into Africa continues to rise, with a significant increase so far in 2016 on last year's total, reports Simon Curtis.
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Vietnam leads emerging market greenfield FDI performance index
The south-east Asian nation is punching almost 6.5 times above its weight when it comes to greenfield inward investment levels.
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Brexit gives Indian investors pause
The UK’s decision to leave the EU is forcing Indian investors to reconsider their operations in the country, particularly regarding steel production and IT services.
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Thailand FDI at an 11-year low
Disappointing first-half figures for Thailand are partly explained by French supermarket group’s withdrawal, says central bank governor.
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Japan struggles to improve inward FDI
Abenomics reforms promised to revamp FDI, yet have gained little traction so far. But behind the official statistics, something is stirring.
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Taiwanese investors look south
The recently-elected president of Taiwan is talking up her New Southbound Policy – but not everyone is convinced.
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China's outward direct investment push
Chinese outbound investment is set to hit new heights in 2016 as both M&A and greenfield investment increase at record pace. But if the room for Beijing to increase its footprint in the global market remains big, watchdogs in Western economies are intensifying their scrutiny with regard to transparency issues. Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Japanese investors use Thilawa SEZ as gateway to Myanmar
Japanese investors are increasingly eyeing Myanmar's newly open markets as they strive to compete with the Chinese counterparts and increase their presence across Asia. Their role in the development of the Thilawa special economic zone is just one example of this.
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China's tech target: domestic dominance leads to global ambition
China's tech companies have thus far largely concentrated on cracking their considerable domestic market. However, led by the likes of Alibaba and Huawei, they are now increasingly looking to expand globally, into both developed and emerging economies.