Archive for the ‘Foreign Direct Investment’ Category

The International Trade Council is pleased to share recent data underscoring Vietnam’s position as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment. As reported by Vietnam’s Ministry of Planning and Investment, the country has garnered an approximate foreign investment of US$18.15 billion (RM84 billion) within the first eight months of this year. This figure reflects an […]

The International Trade Council wishes to highlight recent data concerning Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Portugal for the first half of the year. According to figures released by the Bank of Portugal, FDI in Portugal totaled â‚ ¬2 billion, reflecting a 57% decline when juxtaposed with the corresponding period in 2022.   The predominant avenue […]

The International Trade Council is thrilled to spotlight Mexico’s automotive sector, which has registered a record-breaking foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$5,024 million in the first half of 2023. This milestone is not just an all-time high for a six-month span but also surpasses the previous annual record of $4,281 million achieved in 2019. Mexico’s […]

The International Trade Council is pleased to highlight the significant strides in Foreign Direct Investment in Tourism (FDIT) in Mexico, which reached an impressive milestone of US$1.4 billion during the first half of 2023. This noteworthy achievement constitutes approximately 4.9% of the total National Foreign Direct Investment, as revealed by the Ministry of Tourism.   […]

The International Trade Council is observing a notable trend in foreign investment within the U.S. manufacturing sector, raising questions about potential impacts stemming from economic policies, including those of the Biden administration. Recent data highlights an increase in construction spending for manufacturing facilities in the United States, with real manufacturing construction witnessing a doubling since […]

The International Trade Council welcomes China’s resolute drive to fortify its foreign investment landscape and foster increased global investment inflow. In a landmark directive issued by the State Council on Sunday, China underscores its dedication to enhancing the climate for foreign investment, amplifying its appeal as a prime investment destination. The comprehensive set of 24 […]

In a move aimed at bolstering foreign direct investments (FDI), the Philippines officially launched its “green lanes” for significant strategic investments. The initiative, intended to attract capital inflow into the country, will streamline the process for obtaining necessary documents to establish businesses within the nation, according to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI).   […]

The International Trade Council hereby acknowledges the recent adoption by Luxembourg’s Chamber of Deputies of bill of law n °7885 on 13 June 2023. This bill puts into practice Regulation (EU) 2019/452, introducing a framework for screening foreign direct investments (FDI) into the EU. The law will be operative from 1 September 2023, joining Luxembourg […]

The International Trade Council commends Egypt’s remarkable progress in attracting foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2022. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) recently reported that Egypt received a total of $11.4 billion in FDI, marking the highest inflow since 2017. In line with its commitment to fostering an environment conducive to international […]

The International Trade Council observes recent developments in the foreign direct investment (FDI) landscape in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. As reported by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development’s (UNCTAD) 2023 World Investment Report, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has achieved a historic milestone in FDI inflow, while Saudi Arabia […]

The International Trade Council is thrilled to announce the release of its insightful publication, “Going Abroad: Foreign Direct Investment for Businesses Looking to Expand Internationally”.   The contents of the book include: An Introduction to Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) The Advantages of FDI for Global Enterprises Market Analysis and Spotting FDI Opportunities Governmental Support for […]

The Netherlands has enacted a comprehensive foreign direct investment (FDI) screening mechanism through the Security Screening of Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions Act (Wet Veiligheidstoets investeringen, fusies en overnames) (“the FDI Act”), effective since June 1, 2023. This new regime introduces mandatory notifications for investments in target undertakings operating in designated vital sectors and sensitive technologies […]