Archive for the ‘Foreign Investments’ Category

Taiwan and India Forge Agreement to Address Labor Shortages

Foreign Investments, India, News, Taiwan

February 16, 2024

In a move to address labor shortages and bolster its workforce, Taiwan and India have inked a significant agreement aimed at bringing Indian migrant workers to the island nation. This accord marks a pivotal shift for Taipei, signaling its intent to diversify its foreign labor pool beyond its traditional sources in Southeast Asia. The […]

Report Indicates Record Foreign Direct Investment into the U.S. Exceeding $200 Billion

Foreign Investments, News, United States

January 4, 2024

In a significant development, the U.S. Department of Commerce proudly announced a remarkable milestone, surpassing $200 billion in client-verified foreign direct investment (FDI). This achievement, facilitated by the SelectUSA program within the International Trade Administration, signifies a substantial contribution to the U.S. economy, supporting over 200,000 jobs across the nation and its territories since the […]

Cuba Pursues Foreign Investment Despite U.S. Sanctions, Showcases Resilience

Foreign Investments, News, United States

November 6, 2023

In a bold move to attract foreign investment and defy long-standing U.S. sanctions, Cuba recently hosted a business fair that saw participation from over 800 companies representing more than 60 countries. This event signals Cuba’s determination to engage with the global business community and counteract the economic challenges posed by the U.S. trade embargo and […]

Decline in Overseas Investment in Israel for Q1 2023

Foreign Investments, Middle East, News

September 13, 2023

Israel’s Ministry of Finance has disclosed a substantial 60% decrease in overseas investment during the first quarter of 2023, amounting to approximately $2.6 billion. When juxtaposed with the average quarterly investment figures from 2020 and 2022, this drop signifies a marked contraction, consisting primarily of reduced international transactions and a diminished presence of foreign investors. […]

International Trade Council Reports on India’s Proposed Changes to Foreign Investment in Non-Services Sector

Foreign Investments, India, News

September 8, 2023

India is contemplating changes to its investment policies to encourage foreign inflows into its manufacturing and industrial sectors, according to sources within the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). These changes are expected to be part of the ongoing discussions for Free Trade Agreements (FTAs). A Shift in Policy The proposed modifications […]

Türkiye Records $4.8 Billion in Foreign Direct Investments During H1 2023

Foreign Investments, News, Turkey

August 24, 2023

The International Trade Council acknowledges the recent announcement that Türkiye received foreign direct investments (FDI) totaling $4.8 billion (TL 125.9 billion) in the first half of 2023, as reported by Engin Aksoy, Chairperson of Türkiye’s International Investors Association (YASED). Of this FDI inflow, $2.5 billion was attributed to mergers, acquisitions, or direct capital inflows, as […]

Abu Dhabi investment fund has agreed to pay £800m into the UK life sciences sector

Foreign Investments, News, United Kingdom

March 24, 2021

Abu Dhabi Investment Fund Mubadala has committed to investing £800 million in the UK’s life sciences sector over five years, marking the first of what could be several billion pounds of investments in the UK. Abu Dhabi is also reportedly planning to invest heavily in British health, tech, green energy, and infrastructure. The exact size […]

International Trade Council Expresses Concern over Plummeting Chinese Investment in Australia

Australia, China, Foreign Investments, News

March 1, 2021

Sydney, 1 March 2021 – The International Trade Council (ITC) expresses its concern over the recent 61% drop in Chinese investment in Australia in 2020, marking a six-year low. The drop comes amid growing diplomatic tensions between the two countries, and signals a major challenge to Australia’s economy, which has long benefited from Chinese investment. […]

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