The Overlooked Potential of FDI Aftercare
Back in 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted the global economy, investment promotion agencies (IPAs) shifted their focus from attracting new investors to retaining existing ones. This shift underscored the strategic value of aftercare—not only as a crisis response, but as a foundational component of modern investment promotion. Today, with global FDI flows under pressure […]
Key Trends Shaping Site Selection in 2025
ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) investing is changing the way people think about sustainable investing. Explore how ESG principles are reshaping the investment landscape and why it’s a smart choice for the future.
The Evolving Definition of FDI and Its Implications for Investment Promotion
Formally, foreign direct investment (FDI) refers to a long-term investment by an entity based in one country into a business operating in another, typically involving a degree of control—often defined as ownership of at least 10 per cent of the enterprise. This can take the form of mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, or the establishment […]