Political uncertainties are weighing on global crossborder investment, and Unctad estimates global FDI will have fallen 10% to 15% in 2016. Meanwhile, FDI into south-east Asia remains strong, and both Africa and the Middle East are slowly recovering. Jacopo Dettoni and Sebastian Shehadi report.
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Philippines’ Duterte causes mixed feelings as he pivots towards Asia
The Philippines’ volatile president Rodrigo Duterte has turned towards Asia to strengthen regional ties, at the expense of established US trade relations. As his country continues to attract mounting levels of FDI, this foreign policy shift is reflected in the emergence of Asian investors as a dominant source of capital, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Italy plunges back into uncertainty
Whatever happens in Italy after the resignation of prime minister Matteo Renzi, investors are eagerly awaiting a fix for the ailing banking sector.
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Philippines aims to cut red tape and attract new FDI
FDI inflows to the Philippines have grown by leaps and bounds over the past few years, yet the country continues to lag behind its neighbours, central bank governor Amando Tetangco, Jr, tells fDi.
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As Abenomics shows signs of strain, will Japan unlock growth potential?
Japan prime minister Shinzo Abe has attempted to lift the economic stagnation that has afflicted the country in recent years with his 'Abenomics' reform policy. Jacopo Dettoni examines why, after some early success, the plan is showing signs of strain.
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Booming tourism broadens scope for FDI into Japan
Annual visitors to Japan look set to exceed the 20 million mark for the first time ever in 2016, creating new tourism investment opportunities, as Jacopo Dettoni reports.
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Jetro chief sets sights on a more investable Japan
With the Abe government aiming to increase Japan's stock of FDI to Y35,000bn by 2020, business and immigration reforms are a key pillar of its strategy to improve the business environment for foreign investors, as Hiroyuki Ishige, CEO of the Japan External Trade Organization, tells Jacopo Dettoni.
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Japan seeks to maximise R&D potential
Japan has been at the forefront of technological development for years, and hopes a new incentive programme to lure foreign investors into setting up local R&D operations will ensure it reaps the rewards of this fertile environment.
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Abe’s FDI bet yet to pay dividends
Shinzo Abe’s government is striving to lift barriers to foreign investment in Japan, and Asian investors are already making the most of the improving business environment. However, as Jacopo Dettoni reports, overall business sentiment among foreign investors remains subdued, although gradually improving.
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Little change and a glimpse of hope as Mirziyoyev takes reins in Uzbekistan
New president Shavkat Mirziyoyev represents continuity rather than change for Uzbekistan, but many in the country believe the time is ripe for much needed reforms, especially foreign exchange, as Jacopo Dettoni reports. Despite the worst foreign investment record in the CIS, investors see potential in the country’s vast resources and are keenly waiting for it to emerge from its long-time isolation.
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