Market News on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)

China Foreign Investment Falls Again - Wall Street Journal

Tue, 15 May 2012 08:08:01 GMT

China Foreign Investment Falls Again Wall Street Journal Speaking at a press briefing, Mr. Shen also said that a "worse-than-expected" situation in Europe contributed to China's disappointing export figures in April. FDI into China fell 0.74% from a year earlier to $8.4 billion in April, the ministry said in ... and more »

House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community ... - Insurance News Net (press release)

Fri, 18 May 2012 11:44:41 GMT

House Financial Services Subcommittee on Insurance, Housing and Community ... Insurance News Net (press release) Through its subsidiaries and affiliates, MetLife holds leading market positions in the United States , Japan , Latin America , Asia , Europe , and the Middle East and Africa . In 2011 our businesses outside the US contributed approximately 35% of ... and more »

Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Michael C. Camuez at the US-East ... - AllAfrica.com

Fri, 18 May 2012 08:07:15 GMT

Remarks by Assistant Secretary of Commerce Michael C. Camuez at the US-East ... AllAfrica.com On the investment side, American Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Kenya grew a stunning 44 percent between 2009 and 2010. Much of this trade and investment is a direct result of the benefits established under the African Growth and Opportunities Act, ... and more »

Japan leads foreign investment in Binh Duong - Viet Nam News

Mon, 14 May 2012 03:52:40 GMT

Japan leads foreign investment in Binh Duong Viet Nam News BINH DUONG — The southern province of Binh Duong has bucked the economic downturn as well as shrinking foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows into the country by already reaching its annual FDI target for 2012. In only the first four months of the ... and more »

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/5 - VietNamNet Bridge

Fri, 18 May 2012 00:05:43 GMT

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 18/5 VietNamNet Bridge The trend was also backed by central bank measures to stabilise the foreign currency market, positive signs from import-export and declining demand for foreign currencies due to domestic production slowdown, he added. The National Financial Supervisory ... and more »

Argentina Misses Out As Foreign Investors Balk At Policies - Fox Business

Tue, 08 May 2012 18:31:39 GMT

Argentina Misses Out As Foreign Investors Balk At Policies Fox Business Last year, Argentina again trailed several of its smaller neighbors in drawing foreign investment, according to the United Nations annual report on foreign direct investment in Latin America and the Caribbean. As the region's third-largest economy, ... and more »

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/5 - VietNamNet Bridge

Thu, 17 May 2012 00:12:54 GMT

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 17/5 VietNamNet Bridge "This seems to be a strong correction in the short term, such as usually takes place over 5-10 sessions, after which the market will quickly rebound," wrote HCM Securities Co analysts in a research note. "Medium-term investors can therefore plan to buy ... and more »

Emergence of supermarkets has changed India's food retail industry - fnbnews.com

Thu, 17 May 2012 02:38:40 GMT

Emergence of supermarkets has changed India's food retail industry fnbnews.com Accoridng to AT Kearney, India was ranked fourth in the global food retail index in 2011 (two positions ahead of China) and second in terms of the global foreign direct investment (FDI) confidence index (which was next only to China). and more »

Global standards should regulate FDI flows - Khaleej Times

Sat, 05 May 2012 18:05:34 GMT

Global standards should regulate FDI flows Khaleej Times The global foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows rose by 17 per cent in 2011 to $1.5 trillion. The FDI inflows in developed economies grew up by 18.5 per cent, while in developing economies it grew up by 13.7 per cent. and more »

West Bengal to be partner state of US for investment: Mamata - Indian Express

Mon, 07 May 2012 12:08:26 GMT

West Bengal to be partner state of US for investment: Mamata Indian Express "As per partner state, they will invest in West Bengal which was not taking place due to the political s ....Read more CM of Bengal is CIA AgentBy: Murtuza Moosavi | Monday , 7 May '12 17:44:28 PM Reply | Forward Oh our indian specially for Bengalis ... and more »

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/5 - VietNamNet Bridge

Tue, 15 May 2012 05:58:12 GMT

BUSINESS IN BRIEF 15/5 VietNamNet Bridge Foreign companies held 80 per cent of the local electronics market share and made up 95 per cent of the export value. Most Vietnamese enterprises were involved in buying parts and assembling products, such as televisions, karaoke equipment and ... and more »

Revamping BoI to woo foreign investment - Financial Express Bangladesh

Sat, 21 Apr 2012 18:14:34 GMT

Revamping BoI to woo foreign investment Financial Express Bangladesh But there has been no substantial investment by overseas entrepreneurs in the country so far due to red tape and corruption in almost every tier of the government functionaries. Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) plays an important role in the economic ... and more »

India's trade gap likely to increase about 45% this year: Assocham - Real Time News, India

Mon, 14 May 2012 07:16:54 GMT

India's trade gap likely to increase about 45% this year: Assocham Real Time News, India Trade deficit is the shortfall between how much a country needs to pay for its imports versus how much it is able to earn from its exports to other countries. In other words, if it spends Rs 100 on buying items from abroad, but other countries buy only ... and more »

CBA Analytical Report: Comparative Analysis of Political Party Economic ... - thebahamasweekly.com

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 17:46:13 GMT

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CBA Analytical Report: Comparative Analysis of Political Party Economic ... thebahamasweekly.com These anachronistic policies serve as impediments preventing Bahamian entrepreneurs from effectively investing abroad in major capital markets and building competitive wealth. A CMDE is a prerequisite for the development of the kinds of international ... and more »

Spurring investment - The Korea Herald

Sun, 06 May 2012 11:04:07 GMT

Spurring investment The Korea Herald The main cause of the poor performance was sluggish exports, the engine of economic expansion for Korea. In March, exports fell 1.4 percent compared to a year ago, the second monthly drop of the year. In April, things got worse ― exports shrank a ... and more »

China should be in SAARC - Pakistan Observer

Sat, 12 May 2012 06:24:31 GMT

China should be in SAARC Pakistan Observer In view of China's immense economic clout, with capacity of generating large scale exports, imports and overseas investments with related technology sharing capacity it looks attractive if SAARC countries can embrace this historic opportunity of ... and more »

Throwing out the baby with the bath water - UB Post

Thu, 10 May 2012 17:27:49 GMT

Throwing out the baby with the bath water UB Post Aware of risks, foreign investors bring in the money needed for development, which allows the host country to avoid borrowing from abroad. On top of that, foreign investment will also bring management and technology know-how. Then, the host country is ... and more »

Economics: selling the truth, or telling the truth? - The Africa Report

Wed, 16 May 2012 10:32:10 GMT

Economics: selling the truth, or telling the truth? The Africa Report Far from being isolated incidents, over 80% of hedge funds globally, and 39% of foreign direct investment (FDI), operate through commercialized sovereignties, like the Caymans, that peddle secrecy to corner the market in immobile and mobile capital.

Pitfalls on the road to superpower status - China Daily

Fri, 04 May 2012 01:57:07 GMT

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Pitfalls on the road to superpower status China Daily Policy reforms might well have to stretch deep into monetary and fiscal fields, including forming a market mechanism that fixes interest rates, improving the tax system to promote consumption and encouraging small- and medium-sized enterprises.

50 Years Later - What is the state of the African economy in post-colonial Africa? - The Southern Times

Mon, 14 May 2012 08:54:45 GMT

50 Years Later - What is the state of the African economy in post-colonial Africa? The Southern Times The continent is on the way to fully accepting the imperative of joining the global market economy and established market principles, and international investors are increasingly getting convinced. Many African countries have risen to the challenge of ... and more »