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06/01/2024

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02/01/2024

7 Pivotal Factors Shaping FDI in Asia Pacific in 2024 - 2024 promises to be a dynamic and transformative period for Foreign Direct Investment and the Investment Promotion communities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. As we peer into the future through the lens of economic development, here's a comprehensive exploration of the seven essential drivers that are set to influence FDI trends and reshape investment promotion communities in the region.

2024 promises to be a dynamic and transformative period for Foreign Direct Investment and the Investment Promotion communities in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. As we peer into the future through the lens of economic development, here's a comprehensive exploration of the seven essential drivers tha...

08/12/2023

See You At The 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference Next Week - Program - I am delighted to share the program and eagerly anticipate my participation in the upcoming 27th WAIPA World Investment Conference in New Delhi, where I will be representing the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) as the Senior Advisor for the Asia Pacific region.
If you are interested in connecting during the event, please feel free to direct message me. I am excited about the opportunity to engage with friends from the investment promotion communities in New Delhi next week.
To register for the conference, kindly use the provided link below. I look forward to fruitful interactions and a successful conference.
Register: https://waipa.org/wic/

Warm Regards, Andrew Keable
Senior Advisor, APAC, WAIPA & Managing Partner, KW Group Asia Pacific
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27th World Investment Conference 11-14 December 2023 - New Delhi, India Hosted since 1995, the WAIPA World Investment Conference (WIC) is a forum where IPAs convene to address current economic and social issues that may affect global investment flows and other strategic and policy considerations. Th...

27/11/2023

The Top 50 Largest Importers in the World https://www.kwglobaltrade.com/post/the-top-50-largest-importers-in-the-world
In 2022, global imports climbed to $25.6 trillion in value, or about the size of the U.S. GDP. As an engine of growth, global trade broadens consumer choices and can lower the cost of goods. For businesses, it can improve the quality of inputs and strengthen competitiveness. This graphic shows the 50 largest importers, with data from the World Trade Organization.

In 2022, global imports climbed to $25.6 trillion in value, or about the size of the U.S. GDP. As an engine of growth, global trade broadens consumer choices and can lower the cost of goods. For businesses, it can improve the quality of inputs and strengthen competitiveness. This graphic shows the 5...

22/11/2023

Asia’s untapped manufacturing export potential to China’s Belt and Road highest globally - Asia still has $131b in untapped manufacturing export potential by 2027.

Developing Asian nations have $354b in manufacturing export potential to China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) nearly half of which is still unrealized, according to a study by the International Trade Centre (ITC).

15/11/2023

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14/11/2023

Why More Clarity Is Needed On Investment Incentives - Tax incentives are rarely consolidated under one authority in developing countries, by Alex Irwin-Hunt, FDI Intelligence

Incentives are a key part of investment promotion. Yet many developing countries are too opaque about the types of incentives they offer and how investors can benefit from them.

Greater transparency on incentives is needed. It would enable better analysis of their effectiveness and help minimize negative impacts like foregone tax revenues. Clearer, accessible information on incentives could also help investors make quicker decisions and countries attract untapped investment opportunities.

Tax incentives are rarely consolidated under one authority in developing countries, by Alex Irwin-Hunt, FDI Intelligence Incentives are a key part of investment promotion. Yet many developing countries are too opaque about the types of incentives they offer and how investors can benefit from them. G...

13/11/2023

Empowering IPAs To Develop Investable Projects: KW Group Collaborates with UN ESCAP in Bangkok

KW Group Asia: Economic Development, Trade, Investment & Market Access was proud to collaborate with the United Nations ESCAP team in Bangkok, Thailand last week as part of three days of structured dialogues and capacity-building programs developed to empower Investment Promotion Agencies on the development and communication of Investable Projects. The collaboration is part of a broader South-South Initiative, fostering connections between Latin America and APAC, and aligns with an ongoing strategic initiative between the United Nations ESCAP and the ASEAN Secretariat

The well-rounded program over the three days facilitated enriching interactive exchanges among diverse regional investment promotion agencies, delving into critical topics such as gender in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), investor support strategies, the development of IPA value propositions, enhancing IPA services, investor identification techniques, and the art of crafting and communicating investable projects. This immersive experience was not just about knowledge sharing; it was a dynamic exploration of pathways to innovation, inclusivity, and strategic development within the investment promotion landscape.

KW Group Asia: Economic Development, Trade, Investment & Market Access was proud to collaborate with the United Nations ESCAP team in Bangkok, Thailand last week as part of three days of structured dialogues and capacity-building programs developed to empower Investment Promotion Agencies on the dev...

07/11/2023

LEADERS OF INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT SET TO GATHER IN NEW DELHI FOR STRATEGIC DISCUSSIONS ON FDI
Government officials, business leaders and high-level representatives of multilateral institutions will convene in New Delhi December 11-14, 2023 to discuss the current global challenges and opportunities posed by foreign direct investment.

Government officials, business leaders and high-level representatives of multilateral institutions will convene in New Delhi December 11-14, 2023 to discuss the current global challenges and opportunities posed by foreign direct investment. Hosted since 1995, the World Investment Conference (WIC) is...

04/11/2023

FDI Poll: How Can IPAs Ensure High Quality, Standardized Projects To Attract Major Investors? Participate In The Poll: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7126482711224963072

Question: How Can IPAs Ensure High Quality, Standardized Projects To Attract Major Investors? Participate In The Poll CONTEXT: Trillions of dollars are needed to close the investment gap. One of the ways to close this gap would be by attracting corporate and institutional investors to strategic majo...

02/11/2023

UNESCAP: Climate FDI Session On How ASEAN Can Promote & Attract More Climate Investment
Renewable energy investments into are picking up at a tremendous pace. While intraregional disparities persist, intraregional electricity exports are also picking up, meaning ASEAN countries are willing to share clean energy with their neighbors, rendering the green transition a shared regional endeavor. However, this is still at relatively low levels, compared to other regions.

, , and the have emerged as the predominant target countries for greenfield in the sector among ASEAN countries. Pictures 1 & 2 show the development of renewable energy FDI into member states from 2003 until today.

Renewable energy investments into are picking up at a tremendous pace. While intraregional disparities persist, intraregional electricity exports are also picking up, meaning ASEAN countries are willing to share clean energy with their neighbors, rendering the green transition a shared region...

18/10/2023

Cambodia Attracts Record Foreign Investment Growth
Despite global and regional economic downturns due to ongoing geopolitical conflict, Cambodia continues to be a beacon for investments. In the first nine months of 2023, the Kingdom drew in fixed-asset investments worth $3.76 billion, marking an 8.6% rise from the $3.46 billion recorded in the same period last year.

Despite global and regional economic downturns due to ongoing geopolitical conflict, Cambodia continues to be a beacon for investments. In the first nine months of 2023, the Kingdom drew in fixed-asset investments worth $3.76 billion, marking an 8.6% rise from the $3.46 billion recorded in the same....