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Foreign direct investment

FDI is when an investor residing in one country takes a direct stake in an enterprise or project in another. It can take several forms, including M&As, investment of funds, or the construction of new facilities.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, center, wearing a saffron cap, greets supporters from an open vehicle

India's Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push

India's Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is seeking to extend his decade-long premiership, sounds bullish on India's economy.
BusinessApril 19, 2024
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (center) on stage at the German-Nigerian Business Forum 2023 in Berlin

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

German-Nigerian Business Forum seeks to woo investors

The summit sent a clear message: Africa's most populous nation is open for business.
BusinessNovember 22, 2023
ACC employees at work at the giga-factory under construction in northern France

Why France is Europe's foreign direct investment champion

Why France is Europe's foreign direct investment champion

For the fourth year in a row, France is has pulled in more foreign direct investment than any other country in Europe.
BusinessJuly 13, 2023
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech during the opening ceremony of the 20th National Congress of China's ruling Communist Party in Beijing, China, on Oct. 16, 2022.

Will the EU move to curb Chinese investments?

Will the EU move to curb Chinese investments?

The EU wants to reduce dependence on incoming Chinese investment. Can it and should it?
BusinessOctober 25, 2022
Guben's mayor, Fred Mahro

Why investors take a shine to eastern Germany

Why investors take a shine to eastern Germany

Foreign and domestic companies are increasingly looking to eastern Germany when seeking sound investment opportunities.
BusinessJuly 14, 2022
Construction of an ultramodern bridge by a Chinese company at Kurasini

France joins China in infrastructure projects

France joins China in infrastructure projects

Paris and Beijing have agreed to build infrastructure, but will they shine light on China's foreign investments?
BusinessFebruary 24, 2022
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