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Following an 11% decline in cross-border mergers and acquisitions in 2020, foreign M&A deals bounced back in 2021.

Concerns continue around the major energy theme of sustainability and the ever-prevalent issue of companies indulging in greenwashing.

The negative impacts of low-tax jurisdictions are well documented, but new data shows how they distort the true state of the global economy.

An 'FDI-friendly' location may sound easy to define, but is it as simple as offering a favourable tax regime and low barriers to entry?

What is compound interest and how does it help with tax efficiency? How can it help investors maximise their returns?

The Covid-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine have rocked the worlds of both FDI and SEZs. Where can they go from here?

Iraq has been blighted by conflict over the past few decades. However, myriad opportunities exist for risk-averse investors.

Asia-Pacific FDI levels returned to growth in 2021, with the number of projects coming into the region rising by 17%.

FDI into the East African Community is patchy and focused in a handful of sectors. Will the bloc be able to alter this situation?

Aug 31, 2022 - The number of greenfield FDI projects in SDG-aligned sectors experienced a impressive increase throughout 2021.

The UN IPCC report made for grim reading, with one of its findings being a rise in sea levels that will have a big impact on some cities.

Leeds and Bradford sit in close proximity but the former has enjoyed the most success in recent years. Will better collaboration benefit both?

Digitalisation was the top FDI theme in 2022, while ESG was the fastest growing, as technology dominated the FDI scene.

Greenfield FDI into Asia-Pacific surpassed pre-Covid levels for the first time in 2022 after strong growth in project numbers.

Samsung has said that inflation has pushed the cost of building its new semiconductor factory in Texas to $25bn.

CEE countries such as Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia and Poland have become FDI hubs in recent years. Will the Ukraine crisis dent that status?

In the second quarter of 2025, clean energy and transportation investment in the United States totaled $68 billion, a 0.3% decrease from the previous quarter,...

Investment Monitor's clickable directory offers a complete guide to IPAs in New Zealand.

When Considering the Best Country to Set Up a Fintech Business, Bahrain, Germany and the US all have Impressive Stories to Tell.

Islamic finance is worth trillions of dollars and is still growing, but which locations are the leading hubs in the industry?

Following recent political unrest and dwindling FDI levels, Kenya has made some promising moves to reduce barriers to trade and investment.

Eight potential investment zones have been designated in England. Here Investment Monitor offers a guide to each of them.

Analysis from Investment Monitor reveals which G20 nations have undertaken the slowest business withdrawal from Russia.

Geopolitical risk is now a huge issues for companies when trying to fulfil their ESG policies. How can the two be balanced?

Semiconductor investments dominate the largest FDI deals in 2022, as Intel, SK, TSMC, and Vedanta all announced overseas mega-projects.

Female entrepreneurs are in plentiful supply in the Middle East and Africa, but they face more challenges than their male counterparts.

Nov 1, 2022 - Finland is the most attractive country to relocate to in a William Russell survey, while some with a great reliance on expats rank lowly.

The sad death of Queen Elizabeth II leaves the UK shorn of both a standard bearer and an irreplaceable international ambassador.

While many well-known Western companies were quick to exit Russia upon the invasion of Ukraine, some have still to take action.

Oct 31, 2022 - Our investor’s guide to Central and Eastern Europe assesses which countries are leading for economic development, FDI and more.

The culling of the Welsh Development Agency remains a contentious topic 17 years after its abolition. But how successful was the agency?

Pharmaceuticals FDI fell by 17.3% in 2021, as the sector continues to experience a slow recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic.

If Scotland backs the SNP in the May elections, a second independence referendum will move closer. Both sides must listen to each other this time around.

The Covid-19 pandemic has had severe economic consequences worldwide with the air transport, hospitality and travel industries the most heavily impacted.

As the 100-day mark nears since the UK finalised its decree nisi from the EU, Investment Monitor rounds up its Brexit coverage.

Narratives abound surrounding the impact of Western sanctions on the Russian economy. Which can be trusted?

Sub-Saharan Africa took a powerful hit from Covid-19 but enormous opportunities are now there to be taken through its youthful population and the AfCFTA.

Tech talent is needed across all industries, so what can the Big Pharma and life sciences companies do to attract these workers?

The UAE will host COP28 in late 2023, giving the country the opportunity to show that it means business on sustainability.

Nov 5, 2025 - High energy costs, slow permitting, labour shortages and limited land availability are holding Europe back, Andreas Schindler and Conor Finnegan argue. But...

Uzbekistan and the IFC are combining forces to help boost FDI into the Central Asian country, but will the plan work?

Africa's insufficient road and rail network is delaying its development, but progress is being held back by environmental concerns.

Scaling investment is needed if the UN's SDG targets are to be met, and Turkey is at the forefront of efforts to attract green FDI.

Aug 29, 2022 - Having declined post-Covid-19, European inbound greenfield FDI rebounded in 2021 to grow 18%, according to the Global FDI Annual Report 2022.

Many Americans have opted against taking the Covid-19 vaccine, but why? Is it because they vote Republican? Or that they watch Fox News?

China has seemingly managed to tame its second Covid wave, but its policies on lockdowns and vaccines may hit any hopes of economic recovery.

Sep 13, 2021 - A Chinese-run mine is spewing huge levels of pollution over the town of Bor. Why has it taken the Serbian government so long to react?

Globalisation may have played a pivotal role in delivering Covid-19 vaccines, but a lop-sided distribution will only prove its critics right.

Nov 7, 2025 - The Greater Sacramento region hopes to leverage its private-public partnerships to transform the city into an R&D semiconductor hub.

Global greenfield FDI levels returned to pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, according to Investment Monitor's Global FDI Annual Report 2022.

Mar 5, 2026 - Data, insights and analysis on foreign direct investment

Ukraine's economic profile as of the first quarter of 2022, showing GDP, trade, foreign investment and employment.

Greater foreign investment flows into Helsinki's growing tech sector is seen as the route to bringing much-needed immigration into Finland.

Jul 22, 2024 - The decline of British manufacturing is a topic of debate, but who delivered the telling blow? The EU? The unions? Thatcher? Blair? Brexit?

BRICS invited Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join during the alliance's summit.

A Solopress ranking shows that the Austrian capital of Vienna is the leading city in the world for eco-friendly business practices.

How has the US ended up with a poor public transport system that suffers from under-investment, despite being in the world's richest economy?

When considering the best places to invest in Florida, cities such as Miami, Tampa and Orlando will feature heavily in investors' thoughts.

The US dollar has been strengthened by various global crises, but this is bad news for emerging markets with dollar-denominated liabilities.

There is a strong correlation between locations that attract start-up businesses and those with high outbound and inbound FDI volumes.

Labour's Great British Energy plan could boost investment into and out of the UK, allowing it to better compete in the green power sector.

Many Americans have opted against taking the Covid-19 vaccine, but why? Is it because they vote Republican? Or that they watch Fox News?

Based on preliminary estimates, global foreign direct investment (FDI) rose 14% in 2025 to $1.6 trillion. But a big share of the increase came from flows...

Norwegian aluminium manufacturer Norsk Hydro is on schedule to complete its new recycling facility in Michigan in late 2023.

The energy price cap is supposed to limit energy prices, but British bills are set to rise significantly this winter.

Feb 13, 2023 - Deep sea mining has risen from the murky depth and gained visibility but the nascent industry could be headed for trouble.

Jordan attracted $383.8m of FDI in the second quarter of 2023 resulting in an 85.7% increase compared to the same period in 2022.

OECD monthly trade figures show the UK has experienced the lowest growth in the value of its exports of any G7 nation since January 2019.

Ahead of the 17 November fiscal policy announcement from UK government, British manufacturers are highlighting the need for better support.

Aug 1, 2023 - When assessing foreign investment into the UK on a regional basis, Northern Ireland shows how it punches above its weight.

A 'levelling up' of the UK formed a key part of Boris Johnson's 2019 election win, but little tangible action has been taken thus far.

Africa's insufficient road and rail network is delaying its development, but progress is being held back by environmental concerns.

A survey conducted by Development Counsellors International shows that Covid-19 has altered the way young workers choose employers.

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has seen rises in defence spending in much of the world, meaning austerity measures are back on the cards.

Shan State Frontline Investment Monitor (SSFIM) is a network of grassroots activists committed to exposing the links between economic investment and conflict...

Oracle says diameter signaling traffic to generate 565 million MPS by 2020.

Africa's insufficient road and rail network is delaying its development, but progress is being held back by environmental concerns.

Google is reportedly in the final stages of taking over HTC, which would allow the company to compete with Apple and Samsung, according to reports.

There are many choices when it comes to locations in the Netherlands to make an investment, so what makes Brabant such an attractive option?

The Taliban took control of Afghanistan in 2021, leaving the global community pondering the role it should play in the future of the country.

Two years on from its first FDI drivers guide, the evolving macroeconomic landscape has pushed Investment Monitor to update the list.

Amsterdam is the capital and the largest city in the Netherlands, but which locations make up the rest of the top ten?

The fastest growing cities in the world are Delhi, Shanghai, Dhaka, Kinshasa, Chongqing, Lahore, Bangalore, Lagos, Cairo and Beijing.

Iraq has struggled to attract FDI in recent years. Now, with a period of stability, can it turn a page and attract foreign investment?

FDI levels in the Middle East and Africa returned to growth in 2021, with the number of projects coming into the region rising by 97%.

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan were in China for the two-day summit.

The fallout between Ben & Jerry's and Unilever over the ice-cream company's moralistic stance over Israel holds lessons in M&A etiquette.

Political stability encompasses many things including corruption and the rule of law. This makes it a key consideration for MNCs selecting FDI destinations.