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ecns.cnChinese Companies to Invest Additional €940 Million in Serbia
Chinese firms plan to commit €940 million more to projects already underway in Serbia. The funding will support expansion of existing facilities and infrastructure.
ecns.cnZimbabwe Bans Foreign Companies and Individuals From Small-Scale Gold Mining
Zimbabwe has prohibited foreign companies and individuals from participating in small-scale gold mining. The policy targets local job protection and domestic economic benefits.
Le MondeFrance Led Europe in Foreign Investment Projects for Seventh Straight Year
France recorded 852 foreign investment projects in 2025, topping the United Kingdom and Germany according to an EY report. The continent overall saw a 7 percent decline in projects.
focustaiwan.twForeign Investors Sell $22 Billion of South Korean Stocks in May
Foreign investors have sold $22 billion of South Korean stocks so far in May, on pace for the largest monthly outflow on record. Year-to-date sales total approximately $60 billion in KOSPI stocks.
dailywire.comTexas Republican Introduces Bill to Ban Foreign Adversaries From Buying U.S. Homes
Republican Texas Rep. Chip Roy introduced legislation Tuesday that would prohibit foreign adversaries, nationals from countries of concern, and designated state sponsors of terrorism from purchasing American homes. The bill would also require divestment of existing holdings withi…
South China Morning PostHong Kong Attracts HK$26 Billion in Investment from Over 310 Firms
More than 310 enterprises from mainland China and abroad established or expanded operations in Hong Kong by early May, bringing in over HK$26 billion in capital during the first year of operation.
Rest of WorldIndian Firms Commit $20.5 Billion in U.S. Investments at SelectUSA Summit
Indian firms disclosed the commitments at the 2026 SelectUSA Investment Summit last week, spanning technology, AI infrastructure, pharmaceuticals and advanced manufacturing. The announcements come as data from Tracxn shows Indian investors now dominate domestic startup funding, w…
newrepublic.comU.S. and China Discuss Faster Approvals for Certain Investments
An agreement being finalized in Beijing this week would create a board to pre-approve Chinese investments into non-strategic, non-sensitive U.S. companies and prevent referrals to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined the plan a…
jpost.comUS and EU Regulators Review Proposed Paramount-Warner Bros Discovery Merger
U.S. and European lawmakers sent a letter to Paramount CEO David Ellison warning that the proposed $31-per-share acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery faces rigorous regulatory review in both the United States and European Union. The letter, first reported by cnbc.com, challenges…
airlinegeeks.comVietnam to Raise Foreign Ownership Cap for Airlines
Vietnam will increase the foreign ownership limit in its airlines from 30% to 35%. The government has instructed carriers to adjust their operations and ownership structures accordingly. The change aims to align with international standards and support industry growth.
SemaforForeign Investors Sell $21 Billion in Indian Stocks in Past Two Months Amid Global AI Shift
Outflows have put 2026 on track to be the worst year for foreign investment exits from India since markets opened to overseas capital in 1993. Investors have shifted toward South Korea and Taiwan amid booming AI chip demand while India grapples with ripple effects from the Iran w…
Canadian Union Seeks Government Review of $55 Billion Electronic Arts Takeover
A Canadian union has asked the federal government to examine the proposed acquisition of Electronic Arts by a group including Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund and a private equity firm headed by U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law. The union cited risks to national secur…
The IndependentForeign Investment in China Rises in First Quarter
Foreign direct investment in China's high-tech industries reached 102.7 billion yuan in the first quarter, up 30.7 percent from a year earlier. More than 6,200 foreign-invested enterprises were registered with customs authorities during the period. Officials said improving innova…
gamereactor.euSouth Korea Plans First US Investments Under New Trade Law as US Launches Section 301 Tariff Probe
Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said specific investment projects under last year's bilateral trade deal will be discussed once the enabling law goes into effect on June 18. The minister rejected claims Seoul is lagging Tokyo in implementing its pledges while confirming an LNG te…
montrealgazette.comMitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Plans Real Estate Lending and Forex Expansion in India
Japan's largest bank, Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group, will begin lending to real estate firms in India and expand its foreign exchange derivatives business there. The move follows its $4.4 billion stake purchase in Shriram Finance, bringing total investments in India to $7 billio…
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investopedia.comPhilippine Peso Ends at 61.402 per USD After BSP Rate Hike on April 29, 2026
The Philippine peso reached a new record low of 61.402 per U.S. dollar on April 29, 2026, declining 0.6% amid strong dollar demand. The benchmark stock index fell 0.58% to its weakest close in over five months. Trading volume and foreign outflows increased as markets extended a f…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewUS Approves First Gold Card Visa Under President Trump's Program
The U.S. has approved the first gold card visa, allowing a foreigner to live and work in the country after paying at least $1 million, according to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. The program, launched in December 2025, aims to attract foreign investment and talent. Hundreds o…
kr-asia.comDubai Monitors 200 Economic Indicators Daily Amid Iran Conflict and Port Disruptions
Dubai's economic leaders are monitoring 200 indicators daily to manage impacts from Iran's February missile strikes on the Gulf. CEO Hadi Badri said the city has engaged investors through webinars and created logistics alternatives amid port closures. Long-term targets under the…
Photo: Janosch Diggelmann / UnsplashTurkey Promotes Istanbul as Financial Hub Amid Iran War Effects on Gulf
Turkish officials are positioning Istanbul as a secure alternative for investors amid disruptions from the ongoing Iran war affecting Gulf economies. The government is preparing incentives to attract foreign capital, highlighting Turkey's stability under NATO protection. Experts…
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewCuban President States Openness to US Oil Investment Amid Defense Preparations
Cuba's president announced openness to US investment in oil exploration. The statement comes alongside readiness to defend against any potential US invasion. This reflects ongoing economic and security dynamics between the two nations.
Substrate placeholder — needs reviewGCC Countries' Investments in US Market Amid Iran Conflict Cash Flow Concerns
Peter Zeihan discussed potential impacts on foreign investments by Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries in the US market. He raised questions about cash flows being affected by the war in Iran. The discussion occurred in an interview with Jay Martin.