Data from fDi Markets shows that after a lean few years Chile's FDI landscape is recovering in impressive fashion.

Project numbers drop almost 40% between 2017 and 2018.

Successive annual increases of FDI inflows to Spain culminated in a record year in 2018. Alex Irwin-Hunt reports.

Lithuania is enjoying a boost in FDI project and jobs, with the capital, Vilnius, getting the lion's share.

FDI project numbers from China into the EU are on a downward trend, but Europe is still a popular destination for Chinese investment.

Mexico suffered a second year of dwindling manufacturing, with the US's trade policy taking its toll. However, Mexico remains an attractive location for US companies and their suppliers.

Ecuador's stability was recognised in 2018, as the South American country attracted its highest level of investment since 2004.

Figures show 2018 was India’s best year for manufacturing FDI in seven years.

Cyprus’s record-breaking 2018 was driven by tourism and second-tier cities. 

Investment into the Middle East region by US-based companies showed a notable increase between the beginning fo 2016 and the end of 2018. 

Over the past three years, the UK has led Europe for financial services FDI, with the US as top investor. Emma McCoy reports.

Canada has seen a four-year peak in FDI, with the technology, real estate and aerospace sectors enjoying substantial growth. Zara Fennell reports.

Dubai outstrips other Middle East cities as top destination for office openings.

Global FDI in the biotechnology sector has witnessed year-on-year increase since 2015.

The number of foreign companies investing in Lagos increased in 2018 after four years of decline.

The UAE remained the Middle East's most popular destination for foreign manufacturing investments in 2018.

The Egyptian capital Cairo led Africa in 2018, attracting 10 foreign business services investment projects, in its strongest performance since 2012. Joshua Crawford reports.

Foreign investment to free economic zones around the world remained stable in 2019, according to preliminary data from fDi Markets.

Australian urban planning and design and economics consultancy Cistri is using its evidence-based insights to help Asian developers design and plan urban communities that enhance quality of life.

Utilities in Australia are looking to the sky when it comes to avoiding costly network failures and bushfires, enlisting the expertise of investors such as Canada’s Aethon Aerial Solutions to monitor power lines.

Canadian utilities giant ATCO was struck by Australia’s unique ability to make green hydrogen by harnessing its abundant sunshine. This capacity, combined with the country’s can-do attitude and commitment to the development of renewable energies, compelled the company to invest in Australia’s first Clean Energy Innovation Hub to fast-track sustainable solutions for future energy needs.

Dutch company Starware has defied the challenges of COVID-19 and established a subsidiary in Melbourne, Victoria.

Maeil Dairies Australia has invested A$13.5 million to acquire Corio Bay Dairy Group’s partially built dairy processing facility in Geelong, Victoria.

Good news for games developers: the Australian Government is introducing a 30% tax offset for local and international businesses that develop digital games in Australia.

Australia’s demand for cyber services has prompted PwC Australia to open a new onshore delivery centre in Adelaide, South Australia.

The US has granted new market access for Australian roasted macadamia nuts.

The Australia-India Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement opens new market access opportunities for Australian agricultural exporters.

Australian agricultural exporters will benefit from tariff eliminations when the Australia-UK Free Trade Agreement enters into force.

The Mexican Government has suspended tariffs on a range of agricultural and fishery products.

Recent South American free trade agreements will have implications for Australian agricultural exports.

There are strong prospects for Australian sheepmeat exporters, thanks to rising demand and reduced tariffs under Australia’s trade agreement with India.

New rule changes mean Australian dairy establishments exporting to Chile will no longer be required to undergo periodic in-country audits by Chilean officials.

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 identifies mining as a key component of the Kingdom’s industry strategy. This will open major opportunities for Australian companies in the mining, equipment, technology and services (METS) sector.

Australian Hass avocados have received provisional access to the Indian market. New access was granted after Australia demonstrated that its high-quality avocados could meet India’s biosecurity and food import requirements.

Australian raw sugar exporters can take advantage of unused US quotas in 2023.

Global energy prices have eased, but Australian farmers will continue to pay elevated prices for fertiliser and diesel.

Kuwait has extended the shelf-life limit of chilled vacuum-packed beef from 90 days to 120 days.

The world’s largest food and beverage (F&B) trade show – Gulfood – took place in Dubai, UAE from 19–23rd February. It brought together over 5,000 leading F&B companies. Over 120 Australian companies took part.

This article examines the key drivers of price volatility for vegetable oils and cereals, and the implications for Australian exporters.

The Government aims to build a “more resilient, more inclusive and more modern” economy. For Austrade’s work, the Government focus on addressing climate change, strengthening ties with strategic partners, diversifying trade and investment, and First Nations people, continues.

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