FDI tracked into the Asia-Pacific region decreased consistently during the second quarter of 2015, with figures for capital investment, jobs and individual projects all seeing a decline as the quarter progressed.
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Real estate investment into Africa grows
Since 2011, Africa has witnessed a 187.5% increase in real estate FDI. Casablanca, Kampala and Accra lead the way as the top locations for investment.
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Saudi Arabia sees year-on-year FDI decline
Saudi Arabia has experienced a steady decline in foreign direct investment since 2011 and 2015 figures look set to follow the downwards trend.
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Software and IT services top sector for FDI into Americas
FDI into the Americas region was dominated by projects in the software and IT services sector in the first half of 2015.
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Financial services top sector for FDI in Middle East
FDI into the Middle East and Africa in the first half of 2015 was dominated by investment in the financial services sector.
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Unctad director of investment sees green shoots of FDI recovery
The current climate is a tough one with regards to FDI, but the director of investment and enterprise at Unctad, James Zhan, says better times could be just around the corner.
Mexico motors on as automotive sector maintains FDI appeal
Mexico’s automotive sector has endured well, increasing inward FDI at a time of stagnation.
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London attracts most capex in Europe in Q1 2015
London was the most popular destination city in Europe for FDI capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2015.
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Mundra secures most capital in Asia-Pacific in Q1 2015
Mundra was the most popular destination city in Asia-Pacific for FDI capital expenditure in the first quarter of 2015.
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New York City records most capex in Americas in Q1 2015
In the first quarter of 2015, New York City secured the most FDI capital expenditure of any city in the Americas, recording inflows of more than $1.7bn.
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