Foreign Direct Investment

Dominican Republic's GDP grew 4.1% in Q1 2026, up from 2.2% in 2025. The Central Bank projects 4.0-5.0% annual growth, while the IMF forecasts 4.5%. The government approved a supplementary budget for additional public investment, and foreign direct investment (FDI) reached record levels.

Pakistan recorded a $139 million current account deficit in FY26, reversing from a $1.838 billion surplus in FY25. Remittances increased to $41.585 billion, mitigating the deficit, while foreign direct investment fell 34% to $1.64 billion. The Gulf war disrupted oil prices and contributed to economic pressures.

Foreign direct investment in Colombia decreased by nearly 20% in June, reaching $634 million. The first half of the year shows a 12% decline compared to 2025 levels.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Mexico's 2026 growth forecast to 1.2% from 1.6% and its 2027 forecast to 1.9% from 2.2%, citing global uncertainties and the Middle East conflict. Mexican Finance Minister Edgar Amador countered, attributing the revision to external factors like energy market shocks and expressing confidence in outperforming the projections.

The article discusses Pakistan's government sending ministers to investment conferences to attract foreign investment, but highlights a decline in FDI from $5-6 billion to $0.5 billion, with chaotic governance and inconsistent policies deterring investment. It compares Pakistan's low FDI to Vietnam's higher inflows and notes past unfulfilled investment promises from Saudi Arabia and the US.

Brazil remains the world’s fifth-largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with annual inflows near $66 billion and a total foreign-investment stock close to $1 trillion. Global investment flows are distorted by financial hubs, complicating analysis of real projects.

India’s Adani Group and UAE’s International Holding Company (IHC) have signed a $11.5 billion aluminum project in Odisha, forming a 50/50 joint venture to create a refinery, smelter, and power plant. The project aims to generate 53,500 jobs and boost India’s aluminum production to meet domestic demand.

Costa Rica's foreign direct investment surged to $4.584bn in Q1 2026, a 204% increase from the prior quarter and 572% from a year earlier. The jump was driven by a food-and-drink takeover accounting for 2.9% of GDP.

Regional instability in the Gulf is negatively impacting Pakistan's economic outlook, causing declines in foreign direct investment, domestic bond inflows, and foreign equity investments in FY26. Pakistan faces a $35bn trade deficit and relies heavily on remittances, while analysts warn that Gulf tensions could deter foreign investors despite growing diplomatic ties with Gulf nations.

Hong Kong reported a 36% rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first half of 2026, with 413 companies establishing or expanding operations in the city, a 9% year-on-year increase. The growth reflects continued interest from US and European firms, which are expected to bring over HK$53 billion in investments.

Hong Kong reported a 36% rise in foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows in the first half of 2026, with 413 companies setting up or expanding businesses, a 9% year-on-year increase, according to InvestHK data. The growth highlights the city's role as a business hub attracting US and European firms.

Ethiopia experienced rapid foreign direct investment (FDI) growth between 2010 and 2019, driven by state-led industrialisation, infrastructure megaprojects, and manufacturing zones. The article highlights how conflict and 'corrosive capital' are reshaping the country's foreign investment landscape.

Foreign direct investment in Latin America grew by 1.7% in 2025, reaching $194.233 billion, marking a sharp slowdown from the 7.1% increase in 2024, according to ECLAC, the UN’s regional body.

The article discusses the current public discourse around investment in Nigeria, highlighting Nairametrics' analysis and the need to reorient youths' perspectives on the economy. It emphasizes foreign direct investment (FDI) as a central topic in economic conversations.

Nigeria’s capital inflows increased by 83.8% to $10.37 billion in Q1 2026, with 95% attributed to portfolio inflows and only 1.3% classified as foreign direct investment. The surge is described as primarily 'hot money,' indicating short-term speculative flows.

Invest UP and Invest India initiatives aim to boost investment and foreign direct investment (FDI) in Uttar Pradesh. The collaboration seeks to provide new momentum to the region's economic growth through targeted efforts.

Colombia's trade ministry reported a 34% year-on-year increase in first-quarter foreign direct investment ($3,794m) using central bank balance-of-payments data, while another central-bank series tracking actual currency flows showed investment declines. The discrepancy arises from differing methodologies in measuring investment.

McKinsey estimates the U.S. would need $2 trillion, or 6% of GDP, to rebuild industrial capacity for strategic goods like AI servers and key chemicals. The study highlights gaps in domestic manufacturing and the challenges of scaling up sectors beyond AI, despite recent investments like the CHIPS and Science Act.

China's investment in Europe has reached a 7-year high, indicating increased economic engagement between the two regions. However, the current investment levels remain significantly below previous peak levels, suggesting cautious optimism in China-Europe economic relations.