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Is India proving to be its own worst enemy in attracting investment?

India's FDI inflows are dipping and some investors are voicing their frustrations with the government's restrictive policies and laws.

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Co-operation opportunities look set to open up Pacific Basin

With emerging economies in Asia and Latin America driving global growth, co-operation between countries in these regions is set to accelerate.

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Mongolia set for resources boom

Leading global operators are turning their attention further east, eyeing mineral-rich Mongolia’s potential to become the next commodities hub in the Asia-Pacific region.

View from Asia October/November 2011

ICT is a rapidly growing sector in Asia, with countries such as South Korea, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and China increasing their share of the global ICT/R&D capacity, writes Lawrence Yeo.

Asian investment into Australia on the rise

Asian companies are increasingly looking to Australia, with investment set to increase as Australia strengthens its ties with India. 

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China's cities top in manufacturing

China is the most attractive country for manufacturing, with its cities also topping fDi’s benchmark rankings.

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Political dust settles in Kyrgyzstan

Despite two revolutions in five years, Kyrgyzstan remains in some ways an easier investment proposition than its neighbours, and tax and regulatory improvements are intended to keep its small but growing FDI stocks on the rise.

In Dispute: India's legal system under fire

After waiting for more than a decade for compensation, an Australian company has called on the Indian government to take action under the Australia–India investment protection treaty. This could set a precedent for many other foreign investors who have considered their treatment unfair. But how will India react to a sudden influx of claims?

View from Asia: Agricultural uncertainty

Agricultural investments in Asia are having a tough time, with adverse weather, land supply and government intervention causing headaches for foreign investors, says Lawrence Yeo

FDI into Asia on the increase in 2011

FDI into Asia in 2011 is on the up, with western Europe the biggest contributior according to data from greenfield investment monitor fDiMarkets.