#foreign-investment

#foreign-investment

Chinese buyers accounted for $13.7 billion in US residential real estate purchases from April 2024 to March, marking an 83% increase from the previous year.

The median price of homes bought by international buyers climbed to a record $494,400, a 4.1% rise from the prior year, amidst increased international interest in U.S. real estate.

The Ukrainian government has started the process for opening bids for foreign companies to mine lithium deposits in the country as part of a deal with the US.

Hanoi's Old Quarter, once bustling, now experiences declining sales as US tariffs loom, highlighting the need for urgent trade negotiations to alleviate economic strain.

Lutnick admitted to the Financial Times that he has been selling the so-called Trump Card to foreign dignitaries and business leaders from Riyadh to Palo Alto.

Standout performers included Aradel, up 9.98%, BUA Foods (+5.26%), and Zenith Bank (+1.79%), while sectors like distribution services faced declines.

In November 2024, ICSID ruled that Romania breached international obligations, awarding €85 million plus interest to investor Iakov Goldovskiy's company, Petrochemical Holding GmbH.

The Director of Institutional Relations and Parliamentary Affairs for the Balearic Islands, Francisca Ramis, opposed restricting foreign home purchases, emphasizing fundamental rights and free market principles.

Citizens and activists are protesting against a proposed beach lease agreement with UAE's Eagle Hills, concerned it undermines national sovereignty and environmental protections.

We are trying to see if there is a private buyer, particularly through superannuation funds, he said.

President Ali emphasized that the US would receive preferential treatment in Guyana's oil and gas sector, directly contrasting this with China, amid heightened tensions.

The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program allows foreign nationals to gain U.S. permanent residency through investment, aiming to create jobs and bolster the economy.

Trump's re-election means Chinese investors are looking elsewhere for investment outside of the US market. We predict around $33 billion is up for grabs from Chinese companies in the coming years, and the UK only stands to benefit from this, as a hotbed for tech talent and innovation.

Opposition MPs are concerned that Jackson Wijaya's acquisition of Asia Pulp and Paper undermines earlier claims of independence and raises environmental issues.

Latvia's highly skilled workforce, with 86% holding secondary or higher education, enhances its appeal. Multilingualism (96% speaking two languages) supports adaptability in international businesses.