FOREIGN INVESTMENT

With a population of more than 260 million, the fourth largest in the world, Indonesia has emerged as an attractive production base thanks to its large pool of low-cost labour and fast-growing consumer market. Hong Kong manufacturers looking to locate here should examine the infrastructure, land and labour costs in different regions when choosing a site their operations. More

The State Council stressed at its executive meeting on 10 March that efforts must be intensified to shorten the negative list on foreign investment and expand the catalogue of industries where foreign investment is encouraged, so that foreign investors in more sectors get to benefit from the tax and other incentives. More

In its new era of economic and social reforms, Saudi Arabia is embarking on a radical transition. Economic diversification, a greater emphasis on foreign and private investment, as well as social reforms under the Vision 2030 agenda have started implementing sweeping changes in the country. Specifically, investors and services suppliers are advised to take a closer look at sector-focused developments and opportunities. More

The Philippine government has made infrastructure development a top priority under President Duterte’s Socio-economic Agenda. To realise the ambitious infrastructure plan, foreign involvement in terms of funding, construction, technical assistance and capacity building will be needed. This article examines the opportunities and risks for foreign businesses in the country’s infrastructure projects. More