#foreign-investment

#foreign-investment

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.

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.

Indonesia's recent ban on Google Pixel phones mirrors its earlier prohibition on iPhone 16 devices, stemming from a failure to meet the 40% local content requirement.