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Rapid overhaul of Australia’s environment laws among flurry of pledges from productivity roundtable

Treasurer announces consensus on some reform directions, including stronger environmental standards, changes to foreign investment rules and new guidelines for AI

The Guardian - AU

Why has a bill to relax foreign investment rules had so little scrutiny?

While public attention has been focused on the domestic fast-track consenting process for infrastructure and mining, Associate Minister of Finance David Seymour has been pushing through another fast-track process – this time for foreign investment in New Zealand. But it has had almost no public scrutiny.

The Conversation

90 Deals in 90 Days? Trump's Trade War Is Failing on Its Own Terms

The trade deficit is getting bigger, the deals aren't coming, and foreign investment has declined.

Reason

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Scotland's 'bucking international trends' on investment. Is that a good thing?

BILLIONS of pounds are set to flow out of Scotland due to foreign investment figures celebrated by the Scottish Government ...

The National (Scotland)

Australia wants more foreign investment. That’s why a $29 billion bid for Santos puts the Treasurer in a tricky position

The Australian origins of Santos have made an indelible mark on the company’s very name. The energy giant was first incorporated in 1954 under the acronym for “South Australia Northern Territory Oil Search”. It was publicly listed on the Adelaide Stock Exchange that same year.

The Conversation

Reeves considers softening inheritance tax changes amid non-dom backlash

Chancellor is keen to mollify wealthy global investors and attract foreign investment into the UK

The Guardian - UK

'Incredible': Scotland bucking international trend on foreign investment, study finds

SCOTLAND has been the top destination for foreign direct investment in the UK outside of London for a decade, new research has found ...

The National (Scotland)

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Trump’s ‘revenge tax’ could threaten foreign investment into US, analysts say

Concerns raised that section 899 could backfire and also undermine dollar’s safe haven status

The Guardian - UK

Trump diverts from 'America First' as he seeks to end wars, snag foreign dollars - Roll Call

President Donald Trump has pivoted recently as he seeks trillions in foreign investment dollars and tries to end two foreign wars.

Roll Call

UK foreign investment falls as funding from US dries up, survey shows

The UK secured fewer investment projects than France for the fifth year in a row, according to EY’s annual UK attractiveness survey.

Evening Standard

Thousands are feared dead in Myanmar’s quake. Trump’s USAID cuts will cause even more unnecessary deaths

In early 2021, after a decade of political and economic reforms, Myanmar looked like it was finally beginning to shake off the hangover of decades of military rule. Foreign investment was growing, and standards of living were gradually improving.

The Conversation

China's Xi makes strong push for greater foreign investment as economy continues to lag

Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged foreign investors to have faith in China's business prospects in an address to major global business leaders

The Independent UK

Sadiq Khan: We all have to do better to deliver the housing London desperately needs

The Mayor travelled to the Mipim property conference for the first time to seek foreign investment in London

Evening Standard

Will multinational companies flock to Syria? Maybe, if foreign aid arrives first

Syria’s new foreign minister, Asaad al-Shaibani, recently appeared at the World Economic Forum’s annual conference in the Swiss resort of Davos. He announced that his country is open for business and seeking foreign investment.

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International Business Times

Sri Lanka Signs Landmark $3.7 Bn Deal With Chinese State Oil Giant

Sri Lanka has secured its biggest-ever foreign investment after signing a deal with Chinese state-run oil giant Sinopec, officials said on Thursday.

TechRadar

More alleged Chinese intrusions into the US Treasury revealed

Committee on Foreign Investment in the US targeted as part of the recent incursions.

Tom’s Hardware

Chinese hackers target US Treasury computers used for sanctions — Committee on Foreign Investment specifically targeted

Chinese hackers gained access to an unclassified CFIUS system.

Reason

Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel Merger Poses No National Security Threat

The Committee on Foreign Investment doesn't recommend blocking the merger, and neither should President Joe Biden.

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Al Jazeera

US-Japan steel deal goes to Biden for final decision after panel deadlocks

Committee on Foreign Investment in the US fails to agree on national security risks of proposed takeover of US Steel.

Roll Call

Trump’s USDA pick could focus on foreign investments in agricultural land - Roll Call

Brooke L. Rollins is poised to tackle foreign investments in U.S. agricultural land if confirmed as Agriculture secretary.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish city named as best for foreign investment outside London

EDINBURGH has been named as the highest-ranking city in the UK outside of London for foreign direct investment (FDI) attractiveness, according to a…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh named UK’s most attractive for foreign investment outside of London

EDINBURGH has been named the most attractive city for foreign investment outside of London in a new report.

The Independent UK

EU pledges $96M loan to Cameroon to boost infrastructure

The European Union says it will lend 91 million euros to Cameroon over the next three years to boost the West African country’s infrastructure and attract foreign investment

The Guardian - UK

Simon Harris says lack of infrastructure could become a ‘drag’ on Ireland’s competitiveness

Irish prime minister speaks of need to overcome housing and infrastructural deficits to maintain foreign investment

Latin Times

Mexico Touts Foreign Investments As IMF Warns About Reforms

President Claudia Sheinbaum trumpeted planned foreign investment in energy, tourism and e-commerce after meeting US business leaders in Mexico City, although it was unclear how much of it was new.

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