Foreign Investment Policy and Cross-Border Deal News
Greece tax incentives draw wealthy foreign residents to Athens property market
After years of using tax breaks to attract affluent foreigners, Greece is now pushing them to relocate their businesses and families as well. The strategy is increasingly visible in Athens' prime ...
Philippine defense chief signals potential 2028 presidential bid amid China tensions
With President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. barred by term limits from seeking re-election in 2028, political positioning is beginning to take shape around the next Philippine presidential race. Defense ...
Malaysia considers moving beyond intermediate-goods exports to strengthen domestic industrialization
Debate over the structure of Malaysia’s exports has once again focused on intermediate goods, as the country continues to rely on foreign direct investment (FDI) to support its industrial base. ...
Canada, EU advance strategic partnership ahead of Montréal summit
Ahead of the 21st Canada-EU Summit in Montréal, Canada and the European Union are reaffirming plans to deepen cooperation across trade, security and foreign policy. The meeting between Foreign ...
UK defence procurement policy requires overseas contractors to reinvest in British jobs
The UK government is tightening the terms for major overseas defence awards as it pushes to channel more industrial and employment benefits back into the domestic economy. The new offsets policy ...
Senate Democrats publish report alleging billions in foreign policy waste under Trump administration
Senate Democrats are releasing a report that argues the Trump administration’s foreign policy decisions are driving significant taxpayer costs and creating conflicts of interest. The document ...
Canada foreign minister to attend G20, Commonwealth meetings on trade and security
Canada is stepping up its multilateral diplomacy with Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand set to join meetings in the U.S. and the Caribbean. The trip covers talks on maritime security, trade ...
Pakistan finance ministry projects October inflation at 9.5%-10.5% as FY27 outlook stays supportive
Pakistan is expected to post inflation of 9.5% to 10.5% in October 2026 as higher energy and food prices keep pressure on consumer costs. The government still sees the broader FY27 economic ...
Brookfield eyes Philippines renewable energy expansion
The Philippines is drawing fresh interest from foreign investors as it pushes to raise the share of renewable energy in its power mix. Brookfield Corp.'s interest comes as the country seeks more ...
Philippines, EU seek to expand green investment with grants and guarantees
The Philippines and the European Union are moving to broaden investment in green and development projects, with EU grants and guarantees aimed at lowering risk for private investors. The ...
Kosovo reforms could unlock up to $1.5 billion in private investment
Kosovo is seeking to turn regulatory changes into a broader private sector push as it looks to expand investment and create better-paid jobs. A new World Bank Group diagnostic says targeted ...
Malaysia's trade with BRICS continues to grow, reaching RM846.5 billion
Malaysia's trade relations with BRICS member countries continued to expand, reaching RM846.5 billion in 2025, equivalent to 27.7 percent of the country's total global trade. This momentum ...
Wealthy Chinese families seek second passports as offshore tax scrutiny rises
Affluent Chinese are increasingly weighing foreign citizenship as tighter oversight of offshore wealth raises concerns over taxes, mobility and geopolitical risk. Because China does not allow dual ...
Canada moves to sign EIB framework agreement at Montréal EU summit
Canada is using this week's summit meetings in Montréal to advance closer economic and financial cooperation with the European Union. Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is scheduled to ...
World Bank ties Pakistan financing plan to trade and investment reforms
Pakistan is seeking to shift from macroeconomic stabilisation to private investment-led growth as the World Bank proposes a USD 600 million financing programme tied to regulatory and trade ...
World Bank approves $485 million Türkiye industry digital transformation project
Türkiye is expanding its industrial modernization push as smaller manufacturers face rising pressure to improve productivity, meet sustainability requirements, and stay competitive in export ...
SEBI weighs domestic AI model for India securities market
India's securities regulator is advancing its approach to artificial intelligence as it looks to tighten oversight and modernize market supervision. The plan includes adopting a global supervisory ...
China AI export curbs support offshore service model amid U.S. rivalry
China is moving to tighten control over how its most advanced artificial intelligence technology reaches foreign markets while still allowing overseas customers to use Chinese AI services. The ...
India GST clarification offers modest relief for foreign brokerage trades
India is offering foreign portfolio investors a limited tax reprieve as domestic equities absorb record overseas outflows in 2026. A government clarification says some brokerage payments by ...
Bangladesh says Japan EPA to boost investment as Sylhet projects advance
Bangladesh is positioning its proposed Economic Partnership Agreement with Japan as a catalyst for stronger capital inflows and broader bilateral ties. Commerce Minister Khandakar Abdul Muktadir ...
UNCTAD advances investment risk-sharing plan for developing economies
Developing economies are facing widening gaps in access to capital as new project announcements in critical sectors continue to decline. Measures unveiled at the World Investment Forum 2026 seek ...
