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Global FDI in decline in 2012

FDI project numbers are down in the first six months of 2012 when compared to the same period in 2011, with all regions recording decreases in their FDI inflows.

FDI into China slows

Figures from the first six months of 2012 show FDI into China slowing compared to the first six months of 2011, with a notable decline in the number of projects in Shanghai.

FDI into Latin America slows

Following a record year in 2011, FDI into Latin America is showing signs of slowing in the first five months of 2012.

Chinese FDI is on upward trajectory

Chinese companies are showing increasing appetite for investment abroad, with outward FDI project figures nearly quadrupling in the past seven years.

Africa fastest growing region for inward FDI projects

In 2011, there was a 27% increase in the number of FDI projects into Africa compared to 2010. This was the largest increase experienced by any global region in this period, but despite this significant growth, Africa still  accounts for less than 5% of all projects globally.

China overtakes Spain as top destination for retail FDI projects

In the first 11 months of 2011, China was the number one destination  country for FDI retail projects, following a significant 40% decrease in  the number of projects in Spain, the number one destination country for  retail in 2010.

Software and IT sector enjoys global success in 2011

There has been a global surge in the number of FDI projects in the  software and IT sector. Investment in the UK has seen a particular  upturn, with the number of projects increasing by nearly two-thirds from  2010's total, and London recording more than 100 projects in the year  so far.

Mixed FDI fortunes for western European

With the UK set to remain the number one destination for FDI projects in western Europe in 2011, projects into the two largest economies in the region, France and Germany, have stagnated.

Western companies show unwillingness to offshore contact centre operations

There has been a marked decrease in the number of companies establishing overseas contact centres in 2011, largely owing to customer dissatisfaction with such centres.

Asia-Pacific top for manufacturing FDI

Investors in the manufacturing sector are turning their attentions from western Europe as the Asia-Pacific region becomes the top destination for FDI.

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