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Biden order to sharpen foreign investment screening process

President Joe Biden is set to sign an executive order that aims to sharpen the national security considerations taken in the federal government’s review process for foreign investment in the United States

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2022

Foreign firms inject B73.6bn

Thailand has attracted more than 73 billion baht in foreign investment during the first seven months of the year, government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri said.

Bangkok Post · Sep 2, 2022

Cuban entrepreneurs hope for room to grow as the government ponders reform

For those seeking proof that even modest foreign investment can help propel Cuba's fledgling entrepreneurs, look no further than Oscar Fernandez's Havana-based dried fruit business.

Reuters · Aug 22, 2022

Foreign investments soar in first 6 months

Investments by overseas companies registered under the Foreign Business Act (FBA) rose by 73.5% year-on-year in the first six months of 2022, led by Japan, Singapore and the US, driven by the government's investment promotion policy.

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022

BOI welcomes Hong Kong Economic and Trade office and Hong Kong Trade Development Council

Mr. Narit Therdsteerasukdi, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), together with Ms. Ratchanee Wattanawisitporn, Executive Director of Foreign Investment Marketing Division, welcomed Mr. Sheung-Yuen Lee, Director of Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office, and Mr. Peter Wong, Regional Director, South East Asia and South Asia, Hong…

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022

BOI attends ‘High Level Dialogue on ASEAN Italy Economic Relations’ meeting in Malaysia

Ms. Sonklin Ploymee, Deputy Secretary General of the Thailand Board of Investment (BOI), attended the "High Level Dialogue on ASEAN Italy Economic Relations" meeting in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on 6 July 2022. At the meeting, Ms. Sonklin present Thailand 4.0, Investment Promotion Policies in targeted BCG and digital industries as…

Bangkok Post · Jul 25, 2022

Foreign investor crackdown to deliver $455 million windfall – but not without costs

Fees paid by foreign property investors will double under a new federal government plan to help ease Australia’s housing affordability crisis.

The New Daily · Jul 22, 2022

Texas home buyers are competing against investors across the globe

Texas is an epicenter for foreign investment in the U.S. housing market.

Tribune News Service · Jul 22, 2022

Cuba to allow foreigners to invest in private businesses, will restart dollar exchanges

Facing a humanitarian crisis that threatens to set off new protests on the island, the Cuban government is taking the unprecedented step of authorizing foreign investment in its emerging private sector and will resume an official exchange market for the dollar, among 75 measures authorities said Thursday are meant to…

Miami Herald · Jul 21, 2022

Hike to foreign investment fees, penalties

Federal Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the doubling of foreign investment fees will ensure Australians are not slugged with the administrative costs.

AAP · Jul 21, 2022