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McKinsey: FDI flows are “a window to what’s coming next” for the global economy

Shifting patterns in greenfield FDI point to a structural transformation in global industry and trade, signalling where the global economy is heading next.
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Global trade reaches $35trn but rising fragility weighs on developing economies

Hungary election signals policy shift and potential reset for investors

‘We are only just seeing the start of data centre growth in Africa’: Knight Frank’s Oscar Matthews

Jason Mitchell

Interpipe expands into EU with Romanian acquisition as nearshoring momentum builds

Talent strategies are becoming central to investment and place development

Saudi Arabia sees surge in foreign investment as inflows jump in late 2025

Infrastructure investment vital to Africa’s economic growth but financing gaps remain

Dates and location for WAIPA’s 30th World Investment Conference announced at Mipim 2026

FDI in the US shrinks in the fourth quarter but holds steady for the full-year total in 2025

Trade rule reform key to unlocking FDI and real asset investment

Ambassadori Island Batumi brings Black Sea smart city vision to MIPIM

Iași showcases investment potential at MIPIM

US foreign investment rebounds in third quarter as equity flows surge

The AI boom has an energy problem – and it’s reshaping global investment

Courtney Fingar

Family offices double down on direct real estate investments: Kingstone Real Estate report

Sovereign investors start 2026 with strategic restructurings despite slower deal activity

Leaders at London Gatwick Economic Summit call for collaboration to unlock regional prosperity
Moldova’s new state aid scheme is making the country a competitive destination for industrial investment.

Moldova’s state aid scheme signals a more compelling proposition for strategic capital

Moldova’s tech leap: How a small country is opening big opportunities for EU companies

Reforms and resources put the Democratic Republic of Congo on investors’ radar
The World Investment Conference underscored the growing expectation that investment must balance competitiveness with social and environmental impact.

Global investors call for smarter, sustainable growth at World Investment Conference in Sharjah

Tourism’s next test: can sustainability drive investment and growth?

Courtney Fingar

Multipolarity is now the defining characteristic of global commerce

Courtney Fingar
International tourism demonstrated strong resilience in the first half of 2025, according to the latest UN Tourism Barometer.

Global tourism surges in H1 2025, bringing new opportunities for FDI in travel and hospitality

Call for entries: Top Industrial & Logistics Projects

WAIPA launches ‘Decade of Investment for Good’, looks ahead to next World Investment Conference

Sovereign wealth funds are increasing in number – and ESG is on their radar

Courtney Fingar

Central and Eastern Europe shows resilience amid global FDI challenges

South London’s Croydon to unveil £30m regeneration plan

New trade corridors to reshape Eastern Europe’s logistics landscape

Poland’s presidential election raises questions for country’s CRE prospects

Supply chain transformation drives logistics boom in Central and Eastern Europe

Geopolitics and capital constraints weigh on Central and Eastern Europe’s real estate outlook

FDI, not tariffs, are the key to US bringing manufacturing back

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Dutch real estate market adjusts to structural shifts as Eindhoven sees tech growth momentum
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Iceland’s K64 Circular Industries aims to redefine sustainable industrial development

Elin Guðnadóttir, Programme Director, KADECO.
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Porto mayor tackles the talent paradox

Rui Moreira, Mayor of Porto
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FDI expert calls for a focus on opportunities amid uncertainty

Dr. James Zhan, Senior Advisor to WAIPA and Chairman of the Executive Board of WAIPA’s World Investment Conference.
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Oman Vision 2040 is opening a new era for investors

Dr. Khalfan Said al Shu'aili, Oman’s Minister of Housing and Urban Planning.
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Real estate is an untapped opportunity for investment promotion agencies

Ismail Ersahin, CEO and executive director of the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA).

RAK Properties aligns real estate development with the emirate’s evolving needs

UK’s West Midlands unveils £19bn digital platform to lure real estate investors

The Great North: UK mayors back £118bn growth vision

Egypt’s new capital advances as investment interest grows

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 surpasses key milestones
Saudi Arabia’s ambitious New Murabba project in Riyadh is making significant strides, with excavation and groundwork nearing completion and construction set to begin in the summer. Michael Dyke, CEO of the New Murraba Developmemt Company, shared insights with Real FDI editor Courtney Fingar at MIPIM.

Saudi Arabia’s New Murabba project moves forward with groundwork and investor interest

Riga’s housing shortage creates opportunities for investors and developers

Reshoring and nearshoring will force a rethink of investment strategies

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Investment needed to support continued growth of Uzbekistan’s high-flying tourism industry

Backdrop to WAIPA World Investment Conference is possible FDI recovery

Krakow’s Wesoła set to be hub for creativity and innovation

Empowering investment promotion agencies: a critical step for global FDI recovery

Subdued FDI is another sign of ‘slowbalisation’: Research

EXPO Real: ‘United front’ by UK cities as sentiment improves

For ESG, it’s location, location, location

Courtney Fingar
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Tourism’s post-pandemic recovery nearly complete

Accession to the EU was a turning point in CEE’s investment fortunes

Courtney Fingar

20 years on: what EU accession has done for us

Courtney Fingar

Netherlands defies downturn

Paul Strohm

EY report: European FDI recovery stalls

How Eindhoven is embracing collaboration to aid growth

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FDI can play a key role in solving UK’s housing crisis

Courtney Fingar

Iceland’s airport developments are ready for take-off

Courtney Fingar

Innovation key to Newcastle’s FDI appeal

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Ismail Ersahin, CEO and executive director, World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA)

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Survey finds that London leads rival cities when FDI compared

Global FDI hits $727bn in H1 2023, but remains below 2022 levels

Courtney Fingar

Three FDI trends impacting real estate

Courtney Fingar

Creating affordable cities: the urban investment challenge

Robin Pascoe

Why IPAs and real estate advisory teams must work together

Courtney Fingar

Closer alignment with IPAs can unlock institutional investor potential

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Opportunity for investors and entrepreneurs to rebuild Ukraine

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Scottish cities: magnets for investment

Courtney Fingar

‘A clear mismatch between talk and action when it comes to ESG’

Courtney Fingar

Global trends propel CEE FDI growth

Courtney Fingar

Armenia targets more FDI as real estate market is set for growth

Courtney Fingar

Staying the course on SDGs the only sensible option as FDI declines

Courtney Fingar

Greenfield FDI fuels post-covid logistics surge

Courtney Fingar

Courtney Fingar: Joining up of FDI and real assets brings a multitude of opportunities

Courtney Fingar

Ismail Ersahin: ‘We’re here to create best-in-class services for real estate investors’

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MIPIM: FDI expanding scope to encompass more real assets

Courtney Fingar: Cities are ground zero for net zero

Courtney Fingar

Expert view: From ‘real’ FDI to real assets

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