UNCTAD
Coverage of UNCTAD in the Nexus archive.
- China Claims $10.6bn in Guyana. All Investors Sent $8.3bn
China claims $10.6bn in direct investment in Guyana for 2024, a significant increase from $256m in 2019. UNCTAD records total inflows to Guyana from all sources in 2024 at $8.3bn, conflicting with China's figure. The Chinese investment equals roughly two-fifths of Guyana’s annual economic output.
- Brazil Is Still the World’s Fifth-Biggest Magnet for Foreign Money
Brazil remains the world’s fifth-largest destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), with annual inflows near $66 billion and a total foreign-investment stock close to $1 trillion. Global investment flows are distorted by financial hubs, complicating analysis of real projects.
- India leads world in ship recycling, captures 35.4% global share
India increased its global ship recycling share to 35.4% in 2025, up from 30.1% in 2024, according to a UNCTAD report cited by the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways.