Dossier
foreign direct investment (FDI)
Coverage of foreign direct investment (FDI) in the Nexus archive.
Philippinesplace1business-friendly reformstopic1railwaystopic1portstopic1power gridtopic1Southeast Asiaplace1Pakistanplace1International Monetary Fundorganization1Uraan Pakistantopic1Economic Transformation Agenda and Implementation Plantopic1Policy Research & Advisory Council (PRAC)organization1Pakistan Policy Dialogue 2026topic1contractionary monetary policytopic1
- Can Philippines turn reforms into gains in Southeast Asia’s FDI race?
The Philippines, once plagued by corruption, poor infrastructure, and a fuel crisis from a distant war, is implementing business-friendly reforms and infrastructure upgrades to attract foreign direct investment (FDI) in Southeast Asia’s competitive landscape.
- Economic path lost — the policy puzzle
Pakistan's investment-to-GDP ratio and foreign direct investment (FDI) have significantly declined since 2018 under the IMF's stabilization program, while government economic plans like Uraan Pakistan and the Economic Transformation Agenda conflict with contractionary policies. This policy disconnect has stifled growth, increased poverty, and reduced investor confidence.