FDI
Foreign investment restrictions: Looking inward
China is the implied threat as governments look to protect vulnerable domestic companies from foreign corporate raiders. On balance, PE investors are unlikely to benefit from moves towards de-globalization
India imposes FDI hurdles for Chinese investors
India has increased the regulatory requirements for inbound investments from groups in bordering countries in what is seen as a move to restrict Chinese activity.
Indian government announces FDI liberalization
India's government will allow unlimited foreign direct investment (FDI) in a wide range of sectors, including online grocery.
Indonesia reforms: The waiting game
Indonesia’s new president is still carrying goodwill from the investment community and has made some reassuring moves. Now investors are waiting to see if the new direction will pay off
Taiwan can’t afford not to have private equity – AVCJ Taiwan
Regulatory reforms that encourage private equity are vital if Taiwan is to revive foreign direct investment flows that trail other parts of Asia and maintain its competitiveness, a visiting US economic official told the AVCJ Taiwan Forum.
Beyond Beijing: Taiwan's trade dilemma
Taiwan’s future success as a foreign investment – and a private equity – destination largely hinges on the future of its free trade relationships. But the territory must first manage its ties with mainland China
Taiwan: Integration imperative
Taiwan’s stand-off over the cross-strait services pact is an impediment to integration, but missing out on the Trans-Pacific Partnership would be worse. Regulators know they must do more, and PE should benefit
India relaxes FDI rules in telecoms, 12 other sectors
India has relaxed foreign direct investment (FDI) rules in sectors such as telecoms, single brand retail and oil and gas.
Taiwan scores poorly on attracting PE – white paper
Taiwan’s government promised to revise rules on foreign investment and facilitate the inflow of private equity capital after a report issued by the American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (AmCham) delivered a stinging criticism of the domestic investment...
E&Y: India is world’s fourth most attractive FDI destination
India is the fourth most attractive investment destination globally, after the US, China and the UK, according to an Ernst & Young survey. Investors are drawn by the strong potential of the country’s domestic market, cost competitiveness and access...
Revised India FDI regulations threaten PE exits
Private equity activity in India is expected to take a hit following the introduction of new rules that clamp down on foreign direct investment (FDI) into the country.