Foreign investment

UK explores ‘invite-only’ investor visa with £5 million cost

The government began drawing up plans last year for a special visa for foreigners who invest significant sums in Britain

UK Investment Minister Jason Stockwood (right) with Minister-in-charge of Trade Relations Grace Fu at their meeting in Singapore on May 12.

Singapore a ‘trusted partner’ in shaping regional trade rules, says UK’s investment minister

There is growing interest from Singaporean investors in priority areas such as venture capital for emerging technologies and infrastructure, says Jason Stockwood

Chinese automaker BYD's presence in the US is focused on electric buses, trucks and forklifts, not cars.

Trump might welcome Chinese investment, but America is wary

Chinese investment in the United States has declined sharply in recent years due to increased screening requirements

The Iran crisis has shown how disruptions can cascade through the global economy, affecting energy markets and shipping routes, among others, says DPM Gan.

Economic Strategy Review: Taking ‘bold bets’, building energy resilience among final recommendations

Of 32 proposals to the Singapore government, the newest are related to energy and supply chain resilience

Paramount said the approval would reduce barriers to further investment, enabling it to seek additional capital from non-US investors.

Paramount seeks FCC approval for foreign investors backing Warner Bros acquisition

Middle Eastern-linked funds have agreed to back its proposed takeover

Toyota has announced plans to invest US$10 billion in the US over the next five years but only offered details on about US$2 billion.

Automakers plan billions in US investments but seek clear trade rules

Uncertainty about the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement is delaying investment decisions

Johor's RM110 billion in investments is more than double its 2024 total of RM48.5 billion.

Johor leads as Malaysia’s approved investments hit record RM426.7 billion in 2025

Singapore and China are the top foreign investors, combining to reach RM116.3 billion in approved investments

A customer buys pork at a morning market in Beijing. One Chinese pork processor has been the subject of a years-long legal battle.

How a US$15 million Chinese pork deal turned into a cautionary tale for foreign investors

Behind-the-scenes moves, including a surprise restructuring, have left Chuming Group’s backers vexed and puzzled

EDB chairman Png Cheong Boon (left) and managing director Jermaine Loy giving an update on the agency's investment commitments in 2025.

Singapore’s 2025 investment pledges rise 5.3% to S$14.2 billion; related job creation dips 16%

Over a third of fixed asset investment is in electronics; total 2025 commitments expected to create 15,700 jobs over 5 years

Andrew Lim, CapitaLand Investment's group chief operating officer, says the real asset manager also intends to strengthen relationships with its capital partners.

CapitaLand eyes Gulf region’s ‘deep, liquid pools of capital’, investments in logistics, hospitality  

Real asset manager intends to grow its presence and engage investors in the region, as the oil-producing nations reinvent themselves