Foreign direct investment (FDI) involves an investor, company, or government entity buying a significant, lasting interest in a company in another country.

As global FDI declines, regional experts comment on the biggest trends of 2026—from tariff uncertainty to the race for critical minerals.

Over the past decade, the approach to foreign direct investment (FDI) has evolved. Traditionally, governments often focused on attracting large enterprises to set up their businesses within the ...