Tag: Foreign Investment
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INR vs USD: 5 Key Reasons the Rupee May Stay Under Pressure
Overview: The Rupee’s Fragile Path Against the Dollar The Indian rupee has faced persistent dollar strength, slipping for a third consecutive session as risk appetite shifts and capital flows reallocate. With the dollar index firm and global yields fluctuating, the rupee’s decline to around 90.44 per US dollar early on Friday highlights the challenges buyers…
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Rates Spark: Sterling rates and US TIC data
Rate Sparks in the UK: Sterling slips amid mixed signals After a period of relative reprieve, sterling rates are once again catching the attention of traders. The currency has softened from recent highs as uncertainty around the UK’s economic trajectory returns to the fore. A rethink of the domestic outlook—especially on employment and productivity—appears likely…
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Germany’s Ambassador Visits ICCI: Strengthening Trade Ties Between Pakistan and Europe
Germany’s Ambassador to Pakistan Visits ICCI The Islamabad Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ICCI) recently hosted a high-profile visit that underscored growing bilateral ties between Pakistan and Germany. Ina Lepel, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to Pakistan, led the delegation, accompanied by Ms. Janine Rohwer, Counsellor for Political and Economic Affairs and…
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How a Tourism Investor Lost Millions in Zimbabwe: The Chewore Lodge Lease Collapse
Background: A Long-Running Tourism Venture in Zimbabwe The story centers on a long-standing tourism investment in Zimbabwe that hoped to tap into the country’s rich wildlife and dramatic landscapes. At the heart of the case is Chewore Lodge, a property positioned within a region renowned for natural beauty and biodiversity. For years, the lodge represented…
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Indonesia Probes Tax Evasion by Foreign-Invested Enterprises
Indonesia launches investigations into tax practices of foreign-invested enterprises Jakarta is intensifying scrutiny of foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) operating within the country as investigators probe potential tax evasion schemes. The move comes amid growing concern that some multinational and foreign-backed businesses may be underreporting income, overstating deductions, or exploiting loopholes in the domestic tax system. Authorities…
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Ghana Seen as a Trusted Destination for German Investors, Says Dr Nyadu-Addo
Ghana Poised to Welcome More German Investment Ghana is increasingly positioned as a trusted destination for German investors, with high-level endorsements highlighting the country’s conducive business environment, stable institutions, and strategic economic reforms. Dr Ralph Nyadu-Addo, former Head of the Department of Publishing Studies at Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), recently underscored…
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Greenlanders Speak Out: Fear and Indignation as Trump Eyes Their Territory
Greenlanders Push Back as Foreign Interest Grows Recent headlines have brought Greenland back into the geopolitical spotlight, with reports that former U.S. President Donald Trump expressed interest in the autonomous Danish territory. Local residents and leaders have responded with a mix of concern, indignation, and a firm declaration: Greenland is not for sale. The conversations…
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Rupee Flags Time With Traders as New Year Flows Loom
Rupee poised for a flat start as New Year flows take center stage The Indian rupee is expected to open largely unchanged on Friday, with traders adopting a cautious, wait-and-see stance as they gauge the impact of New Year flows. After a year dominated by central bank intervention and persistent dollar demand, market participants are…
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Philippines Net External Liability Narrows to $58 Billion as External Assets Rise
philippines net external liability narrows to $58 billion as external assets rise The Philippines’ net international investment position (NIIP) improved in the third quarter, with the country reporting a narrower net external liability of $58 billion. This shift came as the nation recorded stronger external assets and a more favorable balance in its cross-border financial…
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Big Ambitions, Uneven Reality: Qianhai’s Comeback in China’s Opening-Up Spotlight
Qianhai’s High Hopes Meet Practical Realities Qianhai, the Shenzhen-backed financial and logistical reform zone, was positioned as a symbol of China’s renewed openness to the world. With ambitious plans to streamline finance, attract foreign capital, and accelerate cross-border trade, the district was meant to showcase how the country could reboot its opening-up strategy in the…