AbstractPublished twice yearly, FDI in Figures analyses key developments and trends in global foreign direct investment (FDI) flows using the most recent official FDI statistics. The note also includes a short section describing latest trends in cross-border mergers and acquisitions deals and announced greenfield investment projects.
Reaffirming Asia-Pacific’s commitment to sustainability under the Bangkok Goals, APEC named three climate trailblazers for the Bio-Circular-Green Economy (BCG) Award.Announced at the Annual Ministerial Meeting in Gyeongju, the recognition reflects the region’s shared goal to embed sustainability at the core of future growth and prosperity.From coast...
10月29日，国际货币基金组织（IMF）与上海财经大学“世界经济展望”学术研讨会在上海财经大学行政楼顺利举行。本次研讨会由上海财经大学中国式现代化研究院主办。本次学术研讨会邀请众多专家学者。会议围绕全球经济增长与新兴市场韧性等核心议题展开深入研讨，为复杂变局下的世界经济发展路径建言献策。来自国际货币基金组织、上海财经大学等国内外知名机构的专家学者，就全球经济形势...
African digital innovators took centre stage in Japan’s tech ecosystem this week, as the International Trade Centre (ITC) connected startups from Algeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana with investors and partners.Across Africa, the technology and innovation landscape is expanding rapidly, with startups offering homegrown digital solutions in e-commerce, logis...
United Kingdom provides vital flexible funding to drive progress on global challenges, including health, crisis response and recovery and climate actionThe flexible nature of core funding enables UNDP to adapt swiftly to crises, prioritising support for the most vulnerable communities—particularly women and girls, who are often the hardest hit. UNDPNEW YO...
Culture can bolster sustainable economic development at both national and local levels. Today, there is a need to recognize and strengthen cultural and creative sectors as key drivers of the economy.The protection of the social and economic rights of artists and cultural professionals is essential to ensuring fair compensation. Facilitating the mobility of...
UNESCO Director-General Audrey Azoulay has designated 58 Creative Cities, which now join the Organization's dedicated Network. With these designations, the Network now includes 408 cities in more than 100 countries, recognized for their commitment to creative industries and cultural life.Quito, Ecuador; Creative City of ArchitectureShutterstock30 Octob...
Tourists watch a performance at a scenic area in Hepu County of Beihai City, south China's Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Oct. 20. 2025. (Xinhua/Zhou Jiayi)BEIJING, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- China will develop a broader range of high-grade tourism products and improve the quality of tourism services to boost the country's tourism sector, according to ...
Members deepen discussions on key sustainability topics and potential MC14 outcomesWTO members participating in the Trade and Environmental Sustainability Structured Discussions (TESSD) met on 29-30 October to advance work on finalizing outcomes for four sustainability topics for the 14th Ministerial Conference (MC14). Technical discussions focused on enha...
New phase will ensure technical readiness for first issuanceIf legislation in place in the course of 2026, a pilot exercise could start in 2027 and the Eurosystem should be ready for a potential first issuance of the digital euro during 2029Preparation phase begun in November 2023 has successfully concludedThe Governing Council of the European Central Bank...
