Foreign direct investment

FTC Announces Agenda for the Tenth Session of its Hearings on Competition and Consumer Protection in the 21st Century

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Friday, February 22, 2019
Broadband, Commercial policy, Competition, Foreign direct investment, National broadband plan, Information and communications technology

The Federal Trade Commission today announced the agenda for the tenth session of its Hearings Initiative .

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  • The Federal Trade Commission today announced the agenda for the tenth session of its Hearings Initiative .
  • The session, focused on competition and consumer protection issues in broadband markets, will take place on March 20, 2019 at the Constitution Center Auditorium at 400 7th St., SW, Washington D.C.
  • The hearing will examine developments in U.S. broadband markets, technology, and law since the FTC staffs 2007 Broadband Connectivity Competition Policy report and the FTC staffs 1996 Competition Policy in the New High-Tech, Global Marketplace report.
  • How would technological developments likely to occur in the near future impact the competitiveness of broadband markets, or otherwise affect consumer interests?

Highlights - Adoption of a proposal for screening foreign direct investment in the EU - Committee on International Trade

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Monday, February 18, 2019
World economy, World, Economy, Economic geography, Foreign direct investment, International business, European Union

On 14 February 2019, Members in plenary adopted a proposal to establish a legal framework for screening foreign direct investment in the EU.

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  • On 14 February 2019, Members in plenary adopted a proposal to establish a legal framework for screening foreign direct investment in the EU.
  • The Screening of FDI into the EU (INTA Rapporteur: F. PROUST) was a priority file included in the Joint Declaration and it lays the grounds at EU level to preserve the EU's strategic interests.
  • With the new legislation the EU will remain open to foreign investment in times of protectionism.
  • At the same time, the new framework on the screening of FDI will allow for more transparency, better coordination and cooperation in case of FDis threatening security or public order.

EB-5 February 15th Update: What Investors can Expect for the Future of EB-5

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Friday, February 15, 2019
EB-5 visa, Foreign direct investment, Residency

Many may be aware that over the past few months Iowa Rep. Steve King proposed to terminate the EB-5 program.

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  • Many may be aware that over the past few months Iowa Rep. Steve King proposed to terminate the EB-5 program.
  • However, his bill garnered zero support, illuminating how lawmakers view the future of EB-5.
  • With the positive progress seen since the shutdown and re-opening of the federal government, optimism is high for future of the EB-5 program.
  • USIF has formed and sponsored highly successful regional centers throughout the United States, jointly assisting nearly 6,000 EB-5 investors and their families to date.

EB-5 February 15th Update: What Investors can Expect for the Future of EB-5

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Friday, February 15, 2019
EB-5 visa, Foreign direct investment, Residency

Many may be aware that over the past few months Iowa Rep. Steve King proposed to terminate the EB-5 program.

Key Points: 
  • Many may be aware that over the past few months Iowa Rep. Steve King proposed to terminate the EB-5 program.
  • However, his bill garnered zero support, illuminating how lawmakers view the future of EB-5.
  • With the positive progress seen since the shutdown and re-opening of the federal government, optimism is high for future of the EB-5 program.
  • USIF has formed and sponsored highly successful regional centers throughout the United States, jointly assisting nearly 6,000 EB-5 investors and their families to date.

Highlights - Parliament endorsed the free trade and investment protection deals with Singapore - Committee on International Trade

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Economy, Free trade agreements, Foreign direct investment, Investment, Arbitration, Economic globalization, Investor-state dispute settlement, European Union Association Agreement, European Union–Singapore Free Trade Agreement, International investment agreement

Members in plenary gave their consent to the EU Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the EU Singapore Investment Protection Agreement.

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  • Members in plenary gave their consent to the EU Singapore Free Trade Agreement and the EU Singapore Investment Protection Agreement.
  • Once Council concludes the trade agreement, it can enter into force on the first day of the second month following the conclusion.
  • For the investment protection and the partnership and cooperation agreements to enter into force, the member states first need to ratify them.
  • The EU Singapore Investment Protection Agreement contains Investment Court System provisions and commits to pursue the establishment of a multilateral investment tribunal and appellate mechanism for the resolution of international investment disputes.

Edinburgh, Scotland to Host the 2022 World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Economy, World economy, International macroeconomics, Economic geography, Foreign direct investment, International business, FDI, Articles

ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conway, Inc. awarded the city of Edinburgh, Scotland to host the 19th annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which will take place in May, 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Conway, Inc. awarded the city of Edinburgh, Scotland to host the 19th annual World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), which will take place in May, 2022.
  • During the three-day forum, World Forum panelists will discuss some of the most critical topics in today's global business environment, including artificial intelligence, robotics and automation, emerging markets, cyber-security, smart cities, workforce development, and climate change.
  • "As someone particularly proud of his Scottish heritage I'm especially thrilled to announce that the 2022 World Forum for Foreign Direct Investment will be held in Scotland, one of the most stunning and vibrant countries in the world, and a magnet for foreign direct investment across industry clusters.
  • The seminar will outline global best practices, new marketing ideas, and the latest strategies to attract and increase foreign direct investment.

New International Investment and Trade Program receives federal support to strengthen Edmonton Metropolitan Region's Global Competitiveness

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Economy, World economy, Foreign direct investment, Edmonton Metropolitan Region, International business, Edmonton

Edmonton Global receives federal funding to establish its International Investment and Trade Program to increase foreign direct investment in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.

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  • Edmonton Global receives federal funding to establish its International Investment and Trade Program to increase foreign direct investment in the Edmonton Metropolitan Region.
  • The Investment and Trade Program will boost the Edmonton Metropolitan Region's business growth and competitiveness by identifying global opportunities, attracting foreign direct investment, supporting high growth small- and medium-sized enterprises and increasing market awareness of western Canadian products and services.
  • The new International Investment and Trade Program will put the Edmonton Metropolitan Region on the map as a primary destination for investment."
  • "This funding from the Government of Canada into the International Investment and Trade Program, will enable Edmonton Global to aggressively position our value proposition and drive investment across the Edmonton Metro Region.

CanAm Unveiled Its EB-5 Program Redeployment Strategy at EB-5 Immigration Expo in Dubai

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Tuesday, February 12, 2019
Nationality, Residency, Immigration to the United States, Foreign direct investment, EB-5 visa, Lawful permanent residents, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services, Immigrant investor programs

NEW YORK, Feb.12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CanAm Enterprises ("CanAm") is pleased to announce that Jeff DeCicco, the CEO of its broker dealer, CanAm Investor Services, discussed investment redeployment requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with industry-leading immigration experts at the 2019 EB-5 & Uglobal Immigration Expo Dubai.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb.12, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- CanAm Enterprises ("CanAm") is pleased to announce that Jeff DeCicco, the CEO of its broker dealer, CanAm Investor Services, discussed investment redeployment requirements of the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program with industry-leading immigration experts at the 2019 EB-5 & Uglobal Immigration Expo Dubai.
  • During the discussion, Mr. DeCicco outlined CanAm's strategic, investor-focused approach to redeployment within the policy framework outlined by USCIS in its written and public statements.
  • The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is administered by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS).
  • With three decades of experience promoting immigration-linked investments in the United States and Canada, CanAm has a long and established track record.

The Netherlands Reports Uptick in Investment By 372 Foreign Companies in 2018

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Monday, February 11, 2019
Economy, World economy, Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency, World, Foreign direct investment, MarketAxess, Netherlands, Foreign investment

The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), its regional partners in the Invest in Holland network and the Holland International Distribution Council assisted in the attraction of 372 foreign investment projects worldwide last year, totaling 2.85 billion euros in capital investment and the planned creation of 9,847 new jobs.

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  • The Netherlands Foreign Investment Agency (NFIA), its regional partners in the Invest in Holland network and the Holland International Distribution Council assisted in the attraction of 372 foreign investment projects worldwide last year, totaling 2.85 billion euros in capital investment and the planned creation of 9,847 new jobs.
  • U.S. and Canadian companies like Timberland and MarketAxess tallied 85 direct investment projects in the Netherlands in 2018, accounting for slightly less than one-third of the 248 foreign investment projects that NFIA was directly involved in worldwide.
  • Furthermore, the Netherlands' position as a stable economic hub is also attractive to foreign companies."
  • Additionally, the NFIA is talking with more than 250 foreign companies considering setting up operations in the Netherlands following Brexit.

Global Palletizing Machinery (Bulk, Case & Others) Market 2016-2024: Advanced Bag Palletizing Technology helps Improve Production, Cost Effectiveness and Competitiveness

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Thursday, January 31, 2019
Commercial policy, Competition, Foreign direct investment, REvolution, Packaging machinery

A Brief Glimpse of First, Second, Third, & Fourth Industrial Revolutions

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A Brief Glimpse of First, Second, Third, & Fourth Industrial Revolutions
Advanced Bag Palletizing Technology helps Improve Production, Cost Effectiveness and Competitiveness