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Where should companies invest in an era of uncertainty? Geopolitical shifts, supply chain disruptions, and evolving incentives are reshaping site selection strategies in Asia. In Site Selection Magazine's March issue, John Evans, Managing Director at Tractus, explores the latest trends influencing investment decisions. #Tractus #SiteSelection #FDI #Manufacturing #BusinessExpansion #EconDev

Our Weekly Manufacturing Economic Newsletter is out! Dive into the USD's continued weakness amid trade uncertainty, cooling US inflation, rising credit spreads, China's technology investment initiatives, and the major US attack on Houthi infrastructure. Read and subscribe to stay informed on global economic trends ⤵️ #Tractus #EconomicHighlights #Manufacturing #Europe #America #China #Thailand #BDI #BrentCrude #HenryHub #Logistics #Commodities

Have a burning question about site selection and economic development or want to discuss your views on how pending policy changes in Washington may impact site selection, foreign direct investment and economic development?🔥 Now’s your chance to get involved, share your views and ask anything! At the Site Selectors Guild Annual Conference, our Executive Director and founding Guild member, Dennis J. Meseroll, will be speaking on two insightful panels, covering some of the most pressing issues shaping corporate investment decisions today. 🎤 Thursday, March 13 – Looking Forward: Pending Policy Changes Shaping Location Strategy Dennis will join fellow Guild members and Sahar Hafeez, Senior Counsel at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, who until January 2025 served in the U.S. Commerce Department and National Security Council as a senior official coordinating U.S. supply chain and manufacturing, to discuss how pending policy decisions could reshape corporate location strategy and its impact on economic development professionals. 🎤 Friday, March 14 – Ask Anything  An open-floor session where attendees drive the conversation, covering everything from the impact of a second Trump administration to navigating energy demands for data centers. More information: https://lnkd.in/exBXpWd6 Join us and bring your toughest questions! #Tractus #SSGAnnualConference #SiteSelection #EconomicDevelopment #InvestmentStrategy #FDI

Indonesia’s ambitious sovereign wealth fund (SWF) is drawing global attention, but uncertainties around governance, investment strategy, and execution remain. James Meisenheimer, Consulting Manager at Tractus, shares his perspective with fDi Intelligence on the key challenges Indonesia faces in making Danantara a competitive investment vehicle. With foreign investor confidence at stake, how will Indonesia navigate these hurdles to attract long-term capital? Read James’ insights in fDi Intelligence ⤵️ #Tractus #Indonesia #SovereignWealthFund #Danantara #FDI #InvestmentStrategy #EconomicDevelopment

Our Manufacturing Weekly Economic Newsletter is out! This week we cover the USD's largest decline since November 2022, the EUR surge amid US tariff concerns, China's 2025 economic growth targets, and much more. Read and subscribe to stay informed on global economic trends ⤵️ #Tractus #EconomicHighlights #Manufacturing #Europe #America #China #SouthKorea #BDI #BrentCrude #HenryHub #Logistics #Commodities

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How resilient is your supply chain in an era of increasing uncertainty? DHL’s latest 'China Plus X' report highlights a well-known strategy: the diversification of supply chains beyond China. But as John Evans, Managing Director of Tractus, points out, this trend predates recent geopolitical tensions and tariff policies. Rising costs and logistics challenges had already led multinational companies to rethink their strategies over a decade ago. Now, risk mitigation is more critical than ever, reinforcing the need for a structured, long-term site selection strategy to ensure investment success. #Tractus #China #Diversification #SupplyChain #SiteSelection #Tariff #FDI

We often don't think about Malaysia as a semiconductor powerhouse, but the numbers tell a different story. With the electrical and electronics (E&E) sector representing 40% of Malaysia's total exports and their position as the 6th largest global semiconductor exporter ($127.7B in 2023), they've attracted massive investments from industry leaders. Intel's $7B Penang expansion and Infineon Technologies' $5.5B investment in Kedah demonstrate the sector's momentum. Plenty of opportunities remain untapped, but investors must carefully navigate key challenges: limited land availability in established industrial clusters, growing competition for skilled technical workforce, and complex regulatory requirements that vary by region. Read our full interactive guide to understand Malaysia's dynamic semiconductor landscape and how your organization can strategically position for success: https://lnkd.in/gtF-tgyV #Tractus #Malaysia #BusinessExpansion #Semiconductors #FDI

Our Weekly Manufacturing & Economic Highlights is now available! This week we cover the USD's rebound amid anticipated tariffs, French inflation hitting a four-year low, China's PMI swinging to expansion, and TSMC's potential stake in Intel. Read the full report and subscribe to stay informed about global economic trends affecting your business. #Tractus #EconomicHighlights #Manufacturing #Europe #America #China #Taiwan #BDI #BrentCrude #HenryHub #Logistics #Commodities

Our latest newsletter examines the dramatic shift in global shipping as the Suez Canal sees increasing traffic following reduced Houthi attacks. Meanwhile, Chinese-built vessels may face new US port fees up to $1 million. How might these changes impact your supply chain costs and planning for 2025? Read our detailed coverage for more insights. #Tractus #EconomicHighlights #Manufacturing #Europe #America #China #Japan #BDI #BrentCrude #HenryHub #Logistics #Commodities