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Japan continues to draw significant interest from institutional investors and high-net-worth individuals across the Asia Pacific region despite economic uncertainties in 2023. Singapore TIGER 21 Chair Kanu A. Gupta sheds light on why Japan remains a magnet for investment, along with other expert investors in the industry, in a recent PropertyGuru Asia Property Awards article. Looking ahead, the Japanese government has ambitious initiatives aimed at doubling foreign investment by 2030, with enhancements to residency rules and infrastructure tailored specifically for high-net-worth individuals. Read more: https://lnkd.in/efDEFzup

Japan is known for its strong economic fundamentals, yet its foreign direct investment (FDI) levels remain surprisingly low compared to global peers. Recognizing this gap, Japan's government is rolling out a series of strategic initiatives to boost FDI by 50% by 2030. These efforts aim to overcome unique challenges within the country's business environment, from complex bureaucratic processes to language barriers. To learn more about Japan's ambitious plan to transform its investment landscape and attract global businesses, click here: https://hubs.ly/Q02LymgL0 #JapanInvestment #FDIGrowth #GlobalBusiness #EconomicStrategy #InvestmentOpportunities #Japan2030 #BusinessExpansion #ForeignDirectInvestment #InnovationHub #InvestmentStrategy

Germany's direct investments in China indeed reached a record level in 2023, amounting to nearly €12 billion ($13 billion). The share of investments in China in the total volume of Germany's overseas direct investments grew to 10.3%, marking the highest level since 2014. This reflects the increased interest of German companies in investing in China. Despite this, certain categories of foreign direct investments, such as intercompany loans and capital injections by German companies into China, are decreasing. https://lnkd.in/d7vawq6G

Just how much foreign direct investment is coming into Australia from Japan? As our 3rd largest source of foreign direct investment, that number hit A$133.8bn in 2022 making up 12% of investment coming from overseas. Japan's also our 2nd largest trading partner and 2nd largest export destination after China. We had a great time hosting AYANO Nakaji and Hiroko Hasegawa_ CPA Australia from our partners at YAMADA Consulting Group Co., Ltd. this month! Part of Clairfield International, Yamada is a leading consulting and advisory company with offices in all major Japanese cities, as well as China, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, India and the US (Los Angeles). If you're interested in doing business in Japan, or seeking investment or partnerships, please reach out to InterFinancial Director, Shaun Conroy FAICD FGIA CA. Shaun has spent 23 years on the ground in Asia (Japan, Korea, China and ASEAN), including nine years leading the New Zealand Government’s Trade Commissions in Asia (excluding China). #AchieveMore #MergersAndAcquisitions #ForeignDirectInvestment #JapanInvestment #AustraliaInvestment

German firms are not giving up on China In 2023, German capital investment in China will set a record again. German firms are not listening to the increasingly cautious German and European policy towards China and are ignoring suggestions that they should reduce their exposure to China. The situation is slightly overshadowed by the fact that capital investment comes exclusively from the reinvestment of locally generated profits, and the share of repatriated shares is increasing. However, there are some large companies for which it is almost impossible to reduce their Chinese presence, and despite the risks, they are likely to continue to increase their exposure to China for some time to come.

Herbert Smith Freehills and the ANU Australia-Japan Research Centre recently released the Japan-Australia Investment report 2023.     Download the report in English or Japanese at https://lnkd.in/g3MSnzWQ     The seventh annual report highlights record-breaking Japanese direct investment in Australia, totaling $133.8 billion across various sectors. This deepening relationship, marked by 53 M&A transactions and 38 partnerships, underscores Japan's crucial role in driving Australian economic growth and sectoral development.     With a focus on mutual prosperity and collaboration in areas like 'new energy', the partnership is poised for further expansion and commercialisation opportunities by 2030. Shiro Armstrong #ANUExpert #JapanAustralia #investment #development

Our latest Japan-Australia Investment Report launched in Tokyo yesterday - research showing that the two countries have never been closer, economically and politically. While M&A fell globally last year, there were a record 53 Japanese investments in Australia— the highest number of deals recorded since the report began in 2017. And there's more to come – the report predicts another record year for the Japan-Australia investment, with economic conditions conducive to further investment. Read more at https://lnkd.in/gw95k7fH Hosted by JBIC with Japan Institute for Overseas Investment (JOI), the launch featured l-r Taku Mizayaki of JETRO, HSF partner Damien Roberts, HSF senior advisor Ian Williams, Elizabeth Cox of Austrade and Sally Townsend of ANZCCJ. #JOI #ANZCCJ #JapanAustralia #HerbertSmithFreehills #Austrade Craig Usmar

Thorough and cordial meeting with Singapore's Minister of Finance and future Prime Minister, Lawrence Wong. Amb. Dante Brandi and DPM Wong reiterated the commitment to strengthen the robust state of bilateral relations, leveraging on the increasing and vibrant presence of the Italian #business community in #Singapore. This includes supporting efforts aimed at projecting Italian start-ups into the Singaporean ecosystem through the "Global Start-up Program 2024," organized by Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and ITA - Italian Trade Agency, focusing on fintech and insurtech companies with the significant support of the Banca d'Italia - Eurosistema. They also discussed ways to foster #investment opportunities for both public and private Singaporean entities in #Italy, following the recent announcement of Singaporean company Silicon Box's investment in Italy for #chiplet production (3.2 billion euros), and the recent investment of a major Singaporean sovereign wealth fund in urban regeneration projects in Italy. DPM Wong and Amb. Brandi acknowledged the importance of financial cooperation within the #G20 framework and on pressing global issues like #artificialintelligence, #greentransition, and multinational corporations' taxation. Lastly, they emphasized the significance of upholding and reinforcing the rules-based international system amidst current geopolitical tensions, and exchanged insightful perspectives on #China.