Why semiconductor investment is flowing to Vietnam (KOR) Surging foreign investment shows that Vietnam is becoming a key hub for semiconductor testing, packaging and advanced materials production. 2026.10.12
Why semiconductor investment is flowing to Vietnam Surging foreign investment shows that Vietnam is becoming a key hub for semiconductor testing, packaging and advanced materials production. 2026.10.8
Korea FDI notifications rise 10.8% in Q3 on chip, AI demand Foreign direct investment notifications rose 10.8% to $22.9 billion in the third quarter, fueled by demand for semiconductors and AI infrastructure equipment. 2026.10.7
China surpasses U.S. in investment pledges to Korea in bid to bypass U.S. tariffs China’s direct investment pledges to Korea surged to a record $6.79 billion last year, as Beijing appeared to be maneuvering around U.S. trade restrictions, according to a recent report by the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP). 2025.8.15
Billions in Korean investment are at stake in the U.S. election Over 70% of surveyed Korean companies may delay or cancel U.S. investments if promised incentives are withdrawn after the upcoming elections. 2024.10.21
Foreign investment pledges reach new high to $7.05 billion in Q1 The January-March period posted a new record of foreign direct investment pledges, although realized investments halved on year. 2024.4.2
FDI pledges to Korea hit $17 billion in first half of 2023 Foreign direct investment (FDI) pledges to Korea rose 54.2 percent on year to $17.09 billion in the first half of this year, hitting an all-time high for any first half, government data showed Tuesday. 2023.7.4
Foreign direct investment on the rise again in Q3 Korea’s foreign direct investment (FDI) in the third quarter rose to a new record for the period despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, largely thanks to massive investment from China. 2020.10.13
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