WASHINGTON—National security concerns are prompting tighter investment screening as numerous countries introduce new regulatory frameworks, targeting foreign buyers, particularly Chinese state-backed firms.
Nearly 12 percent of global foreign direct investment was blocked in 2018 for national security concerns, according to a study by The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
“In recent years, there have been numerous cases where foreign investment has been rejected by targeted host countries for national security reasons and related public concerns,” a report by UNCTAD stated.-- excerpt, rest at link above --
Unfrozen Cave Water Cooler
1
The Unfrozen Cave
Print view
Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:09 am
reply
