Kearney: ASEAN An Engine Of Growth For FDI in Asia

The video discusses the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Confidence Index, highlighting the Asia Pacific region's strong performance, particularly Southeast Asia. It explores investment opportunities in sectors like semiconductors, digital economy, and sustainable practices. The shift in manufacturing from China to Southeast Asia is examined, along with supply chain resilience. Economic factors such as US-China relations, FX volatility, and inflation are also considered in the context of FDI.

Which region ranks second in the Foreign Direct Investment Confidence Index?

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• North America

• South America

What was the percentage increase in FDI to Singapore in 2021?

• 33%

• 50%

• 44%

• 25%

Which sector is NOT mentioned as attracting FDI in the transcript?

• Manufacturing

• Automotive

• Digital Economy

• Semiconductors

What is a key factor in attracting FDI according to the transcript?

• Low labor costs

• ESG and sustainable practices

• Tax incentives

• Political stability

What is the term used to describe the shift in manufacturing investments from China?

• China plus one

• China minus one

• China alternative

• China shift

Which country received significant semiconductor investment from Intel?

• Thailand

• Singapore

• Malaysia

• Vietnam

How might FX volatility impact FDI according to the transcript?

• Decrease interest rates

• Increase confidence

• Shake confidence

• Stabilize markets