<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[IDP]]></title><description><![CDATA[IDP]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/insights</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Tue, 29 Sep 2026 17:25:02 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.idp1.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Edinburgh 2.0: From Historic Capital to Innovation and Investment Hub]]></title><description><![CDATA[Edinburgh is strengthening its position as one of Britain's leading destinations for international investment. Its combination of financial-services depth, world-class universities, artificial intelligence, life sciences, skilled talent, infrastructure and global destination appeal offers a compelling case study in how cities can compete for increasingly selective global capital.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/edinburgh-2-0-from-historic-capital-to-innovation-and-investment-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aba2937430e3d98e4600f60</guid><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 09:07:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/11062b_d5bb7910154a447196c8817ac4379458~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Vietnam Build the Ecosystems Global Investors Now Demand?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Vietnam's industrial parks are entering a new era. As global investors increasingly prioritise clean energy, skilled talent, logistics, technology, suppliers and R&#38;D alongside land and incentives, the country is transforming traditional industrial zones into integrated investment ecosystems. Can Vietnam build the sophisticated platforms required to capture the next generation of global capital?]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/can-vietnam-build-the-ecosystems-global-investors-now-demand</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab97280c78acb9707b36ddc</guid><pubDate>Sun, 27 Sep 2026 20:27:06 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_ad39034e4c7c4d17ba8b795817ccea74~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_753,h_502,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Egypt’s FDI Reset: Can a New Strategy Transform Capital Attraction?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Egypt is preparing a World Bank-partnered investment strategy targeting 16 priority sectors as it shifts from broad promotion towards targeted investor attraction. With Africa-leading foreign investment inflows, regulatory reform, new investment funds and digital investor services, can Egypt turn international capital into manufacturing, exports and regional economic transformation?]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/egypt-s-fdi-reset-can-a-new-strategy-transform-capital-attraction</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab8249b0f6358bffa09b590</guid><pubDate>Sat, 26 Sep 2026 21:03:05 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_be7de84d48654ee88f5d8210bd756d46~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_957,h_638,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Beyond FDI: Can Sharjah Build the Gulf’s Most Adaptive Economy?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Sharjah is combining industrial scale with AI, advanced manufacturing, logistics, research and talent. Drawing on insights from Invest in Sharjah CEO Mohamed Juma Al Musharrkh, we examine the emirate’s strategy for turning diversification into long-term investment advantage.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/beyond-fdi-can-sharjah-build-the-gulf-s-most-adaptive-economy</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab640e56518687b51383a53</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 09:56:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_8f40fc0955b142dc8b1f3fe81a6f2dec~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hai Phong’s FDI Surge: Can Vietnam’s Port City Become a Global Investment Hub?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Foreign investment in Hai Phong has exceeded $3.47 billion in the first eight months of 2026. With high-tech manufacturing, global supply chains, deep-water ports and a new Free Trade Zone, Vietnam’s northern industrial powerhouse is targeting a bigger role in global investment.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/hai-phong-s-fdi-surge-can-vietnam-s-port-city-become-a-global-investment-hub</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab630b46de3d82672aac09f</guid><pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2026 08:58:28 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_be8dd8c74ef84dd1a86be8192663c1b6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Cyprus Turn Investor Confidence into an FDI Breakthrough?]]></title><description><![CDATA[83% of investors view Cyprus as attractive for FDI and 67% plan to enter or expand. Can Cyprus turn investor confidence into sustained international investment?]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/can-cyprus-turn-investor-confidence-into-an-fdi-breakthrough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab569a1d7763eccc40561dc</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 18:58:51 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_950f1f02df7346ceaccbb56c42982bf5~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Azerbaijan’s FDI Momentum Builds as US Investment Jumps 47%]]></title><description><![CDATA[US investment in Azerbaijan rose 47% in the first half of 2026. With the Middle Corridor, renewable energy and economic diversification creating new opportunities, Azerbaijan is seeking a larger role in Eurasian investment and trade.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/azerbaijan-s-fdi-momentum-builds-as-us-investment-jumps-47</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab54d540f6358bffa033081</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 16:46:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_20f28719e3ce4602a2ff7f343432d112~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can Saudi Arabia Become a Global Leader in Humanoid Robotics?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Saudi Arabia is betting on humanoid robotics as part of its wider economic transformation. With local assembly, large-scale deployment ambitions and Vision 2030 behind the sector, can the Kingdom build a globally competitive robotics ecosystem?]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/can-saudi-arabia-become-a-global-leader-in-humanoid-robotics</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab50aca3e73471793e52b94</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 12:15:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_cf74bd8ee6024d8fad33f77c8ea2d41e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_681,h_454,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Global FDI Hits US$1.6 Trillion: The Race for Development Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[UNCTAD’s latest World Investment Report reveals a fragile but significant recovery in global FDI. Discover why AI infrastructure, strategic industries and development impact are redefining investment promotion.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/global-fdi-hits-us-1-6-trillion-the-race-for-development-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4e77f5003de87f3c056c5</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 09:22:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_287e662f930a4011b8c599540516114a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Serbia’s FDI Resilience: Why Stability Matters More Than Headline Growth]]></title><description><![CDATA[Serbia’s net foreign direct investment increased to €1.037 billion during the first seven months of 2026, highlighting the resilience of one of Southeast Europe’s emerging investment destinations. This executive analysis explores FDI trends, investor confidence, financial markets and opportunities for investment promotion across the Balkans.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/serbia-s-fdi-resilience-why-stability-matters-more-than-headline-growth</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab4dc4f3e73471793e4bf53</guid><pubDate>Thu, 24 Sep 2026 08:43:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_6b62a59eeeb848ce9e83786b43c689af~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Bangladesh’s New FDI Playbook: Infrastructure, Incentives &#38; Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Bangladesh is launching a new era of investment promotion with a US$1.3 billion FDI pipeline, integrated investor services, major infrastructure projects and innovative incentives designed to attract high-quality global investment.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/bangladesh-s-new-fdi-playbook-infrastructure-incentives-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab3e108edc791f966289ba8</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:54:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_205918f5ec1f49f3bb93d148993d8afb~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASEAN’s US$246 Billion FDI Surge: Powered By Regional Collaboration]]></title><description><![CDATA[ASEAN attracted a record US$246 billion in foreign direct investment, becoming the fastest-growing FDI destination among developing regions. This executive analysis explores Thailand’s leadership, regional collaboration, high-tech industries and why ASEAN’s integrated supply chains are creating one of the world’s strongest investment opportunities.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/asean-s-us-246-billion-fdi-surge-powered-by-regional-collaboration</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab390954f1ffcd61f2691c4</guid><pubDate>Wed, 23 Sep 2026 09:12:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_2ba2a1760522495f8a4542670a6b65c6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Greece Repositions for the Next Wave of Foreign Investment]]></title><description><![CDATA[Greece is preparing a new framework for attracting foreign direct investment, targeting greenfield projects, technology, manufacturing, logistics, healthcare and other productive sectors. The proposed incentives signal a broader shift in Greece's investment strategy — from attracting capital to deliberately shaping where international capital is deployed.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/greece-repositions-for-the-next-wave-of-foreign-investment</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab23450703293e4217375c8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 08:20:17 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_00e4fe1aa8c044cd941ab6c90b5e1e6a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_900,h_600,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The AI Infrastructure Race: Winning the Next Wave of FDI]]></title><description><![CDATA[The global race for AI infrastructure is transforming foreign direct investment. Discover how data centres, GPU campuses and renewable energy are creating new opportunities for investment promotion agencies, destination organisations, institutional investors and business event leaders competing for the next generation of digital infrastructure.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/the-ai-infrastructure-race-winning-the-next-wave-of-fdi</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab22a1f6b7f5be70be50874</guid><pubDate>Tue, 22 Sep 2026 07:46:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_6ce71d4dee564e288ae9d7cfa806478a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[China’s High-Tech Pivot: Is Innovation the New FDI Magnet?]]></title><description><![CDATA[China’s foreign direct investment story is undergoing a profound transformation. While total foreign investment into the world’s second-largest economy continues to soften, high-tech industries are attracting record levels of international capital, signalling a strategic shift in how multinational corporations are investing in China.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/china-s-high-tech-pivot-is-innovation-the-new-fdi-magnet</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab168a4a9cd81127b6015fe</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:45:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_cb9dc76572184da8a1f5b25c84774a7a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_800,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[India’s $1 Trillion FDI Challenge: Converting Capital into Impact]]></title><description><![CDATA[India has attracted more than $1.16 trillion in foreign direct investment, but the next phase of growth depends on converting capital into lasting economic impact. This executive analysis examines manufacturing, innovation, regional competitiveness and the opportunities for global investors, investment promotion agencies and destination leaders.]]></description><link>https://www.idp1.com/post/india-s-1-trillion-fdi-challenge-converting-capital-into-impact</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab1485f8307a7553d25595c</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2026 15:54:35 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/59c8b9_648148b44dc049a3bae58ea6b4b1ae0a~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_499,h_333,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>IDP</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Europe’s New Investment Era: Five Forces Reshaping FDI]]></title><description><![CDATA[Europe remains one of the world's most resilient destinations for foreign direct investment despite a cautious global economy. 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