Direct investments • Table.Briefings

March 11th, 2026

India: Investment restrictions lifted

India relaxes investment rules for neighboring countries. This is primarily a signal to China. Modi wants to improve relations after years of frosty relations.

By Angela Köckritz

Hamburg Containerschiff CSCL Star der Reederei Cosco Shipping liegt am Kai vom HHLA Container Terminal Tollerort im Ell

News | Direct investments

March 5th, 2026

EU port strategy: More focus on foreign investments

The EU presents a new port strategy that focuses on competitiveness and security. Foreign investments are to be systematically recorded and monitored.

By Julia Fiedler

Feature | Direct investments

March 4th, 2026

EU port strategy: COSCO’s bid for Zippel sets a precedent

The EU is presenting a new port strategy that puts competitiveness and security front and center. That’s why a generous offer by a Chinese shipping group for a Hamburg logistics company is likely to be scrutinized very closely.

By Julia Fiedler

Feature | Southeast Asia

February 10th, 2026

Southeast Asia: What Europe can learn from dealing with Chinese investments

Chinese companies invest more in Southeast Asia than in any other region of the world. The investment policy in the region offers valuable insights for Europe. Export bans and local value creation requirements discussed in Germany are already being applied there.

By Leonardo Pape

News | Vietnam

January 28th, 2026

Vietnam: Stepping up exchanges on raw materials, semiconductors and infrastructure

The EU and Vietnam are intensifying cooperation in critical areas. Diplomatic ties are set to be upgraded during a visit by European Council President António Costa.

By Leonardo Pape

News | UNCTAD

January 23rd, 2026

UNCTAD report: FDI in Africa declines significantly

While foreign direct investment (FDI) is increasing globally, the inflow of FDI on the African continent is declining, according to UNCTAD. However, there are also regions in Africa with a positive development.

By David Renke

News | Investments

January 12th, 2026

Foreign investment: China overtakes the United States

In the first half of 2025, Chinese capital accounted for ten percent of global investment flows, while US companies shifted their focus back home under President Trump’s protectionist policies.

By Yi Ling Pan

Vietnam Fluten Provinz Hue November 2025

Feature | Investments

December 17th, 2025

Vietnam: China occupies what Germany structures

Germany is supporting Vietnam’s green economic transition. Through public financing, Berlin is laying the groundwork for sustainable development. China, meanwhile, is also benefiting from Germany’s engagement.

By Marcel Grzanna

News | Direct investments

December 12th, 2025

EU agrees mandatory FDI screening for sensitive sectors

All EU Member States will be obliged to review foreign direct investment in strategically important sectors. However, the capitals will retain exclusive responsibility over the decisions.

By Redaktion Table

News | Direct investments

December 10th, 2025

Mongolia: New attempt to fight corruption

Corruption has been on the rise in Mongolia for ten years. The government wants to change this and is hoping for new investors.

By Marcel Grzanna