FDI in South Asia:
» The report also said FDI in South Asia rose by 20 per cent to USD 71 billion, driven mainly by strong Mergers and Acquisitions (M&As) in India.
» FDI outflows from South Asia fell 12 per cent to USD 12 billion, driven by a drop in investment from India.
» Further, the FDI inflows to Asia grew by 4 percent to USD 535 billion in 2020, making it the only region to record growth. This has increased Asia’s share of global inflows to 54 percent.
» In China, FDI increased by 6 per cent to USD 149 billion. Some of the largest economies in developing Asia such as China and India recorded FDI growth in 2020 while the rest recorded a contraction.
» The UN report also added that FDI inflows in Asia are expected to increase in 2021. FDI inflows to Asia are outperforming other developing regions with a projected growth of 5-10 per cent.