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South Korea's first US investment announcement set after June law
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Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said specific investment projects in the United States can be discussed after a new law takes effect on June 18. The move aligns with last year's trade agreement committing South Korea to invest $350 billion in the US.
Foreign portfolio investors sold shares valued at ₹64,761 crore in the first half of June, marking the highest monthly outflow since March. The selling was led by financial services and oil and gas sectors amid rising oil prices.
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A new data review questions Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis's claim that foreign property buyers focus only on luxury homes. Daily Maverick examined Airbnb listings and found overseas hosts offering more modest flats in areas such as Gardens and Oranjezicht.
Foreign ownership in the South Korean stock market reached its highest level in five years and eight months in December. Investors bought a net 3.5 trillion won worth of shares, raising their holdings to 32.9% of total market capitalization. This surge stems from strong global demand for memory chips and government reforms.
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The Japanese government plans to require screening by an intelligence body for foreign companies and investors before they invest in Japanese firms if national security risks are high. In 2026, it will establish a new organization equivalent to the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to participate in these reviews. The goal is to prevent the leakage of technologies and information held by Japanese companies overseas.
Stakeholders at The Nigeria Summit 2025 highlighted Nigeria's lag behind other African nations in digital economy advancement, despite its potential. They called for regulatory reforms, stability, and infrastructure improvements to position the country as a digital hub. Speakers emphasized challenges like low foreign investment and startup failures.