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        "id": 1702013,
        "msgid": "us-remains-top-investment-destination-but-asia-pacifics-appeal-is-rising-1777222244",
        "date": "2026-04-26 19:11:10",
        "title": "US Remains Top Investment Destination, But Asia-Pacific's Appeal is Rising",
        "author": " ",
        "source": "GALERT",
        "tags": "",
        "topic": "Investment",
        "summary": "The US continues to lead the FDI Confidence Index 2026 as the most attractive destination for foreign direct investment for the 14th consecutive year, though its score has dropped to the lowest since 2022 amid global uncertainties. The Asia-Pacific region shows the highest representation with ten countries in the top rankings, driven by factors such as business ease improvements, skilled workforces, and strong economic performance in nations like Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This rising appeal highlights the region's growing competitiveness in attracting FDI, particularly in high-value sectors like manufacturing, technology, and resource-based industries.",
        "content": "<p>Foreign investor interest in injecting direct investment into the\nAsia-Pacific region is increasing. This is evident from the FDI\nConfidence Index 2026 by Kearney, published on Friday (24\/4\/2026). This\nyear, ten countries from the Asia-Pacific region are included in the FDI\nConfidence Index, making it the region with the highest representation\ncompared to other areas. The Asia-Pacific\u2019s position as an investment\ndestination remains strong despite investor sentiment being influenced\nby global uncertainties due to geopolitical volatility, expansion of\nindustrial policies, and increasing technological competition. However,\naccording to the index, the United States (US) still holds the first\nrank as the most attractive country for direct investment. Thus, the US\nhas occupied the top position for 14 consecutive years. Nevertheless,\nthe US\u2019s overall score has fallen to the lowest level since 2022. In the\nlatest index, the US recorded an index score of 2.2431. Optimism\nregarding the US\u2019s prospects has also declined. The US leads the world\nin private AI investment, attracting US$470.9 billion in AI investments\nsince 2013, according to Stanford University\u2019s AI Index 2025.\nFurthermore, the US has demonstrated economic resilience throughout the\npast year. In the following positions are Canada, Japan, and China.\nMeanwhile, Singapore is in 8th place globally. The driving factors for\nFDI attractiveness in Southeast Asian countries include improvements in\nease of doing business, workforce quality, and economic performance.\nThailand, for example, is known for its skilled workforce in\nmanufacturing sectors such as automotive, food processing, and service\nindustries. Meanwhile, the workforce in Malaysia is more concentrated in\nhigh-value-added industries such as semiconductors, technology, and\nservices. Indonesia\u2019s main appeal for FDI is supported by its large\ndomestic demand and abundant natural resources.<\/p>",
        "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/us-remains-top-investment-destination-but-asia-pacifics-appeal-is-rising-1777222244",
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    "sponsor": "Okusi Associates",
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