From 2016 to mid-2025, accumulated foreign direct investments (FDI) from Asian countries rose from $29.9 billion to $68 billion.
The authors of the report note that investment flows are becoming more diverse both in terms of source countries and sectors.
“Although China still holds a leading position among investors, its share is gradually decreasing due to the rapid growth of FDI from Turkey and Gulf countries,” the report states.
Note:
In this context, the Asian countries referred to are: Afghanistan, Vietnam, India, Iran, Indonesia, China, Turkey, and Gulf countries — Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia.
Central Asia includes five countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan.
