foreign direct investment
Also known as FDI
foreign ownership of a controlling stake of a business
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Foreign direct investment is when someone or a company from another country buys a controlling stake in a business, meaning they own enough of it to make major decisions. It matters because it can bring money, jobs, and business expertise into a country, though the effects depend on the specific situation.
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Foreign direct investment by country
Foreign direct investment (FDI) is an ownership stake in a company, made by a foreign investor, company, or government from another country. More specifically, it describes a controlling ownership of an asset in one country by an entity based in another country. The magnitude and extent of control, therefore, distinguishes it from a foreign portfolio investment or foreign indirect investment. Foreign direct investment includes expanding operations or purchasing a company in the target country.