South Korea's foreign investment grows, but is a tiny slice of region's funds

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South Korea still controls only around 2% of the total amount of foreign direct investments directed towards the developing countries of Asia, despite the recent growth in investments in the country. In 1994, foreign investments rose by 26% from 1993 levels to $1.31 billion. Economic officials attribute the increase to the effects of the government's liberalization efforts, the stability in labor-management relations and the 8.2% economic growth recorded in 1994. Analysts, however, believe that further reforms are necessary to increase the flow of investments into South Korea.

South Korea, Statistics, Asia, Korea, South

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India hastens to catch up with China on investment

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A growing number of foreign investors are taking notice of the potentials of the Indian market, as the effects of the country's three-year-old economic reform program begin to be felt. Although China remains way ahead in the competition for foreign capital and enjoys more sound economic fundamentals, Indians believe the rise in foreign investments will eventually allow them to pose a serious challenge to China's dominance. Unlike China, India offers more dependable market statistics, skilled scientists and engineers and well-managed private firms.

China, India, Growth

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Bangladesh premier has plans to foster growth

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New Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajed is confident that her country's economy will enjoy average growth of at least 7% over the coming years. Sheikh Hasina's government hopes to achieve this goal by eliminating graft and corruption and attracting foreign investment. She also hopes to erase Bangladesh's negative image in the international investor community by portraying the country as a calm, clean and efficient place to do business.

Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina Wajed

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