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Foreign Direct Investment – What is It, and How Can It Help?

Harvey Goldstein is a seasoned business professional whose work in Indonesia, as well as the rest of Asia, establishes him as a major figure. He currently runs a business consultancy firm in Singapore, where he offers expertise in countless areas, among them Foreign Direct Investment (FDI).

FDI is increasingly vital to the global business landscape, offering firms new opportunities and channels for marketing, less expensive facilities for production, and much more. Classically defined as a company’s physically constructing a factory in a different country, FDI refers to a direct investment in infrastructure, equipment, and machinery, as opposed to a portfolio-based investment, which is indirect. Due to more relaxed regulation over enterprise investments, FDI is now more powerful than ever. It allows companies to avoid pressure from foreign governments in matters that otherwise, could put them at a disadvantage, and provides a way to circumvent barriers to trade. It also provides access to new markets. FDI may appeal to many businesses interested in expanding their global reach.

Harvey Goldstein’s extensive expertise has served Indonesia and many other regions for several decades.