Global foreign direct investment rebounds as AI reshapes supply chains

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Global foreign direct investment rebounded by 6% to $1.6 trillion in 2025 after two years of decline, with AI playing a significant role in reshaping supply chains. However, investment continues to be concentrated among a few countries, indicating uneven growth in global markets.

Global foreign direct investment (FDI) returned to growth in 2025, rising 6% to US$1.6 trillion after two consecutive years of decline. However, the latest World Investment Report from UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD) suggests the headline figure tells only part of the story. While investment volumes recovered, capital became increasingly concentrated in a handful of […] The post Global foreign direct investment rebounds as AI reshapes supply chains appeared first on Container News.