Asean FDI inflows reach record high; intangible assets lead

MANILA, Philippines — Foreign direct investment (FDI) rose to a record $246 billion dollars in 2025, with investment in intangible-related activities accounting for 56 percent of investment projects across Southeast Asia, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Investment Report 2026 shows. The report, launched on Nov. 14 at the Asean Business and Investment Summit,