Foreign investors withdrew $223 million from Bangladesh's stock market in fiscal year 2025-26, exceeding prior year outflows due to policy uncertainty, weak earnings, banking sector problems, and currency risks, though floor price restrictions have now been removed.
Techcombank launched a dedicated banking package for foreign investors in Vietnam, offering up to $40,000 in fee savings and treasury management solutions to simplify cross-border operations amid growing multinational expansion.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority issues the country's first regulations governing hedge funds establishment and operation.
The government enacted a comprehensive tax overhaul extending exemptions for electronics manufacturing and diamond trading while easing offshore fund rules to attract global investors and relocate fund management operations to India, strengthening its financial services ecosystem and manufacturing competitiveness.
The RBI will likely hold interest rates as inflation remains within target.
China's financial regulators mandated that credit-rating agencies map their grades against international standards by August 1 to improve panda bond quality and attract foreign investors seeking yuan-denominated assets for Beijing's currency internationalisation efforts.
Foreign investors sold a record 48 trillion won in Korean stocks during June, marking the second consecutive month of all-time highs as dampened AI investment sentiment and profit-taking drove cumulative six-month outflows exceeding 110 billion dollars.
The Egyptian Exchange closed Thursday's session with collective gains, led by a 0.54% rise in the EGX30 index.
Cuba's government implemented 176 economic reforms allowing private firms to expand without size limits, simplifying foreign investment procedures, and freeing over 62% of previously restricted activities, aiming to liberalize its economy amid a severe crisis.
Amid global market volatility and geopolitical tensions, investors are increasingly viewing Chinese markets as a diversification hedge, driven by domestic policy stability rather than global AI trends, attracting fresh inflows into bonds and equities.
India's government attracted record foreign investment of $4.4 billion into sovereign bonds in June following tax relief measures, nearly doubling previous monthly records as investors responded to improved fiscal conditions and stable currency expectations.
Oman introduced sponsor-free residency visas for foreign property owners to attract investment, allowing eligible applicants and their families to obtain permits based on property ownership certification rather than local sponsorship, with permits renewable for up to one year.
Fiscal discipline is key to sustaining Indonesia's rupiah and JCI rally, according to INDEF analysts.
The Egyptian Exchange finished Monday's trading session on a positive note, with key indices rising.
Foreign investors are buying Indonesian stocks following a 36-40 percent market correction, capitalizing on undervalued equities as strong fundamentals and attractive dividends make domestic companies appealing investments despite recent volatility.
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India updated its bilateral investment treaties, requiring foreign investors to exhaust domestic courts for two years before international arbitration, removing the Most-Favoured Nation clause, and separating tax provisions to reduce dispute costs and assert national sovereignty.
Rising public debt squeezes the economy by increasing interest rates and reducing private investment.
Sri Lankan shares closed lower due to losses in communication and healthcare stocks, easing 0.07% to 21,402.80.
Thailand's SET Index gained 2% in July despite Middle East conflict and global tech selloff.
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Zimbabwe's stock exchange became Africa's best-performing market in July 2026, returning 68.5 percent year-to-date and surpassing Nigeria, driven by controlled inflation dropping to 3.2 percent, currency stability from the gold-backed ZiG, and returning foreign investor confidence.
The Egyptian Exchange indices closed Sunday's trading session with mixed results, some rising and others falling.
Foreign investors injected USD 598,800 into Kenya's Nairobi Securities Exchange, driving market recovery anchored by telecommunications giant Safaricom's 2.5 percent weekly gain, signaling renewed confidence in East African equities.
Foreign investors returned to Malaysia's bond market with RM4.9 billion in net inflows in June.
Vietnam's Politburo adopted Resolution 10-NQ/TW to align foreign investment with national development strategy, shifting from cost-competitiveness to high-value industries, requiring stronger STEM education, intellectual property protection, and integration of domestic firms into global supply chains.
DBS analysis shows easing global oil prices and Bank Indonesia's currency interventions narrowed Indonesia's trade deficit and stabilized the rupiah, while disciplined fiscal policy and credible inflation targeting attracted foreign investment into government bonds, improving the risk-reward profile for Indonesian assets despite persistent global monetary policy uncertainty.
India's economy remains resilient despite global uncertainties.
Egypt's pound strengthened against the dollar following geopolitical de-escalation, falling inflation, settled petroleum debts, and returning foreign investments, signaling potential transition from months of currency market pressure.
Kuwait launched a 15-year residency programme for foreign investors investing minimum KD5 million, aiming to attract global capital, compete regionally, and diversify its economy beyond oil dependence through long-term business stability.
Sri Lankan shares closed 3.43% higher, lifted by healthcare and basic materials stocks.
The Egyptian Exchange closes Wednesday in red zone
Terrorist attacks in Balochistan have significantly delayed China-Pakistan Economic Corridor projects, deterred foreign investment, cost lives, and undermined the initiative's socio-economic objectives of regional development and poverty reduction.
India's RBI keeps interest rates unchanged at 5.25% amid economic uncertainty.
Foreign investors shifted to net sellers of Japanese stocks in early August, recording ¥368.5 billion outflows amid a strengthening yen and anticipated Bank of Japan policy adjustments, reversing the prior week's inflow and potentially pressuring equity indices.
Kospi falls for seventh straight week, yet 86% of stocks rise, amid forecasts of a potential recovery.
Government unveils tax overhaul to attract global investors and boost manufacturing.
RBI likely to keep interest rates unchanged in policy review
Foreign portfolio investment dominated Nigeria's capital inflows in 2025-2026, accounting for over 85 percent of total capital importation, with investors primarily purchasing short-term government securities rather than long-term productive assets, raising risks of sudden capital flight.
Foreign investors are dumping Indian stocks but buying government bonds ahead of India's entry into the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Bond Index.
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Analysts suggest large-cap stocks for stability amid global volatility due to strong balance sheets and liquidity.
Egypt's stock exchange declined across all major indices Wednesday, with the benchmark EGX30 falling 1.84% to 52,028 points amid geopolitical tensions and profit-taking, though foreign investors remained net buyers despite the broad-based selloff.
Nigeria's stock market falls despite a strong 2026 rally due to a new settlement cycle.
The FRA discusses final preparations for launching short selling on the Egyptian Exchange.
South Korean stocks surge to historic records as investor optimism grows
Indian government bonds trade steadily as markets monitor US-Iran peace talks affecting oil prices, while the central bank supports sentiment and states prepare to raise 216 billion rupees in debt sales today.
Trump announced an imminent US-Iran peace deal and Strait of Hormuz opening, potentially reducing crude oil prices from $120 to $85 per barrel and easing India's severe economic pressures including rupee depreciation, inflation, and current account deficit challenges.
India's government proposed exempting eligible foreign investors from taxes on interest income and capital gains from government securities, aiming to enhance the country's sovereign debt market attractiveness and deepen bond market liquidity without addressing equity investment concerns.
India implemented tax exemptions and expanded bond access for foreign investors, aiming for Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index inclusion to attract substantial capital inflows and lower government borrowing costs, though risks include rupee volatility and inflation pressures.