Asia and the Pacific continues to be the world's top destination for foreign direct investments, which in 2015 reached $527 billion or nearly 30 per cent of the world's total. However, in the same year trade growth in the region decelerated to 2.3 per cent, below the 2.7 per cent growth in global trade.
ADB is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia and the Pacific, while sustaining its efforts to eradicate extreme poverty.
Established in 1966, it is owned by 68 members—49 from the region.
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Foreign Direct Investments and Trade Trends in Asia and the Pacific
Infographic | 06 December 2016
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