China is taking steps to stabilize foreign investment, with Premier Li Qiang emphasizing the importance of foreign enterprises in job creation and industrial upgrading. However, analysts doubt that the measures announced will lead to significant policy changes. Foreign direct investment in China has declined, prompting calls for practical measures to stabilize existing investment and attract new capital. Investor confidence has been affected by economic uncertainty, regulatory challenges, and tensions in the US-China relationship. Despite efforts to open up sectors to foreign investors, China’s restrictive economic policies and lack of transparency continue to hinder foreign investment. President Xi Jinping’s control over economic policy limits the effectiveness of Li’s initiatives, with tariffs and competition from Chinese companies driving foreign investors to seek opportunities elsewhere.
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Navigating the capital winter: Strategies for successful fundraising in a slow market
A panel event in Jakarta discussed the current fundraising winter in the tech industry, highlighting challenges faced by startups in Southeast Asia due to slashed valuations and market conditions. VC investors are now more patient and focused on profitability, emphasizing balanced growth and solid fundamentals. Founders are advised to cut burn, focus on their best product-market fit, and prioritize survival over market share in the tough capital market, thinking like a camel rather than a...
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