World’s biggest foreign investors in 2025
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Multinational companies announced over $1.3 trillion in new foreign investments in 2025, up 2.2% from the previous year, with the largest commitments spanning semiconductors, data centres, energy and infrastructure. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) topped the ranking after an additional $100 billion investment in its Arizona operations to expand production and create more than 18,000 jobs.
Note: Only includes greenfield foreign direct investment
