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Philippines sees FDI inflows stall in 2025 as Southeast Asia surges

Southeast Asia’s total FDI inflows rose to $244.17 billion in 2025, up from $222.50 billion the prior year, while the Philippines did not keep pace.

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The Philippines is lagging behind neighboring countries in attracting foreign direct investment, with its FDI inflows remaining stagnant in 2025 as a broader financing boom lifted much of Southeast Asia, according to SCMP Economy.

SCMP Economy said the spotlight has turned to a corruption scandal that has roiled the country and weighed on investor confidence, on top of longstanding systemic issues cited by analysts.

The outlet noted that Southeast Asia overtook East Asia as the largest recipient subregion in developing Asia after total FDI inflows in the region grew by 10.0 percent.

It added that regional investment is concentrated in high-value areas including semiconductors, electronics, communications, and renewable energy, as Southeast Asia’s inflows increased to $244.17 billion in 2025 from $222.50 billion in 2024.

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