Foreign Direct Investment (Noun)
Meaning 1
Investing in United States businesses by foreign citizens (often involves stock ownership of the business).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- Foreign direct investment in the United States is a multibillion-dollar market that continues to grow each year.
- The company was acquired by a Japanese conglomerate through a large foreign direct investment deal.
- Foreign direct investment in startups is becoming increasingly popular among Chinese investors.
- The agency encourages foreign direct investment in the United States by providing resources and support to foreign businesses.
- Saudi Arabia's foreign direct investment in American real estate and businesses has been rising steadily over the past decade.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
A joint venture between a foreign company and a United States company.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.