Danielle Myles
@dmyles.bsky.social
Senior editor for fDi Intelligence at @financialtimes.com | Interested in FDI, econdev, emerging markets | Ex-lawyer, Aussie export, toddler chaser | Sign up to fDi newsletters www.fdiintelligence.com/newsletter-signup
The US's grand plan to put itself at the centre of FDI and trade in Venezuela's oil is taking shape. So much attention to the (big) commercial doubts about reviving the industry. But the mechanics of how Washington plans to manage this are also fascinating: www.fdiintelligence.com/content/6d3a...
Explained | The new mechanics of Venezuelan oil FDI
Trump’s plan includes non-US investors and demands Caracas buy American with its proceeds
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January 15, 2026 at 12:39 PM
The US's grand plan to put itself at the centre of FDI and trade in Venezuela's oil is taking shape. So much attention to the (big) commercial doubts about reviving the industry. But the mechanics of how Washington plans to manage this are also fascinating: www.fdiintelligence.com/content/6d3a...
Sanae #Takaichi is known as a China hawk and a Thatcher admirer. Reputations compounded by Tokyo-Beijing tensions hitting a decade-high in her two short months in office. But labels defy the complexity of the new PM's security agenda www.fdiintelligence.com/content/b6b4... #TokyoBeijing #Taiwan
Tokyo–Beijing spat belies Takaichi’s true security agenda
Prime minister’s strategic direction for Japan more nuanced than a hawkish stance on China
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December 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Sanae #Takaichi is known as a China hawk and a Thatcher admirer. Reputations compounded by Tokyo-Beijing tensions hitting a decade-high in her two short months in office. But labels defy the complexity of the new PM's security agenda www.fdiintelligence.com/content/b6b4... #TokyoBeijing #Taiwan
New economic security reports by the US, EU and UK reveal just how far apart they are in tackling these emerging risks. The White House policy makes for grim reading — particularly for those in Europe — but the rhetoric can't overshadow the complex reality of policymaking in the US on.ft.com/3KCuM2r
Economic security in the west: sledgehammer, strategist and novice
New policies by the US, EU and UK reveal their differing mindsets and tactics heading into 2026
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December 11, 2025 at 1:37 PM
New economic security reports by the US, EU and UK reveal just how far apart they are in tackling these emerging risks. The White House policy makes for grim reading — particularly for those in Europe — but the rhetoric can't overshadow the complex reality of policymaking in the US on.ft.com/3KCuM2r
The biggest update of the EU’s economic security strategy in nearly two years promises more assertive use of its geoeconomic tools, new possibilities to condition inbound FDI on tech transfer, and a big focus on protecting start-ups and knowhow from 'hostile' acquisitions on.ft.com/48yzqWS
New EU plan moves economic security ‘into higher gear’
Tech-transfer, national advisers and protecting knowhow feature on latest flagship agenda
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December 4, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The biggest update of the EU’s economic security strategy in nearly two years promises more assertive use of its geoeconomic tools, new possibilities to condition inbound FDI on tech transfer, and a big focus on protecting start-ups and knowhow from 'hostile' acquisitions on.ft.com/48yzqWS
Geopolitics is shifting the investment landscape, and investment promotion must shift with it writes Bruno Casella of @unctad.bsky.social . Tariffs are prompting investors to consider uprooting supply chains, and IPAs must now help them navigate these high-stakes decisions. on.ft.com/3XqYrOT
IPAs must step up in a fracturing world
Geopolitics is shifting the investment landscape. Investment promotion must shift with it
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December 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
Geopolitics is shifting the investment landscape, and investment promotion must shift with it writes Bruno Casella of @unctad.bsky.social . Tariffs are prompting investors to consider uprooting supply chains, and IPAs must now help them navigate these high-stakes decisions. on.ft.com/3XqYrOT
#Africa's 2026 FDI prospects are improving. Greenfield projects will follow in the footsteps of the boom in key markets' portfolio assets. And the flow of Gulf capital into the continent will continue its upward trajectory. fDi's latest by @frontiercharlie.bsky.social here: on.ft.com/4pKnclh
The Gulf is the new kid on the block for African FDI
Capital arriving from the Middle East is lifting the continent’s investment prospects
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December 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#Africa's 2026 FDI prospects are improving. Greenfield projects will follow in the footsteps of the boom in key markets' portfolio assets. And the flow of Gulf capital into the continent will continue its upward trajectory. fDi's latest by @frontiercharlie.bsky.social here: on.ft.com/4pKnclh
Of all the deals struck in MBS's visit to the US last week, one with true potential is the MP Materials-Maaden rare earth refinery in Saudi. Another eg of state-backed capital driving FDI location decisions. But it does make commercial sense on.ft.com/4ilbbju Tx to @reziemba.bsky.social among others
US seeks rare earth sweet spot in Saudi Arabia
MP Materials’ refinery with Maaden is fuelled by state capital, but the business case has merit
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November 28, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Of all the deals struck in MBS's visit to the US last week, one with true potential is the MP Materials-Maaden rare earth refinery in Saudi. Another eg of state-backed capital driving FDI location decisions. But it does make commercial sense on.ft.com/4ilbbju Tx to @reziemba.bsky.social among others
As the EU ratchets up investment screening across more industries, the bloc faces a quandary. Is the rigour of these national security regimes undermining their original objective of #defence? Screening is complicating the much-needed intra-EU consolidation and US investment on.ft.com/482oGRN
Europe’s national security versus defence conundrum
Are the EU’s rearmament targets at odds with its autonomy goals and screening realities?
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November 26, 2025 at 9:11 AM
As the EU ratchets up investment screening across more industries, the bloc faces a quandary. Is the rigour of these national security regimes undermining their original objective of #defence? Screening is complicating the much-needed intra-EU consolidation and US investment on.ft.com/482oGRN
Saudi's #SWF PIF buying one of the US's biggest gaming groups raises national security red flags. #Cfius can address some. But resolving foreign influence risks — from a country with a questionable human rights record — via what's akin to a social media platform is a head-scratcher on.ft.com/3XCx04z
PIF-backed takeover of Electronic Arts tests US security regime
Saudi influence concerns over record-breaking $55bn deal may fall beyond Cfius remit
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November 20, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Saudi's #SWF PIF buying one of the US's biggest gaming groups raises national security red flags. #Cfius can address some. But resolving foreign influence risks — from a country with a questionable human rights record — via what's akin to a social media platform is a head-scratcher on.ft.com/3XCx04z
#COP30's real test is not headline finance commitment. But whether governments can turn climate plans into bankable investment strategies that mobilise capital — particularly in developing countries. Our latest op-ed by Nan Li Collins of @unctad.bsky.social on.ft.com/3LM4TgK
COP30: creating investment pathways for sustainable development
We must match new climate goals with concrete tools to mobilise the capital they require
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November 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
#COP30's real test is not headline finance commitment. But whether governments can turn climate plans into bankable investment strategies that mobilise capital — particularly in developing countries. Our latest op-ed by Nan Li Collins of @unctad.bsky.social on.ft.com/3LM4TgK
The UK's one-stop shop for financial services sends the wrong signal about the country it wants to be, writes @mannvirdee.bsky.social of @congeostrategy.bsky.social. Officials must decide if replicating the hub for strategic sectors is wise — or risks confusing potential investors on.ft.com/3LRwVr3
New concierge service no panacea for UK FDI
Financial services one-stop shop sends wrong signal about the country Britain wants to be
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November 18, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The UK's one-stop shop for financial services sends the wrong signal about the country it wants to be, writes @mannvirdee.bsky.social of @congeostrategy.bsky.social. Officials must decide if replicating the hub for strategic sectors is wise — or risks confusing potential investors on.ft.com/3LRwVr3
Ontario's anti-tariff advert using a Reagan address may have been pulled. But the province's trade and econdev minister, says Trump's rebuke has driven views to more than 14bn. My interview with ic Fedeli about the the province's combative response to the US on.ft.com/4oHWRnv #Ontario
Ontario minister: ‘We are at economic war with US’
Trade chief justifies anti-tariff Reagan advert and credits Trump for spreading its message
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November 17, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Ontario's anti-tariff advert using a Reagan address may have been pulled. But the province's trade and econdev minister, says Trump's rebuke has driven views to more than 14bn. My interview with ic Fedeli about the the province's combative response to the US on.ft.com/4oHWRnv #Ontario
Free zones have been a big question mark hanging over the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social-led 15% corp minimum tax. Taking away tax breaks hits at their historical model. But #Uruguay may have potentially found a way around it for its zones, at least in the short-term. My latest here on.ft.com/4oAx6Wl
Free zones score early wins against global minimum tax
SEZs in Latin America and Africa buoyed by government feedback to requests for concessions
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November 14, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Free zones have been a big question mark hanging over the @oecd-ocde.bsky.social-led 15% corp minimum tax. Taking away tax breaks hits at their historical model. But #Uruguay may have potentially found a way around it for its zones, at least in the short-term. My latest here on.ft.com/4oAx6Wl
Bayer's US chief tells me European pharma clawbacks mean the region "isn't paying its fair share for innovation & its attractiveness has diminished".
Europe has potentially taken its strong pharma industry for granted, and there is some truth in Trump's stance on drug prices on.ft.com/4hVTvLi
Europe has potentially taken its strong pharma industry for granted, and there is some truth in Trump's stance on drug prices on.ft.com/4hVTvLi
Europe ‘not paying its fair share’ for biopharma innovation
Bayer’s US chief says its home region may have taken a strong industry for granted
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November 12, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Bayer's US chief tells me European pharma clawbacks mean the region "isn't paying its fair share for innovation & its attractiveness has diminished".
Europe has potentially taken its strong pharma industry for granted, and there is some truth in Trump's stance on drug prices on.ft.com/4hVTvLi
Europe has potentially taken its strong pharma industry for granted, and there is some truth in Trump's stance on drug prices on.ft.com/4hVTvLi
#Chile heads to the polls on Sunday. For many of us abroad, the most anticipated result is what it means for state-owned #Codelco — one of the world's biggest copper producers — whose strategic priorities will be swayed by the president. See Carlos Cruz-Infante's oped for more: on.ft.com/3JVEah6
Chileans at the polls are voting on Codelco’s future
The 2025 presidential race outcome will sway the copper champion and its foreign partners
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November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
#Chile heads to the polls on Sunday. For many of us abroad, the most anticipated result is what it means for state-owned #Codelco — one of the world's biggest copper producers — whose strategic priorities will be swayed by the president. See Carlos Cruz-Infante's oped for more: on.ft.com/3JVEah6
#Mamdani's historic win in New York's mayor race has rejuvenated progressives. But it's stirring mixed feelings about the FDI magnet's ability to continue its investment trajectory, and red states see opportunity. Great to be reporting from the city this week www.fdiintelligence.com/content/721c...
Mamdani win sparks tussle for New York business
GOP states eye opportunities as new democratic socialist mayor stirs mixed feelings
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November 6, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#Mamdani's historic win in New York's mayor race has rejuvenated progressives. But it's stirring mixed feelings about the FDI magnet's ability to continue its investment trajectory, and red states see opportunity. Great to be reporting from the city this week www.fdiintelligence.com/content/721c...
The CEO of Australian rare earth group ASM tells me the US-Aussie pact to unlock $2bn of government support over 6 months is "the most material change for the global supply chain" in 15 years. Rowena Smith on why more government equity stakes are needed to tackle China's dominance ft.trib.al/QX97wAd
US-Aussie critical minerals pact signals ‘crescendo’ in tackling China
ASM chief Rowena Smith is the latest industry leader to support government equity stakes
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October 30, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The CEO of Australian rare earth group ASM tells me the US-Aussie pact to unlock $2bn of government support over 6 months is "the most material change for the global supply chain" in 15 years. Rowena Smith on why more government equity stakes are needed to tackle China's dominance ft.trib.al/QX97wAd
A stark reminder that security isn't the only thing at stake in #China's critical minerals dominance. "This isn't just about national security or geopolitical ego. This is about the fundamentals of growth, prosperity and, therefore, political stability. It is sort of existential." on.ft.com/47M17wm
Critical minerals race more than ‘geopolitical ego’
TechMet’s chief on the ‘existential’ and economic risks posed by China’s industry dominance
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October 29, 2025 at 9:01 AM
A stark reminder that security isn't the only thing at stake in #China's critical minerals dominance. "This isn't just about national security or geopolitical ego. This is about the fundamentals of growth, prosperity and, therefore, political stability. It is sort of existential." on.ft.com/47M17wm
Ming Yang's £1.5bn plan to build offshore wind turbines in Scotland has unleashed divisions in the UK renewables industry and between its north and south. Do the economic benefits of giving a Chinese group access to critical infrastructure outweigh the national security risks? on.ft.com/3JsQs07
Ming Yang’s Scotland plant ignites UK security debate
China’s £1.5bn project creates showdown between national security and local economic goals
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October 28, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Ming Yang's £1.5bn plan to build offshore wind turbines in Scotland has unleashed divisions in the UK renewables industry and between its north and south. Do the economic benefits of giving a Chinese group access to critical infrastructure outweigh the national security risks? on.ft.com/3JsQs07
Washington’s helter-skelter approach to market interventions shows it's in need of some guidelines, argues Matthew Goodman of the @cfr.org.
The Trump administration’s actions in the name of economic security can be put into three buckets: legitimate, questionable and dubious on.ft.com/3LeOPDS
The Trump administration’s actions in the name of economic security can be put into three buckets: legitimate, questionable and dubious on.ft.com/3LeOPDS
The US must set limits on economic security
Washington’s helter-skelter approach demands sharper rules for its market interventions
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October 28, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Washington’s helter-skelter approach to market interventions shows it's in need of some guidelines, argues Matthew Goodman of the @cfr.org.
The Trump administration’s actions in the name of economic security can be put into three buckets: legitimate, questionable and dubious on.ft.com/3LeOPDS
The Trump administration’s actions in the name of economic security can be put into three buckets: legitimate, questionable and dubious on.ft.com/3LeOPDS
Free zones data is hard to pin down. Our columnist Michael Castle-Miller argues part of the problem is that reporting falls to those managing or regulating the zones. He proposes a new evaluation system that ties scorekeepers’ incentives to accuracy, not to good news #SEZ #Freezone on.ft.com/49kJftA
We need better SEZ data — here’s how to get it
A three-tiered evaluation system can ensure zones reach their full economic potential
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October 27, 2025 at 11:06 AM
Free zones data is hard to pin down. Our columnist Michael Castle-Miller argues part of the problem is that reporting falls to those managing or regulating the zones. He proposes a new evaluation system that ties scorekeepers’ incentives to accuracy, not to good news #SEZ #Freezone on.ft.com/49kJftA
Trump's pro-nuclear policies were key to securing a $2bn pact for Paris-HQd newcleo and Oklo to develop next-gen infrastructure in the US. Sweden's Blykalla may invest too.
Despite fears over advanced nuclear being a bubble, experts say infra needed first, then demand will follow
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Despite fears over advanced nuclear being a bubble, experts say infra needed first, then demand will follow
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Why Europe’s start-ups are betting $2bn on nuclear under Trump
Newcleo chief says the industry is a ‘great opportunity’ under current government
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October 23, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Trump's pro-nuclear policies were key to securing a $2bn pact for Paris-HQd newcleo and Oklo to develop next-gen infrastructure in the US. Sweden's Blykalla may invest too.
Despite fears over advanced nuclear being a bubble, experts say infra needed first, then demand will follow
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Despite fears over advanced nuclear being a bubble, experts say infra needed first, then demand will follow
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Japan has elected Sanae #Takaichi as its first female prime minister. What foreign investors must know: the economic security hawk wants a Japanese version of #Cfius, more scrutiny of China and higher gov spending on critical industries on.ft.com/42PqfQ0 #JapanPM #PMTakaichi #Japan
Japan appoints Takaichi as PM | What it means for FDI
Economic security hawk promises new Cfius-style agency and support for critical industries
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October 21, 2025 at 10:59 AM
Japan has elected Sanae #Takaichi as its first female prime minister. What foreign investors must know: the economic security hawk wants a Japanese version of #Cfius, more scrutiny of China and higher gov spending on critical industries on.ft.com/42PqfQ0 #JapanPM #PMTakaichi #Japan
When does FDI really help lower-income economies expand? Our columnist Charlie Robertson compares #Asean with #Africa, and determines that countries with sufficient infrastructure combined with lower labour costs and strong GDP growth prospects is key on.ft.com/4qkPa8c
Does FDI really help economies grow?
Diverging paths in Africa and Asia reveal what’s needed to make investment transformational
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October 20, 2025 at 10:11 AM
When does FDI really help lower-income economies expand? Our columnist Charlie Robertson compares #Asean with #Africa, and determines that countries with sufficient infrastructure combined with lower labour costs and strong GDP growth prospects is key on.ft.com/4qkPa8c
The Canadian government claims #Stellantis's plan to move a production line from #Ontario to the US (to avoid tariffs) could breach the terms of the huge subsidies #Ottawa has granted the company. It is threatening legal action.
A new subsidies v tariff clash is emerging....
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A new subsidies v tariff clash is emerging....
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Canada threatens Stellantis with legal action over $13bn US investment
Ottawa claims automaker may breach incentives pact by moving production south of border
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October 16, 2025 at 1:05 PM
The Canadian government claims #Stellantis's plan to move a production line from #Ontario to the US (to avoid tariffs) could breach the terms of the huge subsidies #Ottawa has granted the company. It is threatening legal action.
A new subsidies v tariff clash is emerging....
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A new subsidies v tariff clash is emerging....
on.ft.com/3JfQ5pE