What is another word for foreign direct investment?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒɹən da͡ɪɹˈɛkt ɪnvˈɛstmənt] (IPA) 
Foreign direct investment, also known as FDI, refers to the investment made by a foreign company or individual in another country. The term FDI is commonly used in the business and economic sectors. However, there are other synonyms for this term like international investment, cross-border investment, offshore investment, and transnational investment. These terms are often used interchangeably with FDI and refer to the same concept of investing in another country's economy. These investments can take various forms such as buying a company's shares, building a factory, or financing a joint venture. The primary goal of FDI is to increase economic growth and create job opportunities in the receiving country.
