It has been difficult to attract FDIs because investors lack confidence in our economy, in our government and in our future. Nowhere is this lack of investor confidence expressed daily as in our stock market. If these investors are not enthusiastic about our equities market or lack confidence, potential FDIs may think they must have good reasons for staying out. For the local bourse to get exciting again, it needs foreign portfolio investors to join the fun. Once portfolio investors are convinced our country has a bright economic future, their confidence may rub off on potential FDIs.

Source: Philippine Star March 04, 2024 04:46 UTC