APF Canada Releases 2010 Asian Investment Intentions Survey

China may be the economic powerhouse of the region, but Canadian companies are increasingly eyeing the mounting investment opportunities in India, according to the results of the latest Asian Investment Intentions Survey released today by the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada. The survey found a strong rise of investment interest among Canadian companies into India, to 13% in 2010 from 8% in 2005. Overall, Canadian companies remain upbeat about Asian investment opportunities. Despite the constraints of the recent financial crisis, over 50% saw no impact or a gain in their Asian operations during the crisis. More surprisingly, nearly 60% saw an increase in revenue from Asian operations over the period of the crisis. The results echo the resilience of Asian economies in contrast to the ongoing economic turmoil affecting Europe and North America. Canadian companies remain generally confident about longer term increase in their level of investment in Asia. Some 55% of companies are recognizing the shift of opportunity to service the growing markets in Asia, up 5% from 2008. For further information visit: http://www.asiapacific.ca/surveys/investment-intentions-surveys/2010-asian-investment-intentions-survey