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Foreign Direct Investment Adds 33K Jobs Across California

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in California increased in 2025, the World Trade Center of Los Angeles said in its annual report. Over the past year, 19,717 foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs) accounted

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Foreign direct investment (FDI) in California increased in 2025, the World Trade Center of Los Angeles said in its annual report.

Over the past year, 19,717 foreign-owned enterprises (FOEs) accounted for 847,245 jobs, up 33,143 jobs from the prior year and paying an estimated $96.

2 billion in wages to Californians. Japan reclaimed the top position...

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