foreign direct investment

Foreign direct investment flows into the region increased following the signing of the trade agreement.贸易协定签署后，流入该地区的外商直接投资有所增加。

Host countries typically welcome foreign direct investment for its potential to create jobs and transfer technology.东道国通常欢迎外商直接投资，因为其具有创造就业和转移技术的潜力。