Foreign investment refers to an investment made by a person or entity in one country, into businesses or assets located in another country. This type of investment can involve various forms such as buying property, stocks, bonds, or other financial instruments, making loans or providing capital to start new businesses, purchasing existing companies, or expanding operations in a foreign market. The main purpose behind foreign investments is to gain access to new markets and opportunities for growth, while also diversifying risk by spreading investments across different countries and regions. Foreign investment can have significant economic benefits for both the country receiving the investment as well as the country providing it, through increased trade, job creation, and technological advancements.