Historical Events tagged with "foreign investment"

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Economics & Industry

Honda opens first US manufacturing plant

November 1st, 1982 42 years ago

Honda opened a manufacturing facility in Marysville, Ohio, marking a significant milestone as the first Asian automobile company to establish production in the United States. The first car produced at this plant was the Honda Accord, symbolizing a new era in automobile manufacturing and foreign investment in American industry. This move was driven by Honda's desire to meet the increasing demand for fuel-efficient vehicles amid the oil crisis and to reduce tariffs on imports. The plant created thousands of jobs and contributed to the local economy.

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Economics & Industry

Creation of Pemex through Oil Expropriation

March 18th, 1938 86 years ago

Mexico nationalized foreign oil properties on March 18, 1938, aiming to assert control over its resources. President Lázaro Cárdenas implemented this decision to secure economic independence and provide for the local economy, leading to the establishment of Petróleos Mexicanos (Pemex). This act was driven by decades of foreign exploitation in the oil sector, which prompted a demand for national sovereignty.

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Economics & Industry

First Japanese Joint Venture with Foreign Capital

July 17th, 1899 125 years ago

In a significant step towards modernization, NEC Corporation was established as Japan's first joint venture with foreign capital. This collaboration aimed to combine Japanese entrepreneurial spirit with Western technological expertise. The venture marked a pivotal moment in Japan's industrial development and its openness to foreign investment. The firm would provide critical telecommunications infrastructure that helped modernize the country’s communication systems.

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