Infrastructure investment in B&R economies 'offers rich rewards'

Investors can reap rich rewards from infrastructure development investments in the Belt and Road economies, according to The Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index Report 2018.

The index, which was released on Thursday in Macao, is designed to provide a thorough understanding of international infrastructure development trends, address potential risks and difficulties, offer analysis and forecasts for domestic and overseas international infrastructure investors and contractors. The index was jointly developed by China International Contractors Association and Dagong Global Credit Rating Group.

This year, the general index reached a record high of 124, compared with 113 a year ago. The latest index unfolds a promising picture, supported largely by the gradually improving development environment, large potential, accelerating speed of infrastructure project development and growing passion for cross-border infrastructure projects. It implies there could be more opportunities for international contractors and investors, as the general index is expected to see a steady rise in the next three years, said Fang Qiuchen, chairman of China International Contractors Association during the 9th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Forum in Macao.