Africa Navigator – Q4 2026
ANDAMAN PARTNERS presents a granular view of where Africa is changing and where economic momentum is building
China’s FDI Inflows Decline While Outward Investment Reaches Record Highs
Inward FDI declined to USD 107 billion in 2025, while outward investment climbed to a record USD 214 billion
How an Inland City Became One of China’s Top 5 Economies by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu
Analysis by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu on how Chongqing became one of China’s top 5 economies
Indonesia’s Growth Remains Resilient, But the Economy Behind It Is Changing
Services are gaining ground as manufacturing expands but loses GDP share
China’s Freight Volumes Continue to Grow in 2026, But Momentum Has Slowed
Freight tonnage rose 2.4% in Jan.-Aug., while turnover increased 4.9%, suggesting longer average transport distances
Machinery & Electronics Anchor China’s Exports, Led by Integrated Circuits
Machinery & Electronics accounted for nearly half of China's goods exports in the first eight months of 2026, led by integrated circuits
India’s Trade Deficit Widens as Machinery and Chemicals Drive Import Growth
Imports reached USD 76 billion in July 2026, with machinery & electronics up 32%, adding to a widening trade imbalance
China’s Role in Global Capex Project Procurement by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu
Analysis by ANDAMAN PARTNERS Co-Founder Rachel Wu on how China's role has evolved in global capex project procurement
China’s Exports Are Growing Across All Regions in 2026, But at Different Speeds
Exports grew 19% yoy in the first eight months of 2026, with regional growth ranging from 7% in North America to 26% in Africa
Guangdong: The Province Behind a Fifth of China’s Exports
China's largest provincial exporter leads by a wide margin, with machinery and electronics dominating its export base