Vietnam’s Rapidly Scaling Economy: Growth, Exports and Investment
Vietnam’s export-led growth reflects structural gains from China+1 supply-chain reallocation rather than cyclical trade expansion.
Africa Growth Map 2025: Resilient Momentum Amid Regional Disparities
The African Development Bank projects Africa’s GDP growth at 4.3% in 2026. We test this perspective by reviewing the continent’s 2025 growth landscape.
Supply Chain Stress Remains Elevated in 2026, Demanding Clear Procurement Leadership
Elevated supply chain stress in 2025 is carrying into 2026, increasing execution risk for procurement teams even as global trade grows.
EU-India Trade Entering Expansion Phase With New Free Trade Agreement
The deal deepens EU-India integration by cutting trade barriers that have long constrained market access.
High-Tech Manufacturing Export Growth Has Shifted to Asia, But China Remains the Industrial Core
China retains unmatched scale at the centre of global high-tech production, while rapid gains in Vietnam, Mexico and other Asian hubs.
The Rise of Next-Tier Manufacturing Economies Beyond China
Manufacturing growth shifted toward lower-cost, mid-scale economies, but only a small group has combined sustained expansion with rising industrial weight.
Global Trade Re-Wiring: China and the U.S. Shift Trade Partners in 2025
China’s exports reoriented away from the U.S. toward Asia and emerging markets, while U.S. imports re-anchored toward Mexico, Europe and Asia.
China’s Trade Surplus Reached a Record High in 2025, Led by Asia and Europe
China’s surplus accumulation since 2018 has re-anchored toward Asia and Europe, while the North American balance has weakened.
World Food in 2024: Record Trade Values, Plateauing Production Volumes
Global primary crop production in 2024 edged down after peaking in 2023, while agrifood exports rose to a new high.
AI in Procurement 2026: Adoption Is Widespread, But Scaling Remains Constrained
Procurement functions have moved into moderate or advanced AI adoption, but there are still constraints on scaling.