Asia’s Energy Import Dependence Is Creating Distinct Investment and Growth Profiles
Diverging energy import dependence across Asia is enabling more targeted investment across the region.
Disrupted Choke Points Are Forcing a Structural Rerouting of Global Trade
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has collapsed, the Red Sea corridors remain structurally impaired and trade has been rerouted via the Cape of Good Hope.
Türkiye Is Emerging as Europe’s Nearshoring Anchor for Industrial Production
Manufacturing scale, strong export growth and deepening services trade are repositioning Türkiye as a cost-competitive supply base for Europe.
Global FDI Rebounded in 2025, But the Recovery Is Narrow and Highly Concentrated
Investment remained uneven, with greenfield activity concentrated in data centres, AI and semiconductors, while investment in renewable energy declined.
Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies Show Diverging Paths to Scale
Fast-growing Asian economies span frontier markets, manufacturing hubs and large domestic systems, highlighting uneven pathways to scale.
Indonesia’s Economy Is Diversifying as Industrial Value Chains Expand
Steady growth, strong domestic demand and rising FDI are shifting Indonesia from a commodity-led model toward downstream industrialisation.
Global Gas Trade Is Shifting from Pipelines to LNG
Global gas trade is in a new phase in 2026 amid a structural shift from pipelines to shipborne LNG.
Global Car Markets and the Uneven Transition to Electric Vehicles
Global passenger car sales reached 92 million units in 2025, including more than 20 million EVs, but adoption varies widely across markets.
Global Copper Demand Rises as Mine Supply Tightens While China Anchors the Market
Global copper consumption continues to climb, and mine production expands slowly, while refining and demand remain heavily concentrated in China.
China’s Trade With Africa Accelerates as Industrial Exports Surge and Surplus Widens
China’s exports to Africa grew 26% in 2025, led by machinery, vehicles and light manufacturing, while imports expanded only modestly.
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