Southeast Asia Has Become a Major Global Minerals Supplier, Led by Indonesia
Southeast Asia now supplies 70% of world nickel, 29% of tin and 14% of cobalt output, with Indonesia driving much of the growth
Global Supply Chain Stress Is Surging in 2026, With Record Pressure in Key Regions
Rising freight rates and severe regional disruption are increasing lead-time, landed-cost and delivery risks for global procurement teams
China’s Mining Economy Has Turned Sharply in 2026
Revenue and profits have returned to growth while investment remains positive, although performance varies significantly across segments
China’s Industrial Profits Accelerate Despite Subdued Business Activity
Industrial profits rose 17.6% so far in 2026, nearly three times faster than revenue, while PMI readings remained below 50
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
The EU and China Lead Global Exports Across Strategic Manufacturing Sectors
The EU and China lead across major industrial value chains in 2025, while Asian economies feature prominently in electronics, textiles and automotive
India’s Export Growth Is Shifting Towards Asia and New Growth Markets
H1 2026 export growth was driven increasingly by Asia, Africa and fast-growing markets including Singapore, China and South Africa
Asia’s Manufacturing Momentum Is Shifting in 2026
India leads despite slowing in 2026; Thailand is gaining momentum; China is stabilising and Indonesia is slipping back into contraction
China’s Wages Have Risen, But Its Cost Advantage Remains
Manufacturing wages have risen almost tenfold since 2000, but remain well below advanced manufacturing economies
China’s Export Growth Is Broadening Across World Regions
China's export engine is expanding across a wider geography without abandoning its traditional markets
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