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.
Online Retail’s Share of China’s Consumer Market Has More Than Doubled Over the Past Decade
Total retail sales expanded steadily over the past decade, while online retail grew much faster, lifting digital penetration to 32% by 2025.
The New Geography of Global Sourcing: Demand Anchors, Rising Exporters and the Logistics Divide
Industrial demand is concentrated in the U.S., China and the EU, while a new generation of emerging markets is expanding in global production.
China’s Steel Industry Plateaus as Demand Growth Shifts to Emerging Economies
China’s crude steel output has stabilised near peak levels while India expands rapidly, reflecting a gradual rebalancing of global steel demand.
Supply Chains Are Digitising Rapidly as Automation Becomes the Next Technology Frontier
Surveys show that core digital systems are widely deployed across supply chains, and automation is expected to transform them in coming years.
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