China’s Workforce Faces Growing Pressure from an Ageing Population
China's working-age population is projected to fall by 273 million by 2050, while the elderly dependency ratio has nearly doubled since 2011
China's working-age population is projected to fall by 273 million by 2050, while the elderly dependency ratio has nearly doubled since 2011
Strong GDP growth, rising manufacturing output and sustained foreign investment reinforce Vietnam as a major Asian hub
Manufacturing PMI slipped below 50 in October, while industrial profits rose 15.5% in the first nine months of the year
Machinery & Electronics dominate Malaysia's trade, while the U.S. leads individual export markets
GDP grew 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, supported by services and industrial output
Machinery & Electronics account for 41% of China's imports, led by nearly USD 500 billion in integrated circuits
Vietnam, Singapore and China expanded manufacturing output by over 40%, while Germany and Japan contracted
Output is concentrated in Guangdong, Jiangsu, Shandong and Zhejiang, while Tibet records the fastest growth nationwide
Services account for two-thirds of GDP, while manufacturing value added rises, foreign investment weakens and growth moderates
Asia dominated China's imports, while Oceania recorded the fastest growth and North America lagged behind other regions