Lithium Supply Is Diversifying, But China Controls the Value Chain
Global lithium output is expanding in Australia and Chile, but China dominates processing and battery exports, capturing most of the downstream value.
China Is Rewiring Its Innovation Model for Higher-Value Output
Sustained growth in R&D alongside declining filings suggests tighter standards and a reorientation toward higher-quality innovation.
Global Iron Ore Trade Remains Anchored to China’s Steel Industry
Australia and Brazil dominate supply while China anchors demand, with rising exports reshaping how iron ore flows through global markets.
Singapore Anchors High-Value Trade and Innovation in Asia’s Global Supply Chains
Singapore is a critical gateway for high-value investment and regional operations across Asia.
Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Is Scaling Rapidly as Regional Tech Hubs Take Shape
Digital consumption across Southeast Asia is expanding rapidly across e-commerce, payments and platforms.
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.
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.
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