Growth Momentum Is Diverging Across Emerging Regions
September 28, 2026
Asia-Pacific and Africa are set to lead emerging-region growth through 2027
Insights
Emerging Manufacturing Hubs Are Expanding Beyond Their Regional Bases
September 25, 2026
Mexico, Vietnam, Poland and Indonesia remain anchored in their home regions, but exports to other major markets have expanded substantially
Sub-Saharan Africa’s Two-Speed Economy
September 25, 2026
Since 2012, non-resource-intensive economies have consistently outgrown resource-intensive peers
MENA Trade Is Expanding, But Its Export Base Remains Energy-Heavy
September 24, 2026
The region’s import mix is increasingly manufacturing-led, while its export structure remains concentrated in energy and resources.
China Is the World’s No. 2 AI Investment Market, Behind the U.S.
September 23, 2026
China attracted USD 119 billion in AI investment over the last decade, supported by accelerating domestic funding.
China Is Producing More While Investing Less in 2026
September 22, 2026
FAI has contracted for six consecutive months as private and construction spending weakens, while industrial output continues to expand.