China and the Global Critical Minerals and Battery Supply Chain Landscape
March 6, 2026
Upstream mineral supply is globally distributed, but China remains the dominant actor in the midstream and downstream battery ecosystem.
Insights
Central Asia’s Emerging Industrial Economy, Driven by Kazakhstan
March 6, 2026
Kazakhstan accounts for the region’s economic scale, while Uzbekistan and neighbouring economies are expanding manufacturing and trade.
South Asia’s Expanding Industrial Base, Anchored by India
March 6, 2026
India provides the region’s industrial scale and Bangladesh is driving the fastest export-led expansion.
China’s Investment Engine Moderates as Private and Property Activity Weakens
March 5, 2026
Fixed asset investment has continued to expand steadily, but growth has slowed in recent years, with the sharpest declines in real estate and construction.
India’s Manufacturing Output Reaches Record Highs as Services Continue to Dominate Growth
March 4, 2026
Manufacturing is expanding steadily in absolute terms, but India’s growth model remains firmly services-led.
Asia Dominates China’s Trade; Fastest Growth in Africa and Latin America
March 4, 2026
Asia accounts for over half of China’s trade, but growth momentum is shifting toward developing regions, especially Africa and Latin America.