China’s Industrial Profits Accelerate Despite Subdued Business Activity
September 8, 2026
Industrial profits rose 17.6% so far in 2026, nearly three times faster than revenue, while PMI readings remained below 50
Insights
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
September 4, 2026
ASEAN exports jumped 22.5% in 2025, with Asia accounting for the majority of regional growth
The EU and China Lead Global Exports Across Strategic Manufacturing Sectors
September 3, 2026
The EU and China lead across major industrial value chains in 2025, while Asian economies feature prominently in electronics, textiles and automotive
India’s Export Growth Is Shifting Towards Asia and New Growth Markets
September 3, 2026
H1 2026 export growth was driven increasingly by Asia, Africa and fast-growing markets including Singapore, China and South Africa
Asia’s Manufacturing Momentum Is Shifting in 2026
September 1, 2026
India leads despite slowing in 2026; Thailand is gaining momentum; China is stabilising and Indonesia is slipping back into contraction
China’s Wages Have Risen, But Its Cost Advantage Remains
September 1, 2026
Manufacturing wages have risen almost tenfold since 2000, but remain well below advanced manufacturing economies