Global FDI Rebounded in 2025, But the Recovery Is Narrow and Highly Concentrated
March 19, 2026
Investment remained uneven, with greenfield activity concentrated in data centres, AI and semiconductors.
Insights
Asia’s Fastest-Growing Economies Show Diverging Paths to Scale
March 18, 2026
Fast-growing Asian economies span frontier markets, manufacturing hubs and large domestic systems, highlighting uneven pathways to scale.
Indonesia’s Economy Is Diversifying as Industrial Value Chains Expand
March 17, 2026
Steady growth, strong domestic demand and rising FDI are shifting Indonesia from a commodity-led model toward downstream industrialisation.
Global Gas Trade Is Shifting from Pipelines to LNG
March 17, 2026
Global gas trade is in a new phase in 2026 amid a structural shift from pipelines to shipborne LNG.
Global Car Markets and the Uneven Transition to Electric Vehicles
March 16, 2026
Global passenger car sales reached 92 million units in 2025, including more than 20 million EVs, but adoption varies widely across markets.
Global Copper Demand Rises as Mine Supply Tightens While China Anchors the Market
March 13, 2026
Global copper consumption continues to climb, and mine production expands slowly, while refining and demand remain heavily concentrated in China.