Global lithium output is expanding in Australia and Chile, but China dominates processing and battery exports, capturing most of the downstream value.
Sustained growth in R&D alongside declining filings suggests tighter standards and a reorientation toward higher-quality innovation.
Australia and Brazil dominate supply while China anchors demand, with rising exports reshaping how iron ore flows through global markets.
Singapore is a critical gateway for high-value investment and regional operations across Asia.
Digital consumption across Southeast Asia is expanding rapidly across e-commerce, payments and platforms.
Diverging energy import dependence across Asia is enabling more targeted investment across the region.
