Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy Is Scaling Rapidly as Regional Tech Hubs Take Shape
Digital consumption across Southeast Asia is expanding rapidly across e-commerce, payments and platforms.
Indonesia’s Economy Is Diversifying as Industrial Value Chains Expand
Steady growth, strong domestic demand and rising FDI are shifting Indonesia from a commodity-led model toward downstream industrialisation.
China’s Import Momentum Moderates as Commodity Suppliers Gain Share
Imports have stabilised around USD 2.6 trillion, signalling softer domestic demand and a continued tilt toward commodity-intensive sourcing.
ASEAN-6: Diversified Industrial Engines of Southeast Asia
Combining high-tech export platforms, scale-driven domestic markets and a global trade hub, ASEAN-6 is a uniquely diversified industrial ecosystem.
The Next Wave of Global Industrial Export Growth Is Consolidating in Key Emerging Markets
Industrial export growth is concentrated in emerging-market hubs supplying the U.S., EU and China, led by Mexico and Taiwan (China).
The Rise of Next-Tier Manufacturing Economies Beyond China
Manufacturing growth shifted toward lower-cost, mid-scale economies, but only a small group has combined sustained expansion with rising industrial weight.
Emerging Market Exporters Beyond China to Watch in 2026
Export growth in emerging markets beyond China is concentrating among a small group of mid-scale exporters outpacing global trade.
Trade Crossroads of the World: The Strategic Rise of ASEAN’s Exports
The 11 ASEAN economies are integrated into a diverse bloc in Southeast Asia, a region that is now the world’s leading conduit between East and West.
Java, Palm Oil, Nickel and Bali: The Engines of Indonesia’s Economy
Indonesia’s economy is powered by Java’s people and industry, Sumatra’s palm oil and rubber, Kalimantan’s coal, Sulawesi’s nickel and Bali’s global tourism appeal.