The World’s Most Strategic Supply Chain Is Highly Concentrated and Interdependent
Integrated circuits exceed USD 1 trillion in global trade, with supply concentrated in Asia and demand in China, reinforcing structural dependencies.
Asia’s Tech Hubs: Innovation Depth and Startup Scale
Asia’s tech landscape is anchored by a handful of full-stack hubs in China, Japan and South Korea, while India and Singapore drive startup expansion.
China Is Rewiring Its Innovation Model for Higher-Value Output
Sustained growth in R&D alongside declining filings suggests tighter standards and a reorientation toward higher-quality innovation.
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.