Emerging Manufacturing Hubs Are Expanding Beyond Their Regional Bases
Mexico, Vietnam, Poland and Indonesia remain anchored in their home regions, but exports to other major markets have expanded substantially
China Is Producing More While Investing Less in 2026
FAI has contracted for six consecutive months as private and construction spending weakens, while industrial output continues to expand.
China’s Foreign Investment Landscape Is Shifting, But Foreign Firms Retain a Major Trade Role
FDI inflows have moderated and the sector mix is evolving, while foreign-funded enterprises retain a substantial, though declining, share of China’s trade.
ASEAN Is Scaling Up as a Manufacturing and Trade Hub
Merchandise exports reached USD 2.38 trillion in 2025, outpacing USD 2.10 trillion in imports
China’s Industrial Profits Accelerate Despite Subdued Business Activity
Industrial profits rose 17.6% so far in 2026, nearly three times faster than revenue, while PMI readings remained below 50
ASEAN Exports Have Doubled in a Decade, and Growth Is Accelerating
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
The EU and China lead across major industrial value chains in 2025, while Asian economies feature prominently in electronics, textiles and automotive
Asia’s Manufacturing Momentum Is Shifting in 2026
India leads despite slowing in 2026; Thailand is gaining momentum; China is stabilising and Indonesia is slipping back into contraction
India Continues to Attract Long-Term Capital Amid Uneven Global Investment Flows
Global FDI rose to USD 1.62 trillion in 2025, with Asia remaining the largest destination and India attracting record inflows
China’s PMI Indicators Point to Uneven Momentum and Rising Cost Pressures in 2026
Manufacturing activity remained close to expansion in early 2026, while weaker export orders and raw material prices pressure the economy