Services Are Reshaping Global Trade
Digitally delivered services now account for 55% of commercial services exports and are growing nearly twice as fast as goods trade
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
Digitally Delivered Services Have Become the Fastest-Growing Layer of Global Trade
Digital services exports have significantly outpaced commercial services and goods trade since 2015.
Singapore Anchors High-Value Trade and Innovation in Asia’s Global Supply Chains
Singapore is a critical gateway for high-value investment and regional operations across Asia.
Türkiye Is Emerging as Europe’s Nearshoring Anchor for Industrial Production
Manufacturing scale, strong export growth and deepening services trade are repositioning Türkiye as a cost-competitive supply base for Europe.
India’s Manufacturing Output Reaches Record Highs as Services Continue to Dominate Growth
Manufacturing is expanding steadily in absolute terms, but India’s growth model remains firmly services-led.
Inside China’s 5% GDP Growth: Export-Led, Industry-Backed, Consumption-Light
China reached 5% growth in 2025 on the back of exports and industrial strength, while consumption remained secondary.
The Philippines’ Services-Led Economy Driven by Domestic Consumption
Rapid and sustained economic growth has made the Philippines a Southeast Asian economic force to be reckoned with, with bright prospects.