Why supply chains will keep shifting around Asia
Analysis: why supply chains will keep shifting around Asia, driven by cost, resilience and diversification rather than a single move away from the region.
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Singapore’s port and the trade that built it
Singapore’s port and trade explained: how one of the world’s busiest harbours turned a small island into a global shipping and logistics hub.
Why ‘decoupling’ from China is harder than it sounds
Decoupling from China sounds simple, but deep supply chains, scale and specialisation make separating economies far harder than slogans suggest.
How small and medium enterprises power Asian economies
Why small and medium enterprises are the backbone of Asian economies, driving jobs, trade and local growth across the region.
South Korea’s green-energy and hydrogen push
An evergreen guide to South Korea’s green-energy and hydrogen push: why it matters, how hydrogen is used, and the challenges of a cleaner system.
Indonesia: Southeast Asia’s largest economy, explained
Why Indonesia is Southeast Asia’s largest economy: its size, structure, key sectors and the challenges it faces.
The rise of Asia’s family-run business conglomerates
Family-run conglomerates dominate many Asian economies, spanning dozens of industries under one owner. Here is how they grew and why they matter.
The Asia-Pacific’s role in global trade and shipping routes
The Asia-Pacific’s role in global trade and shipping routes explained: why the region’s ports, straits and sea lanes underpin the world economy.
Thailand’s tourism industry, explained
Thailand tourism is a pillar of the economy, drawing visitors to beaches, temples and cities across the kingdom.
Thailand’s digital economy and startups, explained
Thailand’s digital economy is expanding fast, powered by mobile payments, e-commerce and a growing startup scene.