Understanding South Korea’s export economy
Understand South Korea’s export economy: the key industries, how trade drives growth, and why global demand shapes the country’s fortunes.
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What special economic zones are and why Asia uses them
Special economic zones in Asia are carved-out areas with relaxed rules to attract investment, manufacturing and trade. Here is how they work.
Data centres: why Asia is building so many
Asia is building data centres fast to meet demand for cloud, streaming and AI. Here is what drives the boom and the trade-offs involved.
South Korea’s electronics and semiconductor giants
A clear guide to South Korea’s electronics and semiconductor giants: how they rose, what they make, and why they matter to global technology.
Japan’s robotics and automation leadership
How Japan’s robotics and automation leadership developed, why it endures, and what it means for industry, ageing societies and daily life.
Vietnam’s technology and startup scene
Vietnam’s technology and startup scene explained: the talent, investment and digital habits fuelling one of Asia’s livelier tech markets.
Why migration and remittances matter to the Asia-Pacific
Migration and remittances shape economies across the Asia-Pacific, moving labour where it is needed and sending income back to families at home.
Artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: the state of play
A clear guide to artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: what the technology does, how it is used and the key policy debates.
Why India’s young population could reshape its economy
India’s young population is a defining feature of its economy. A clear explainer on the demographic dividend, its promise and its challenges.
The underrated rise of Asia’s middle class
Asia’s middle class is reshaping consumption, services and politics, yet its rise is often underrated and poorly understood by outsiders.