Why the ‘Asian Century’ is more complicated than it sounds
Analysis: why the idea of an ‘Asian Century’ is more complicated than the slogan suggests, and what the phrase gets right and wrong about the region.
Opinion
Comment and analysis from NewsViral contributors.
Why infrastructure will define Asia’s next decade
Infrastructure will define Asia’s next decade, shaping growth, connectivity and resilience as the region builds roads, grids, ports and networks.
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.
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.
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.
The case for watching Southeast Asia’s quiet rise
Analysis: the case for watching Southeast Asia’s quiet rise, from its young workforce and strategic location to its growing role in global supply chains.