The history of economic integration in the Asia-Pacific
Economic integration in the Asia-Pacific grew from post-war trade ties into a dense web of supply chains, agreements and shared markets.
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How regional trade agreements shape the Asia-Pacific
Regional trade agreements in the Asia-Pacific lower barriers, set shared rules and link economies, shaping how goods, services and investment move.
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 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.
Vietnam’s rise as a manufacturing hub
How Vietnam became a leading manufacturing hub in Southeast Asia, and the factors driving its export-led growth.
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.
Understanding China’s manufacturing economy
China’s manufacturing economy powers global supply chains. A clear explainer on how it grew, what it makes and why it matters worldwide.