Economy & Industry
Analysis of macroeconomic trends, industrial development, trade dynamics, energy systems, infrastructure, and structural shifts shaping global production and economic growth.
US Tariffs and Bilateral Deals Reshape Allied Economic Security
The United States and its allies are navigating an era of heightened economic security concerns, marked by unilateral tariffs and...
Chinese Energy Firms Gain from Southeast Asia’s Green Grid Push
Singapore’s plan to import up to 6 gigawatts of green electricity by 2035, alongside new regional agreements, is opening substantial...
XCMG Targets Global Expansion with Green Machinery Push
China’s XCMG sets its sights on 100 billion yuan in annual overseas sales, leveraging greener and more automated construction machinery...
China’s Rare Earth Magnet Export Controls Pressure Japan’s Industry
China’s exports of rare earth permanent magnets to Japan rebounded only slightly in April after a sharp March decline, with...
China Weighs Airspace Restrictions on Japanese Airlines
Aviation professionals in China have discussed restricting Japanese airlines’ access to Chinese airspace as a possible retaliatory measure, raising concerns...
Australia’s Annie Gasfield Approval Reshapes Industrial Supply Stakes
The green light for the Annie gasfield and a new federal reservation policy mark a pivotal moment in Australia’s energy...
Western States Advance Unified Colorado River Water-Saving Proposal
A new voluntary plan from California, Arizona, and Nevada seeks to conserve Colorado River water and stabilize supply for agriculture...
Chinese EV Surge Redraws South Korea’s Auto Market Stakes
A rapid influx of Chinese-made electric vehicles, including Shanghai-built Teslas, is reshaping South Korea’s automotive sector, challenging domestic incumbents and...
US Chip Curbs and Oil Blockade Reshape Global Supply Chains
Escalating US restrictions on Chinese technology access and a blockade on Iranian oil are redrawing the architecture of global industry,...
UK Accelerates Net Zero Push Amid Iran Energy Shock
The UK government is intensifying its net zero strategy as the Iran crisis exposes the vulnerabilities of fossil fuel reliance....
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