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Despite the uncertainty about what lies ahead for global trade, there are still reasons for optimism about its resilience and its enduring role as a catalyst for positive change, and these are encapsulated in the current trends that are shaping...

This report consolidates the preliminary advice of the Circular Economy Ministerial Advisory Group (the Advisory Group) to the Australian Government at the half-way point of their tenure. The recommendations they have identified and discussed with members of Government to-date are organised...

Our dear colleague Ben Simpfendorfer immediate past PBEC BoD and his colleague at Oliver Wyman UAE Adel Alfalasi have published a new New Silk Road Report looking at the Asia-Middle East growth corridor. 🔹 6 Themes each with their own...

Southeast Asia has become an intriguing region for private capital investment in recent years. Many countries in the region sport fast-growing and diverse economies that provide a range of sectors for investment. Investment in Southeast Asia has leaned heavily toward...

Exploring the transformational opportunities and challenges of new sovereign monies. Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and stablecoins have the potential to help digitize entire economies and represent a powerful force for unlocking the Internet of Value. Today, 130 countries, representing...

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Two years into the most significant contraction of the innovation economy since the dot-com bubble, and signs of normalization — dare we say recovery — are on the horizon. It feels like we are closer to the end than the...

After a challenging 2023, all indications are that 2024 should be a stronger year for Vietnam's economy, driven by a rebound in the manufacturing sector and an improvement in consumer sentiment. In addition, the plunge in interest rates throughout 2023...

China Economics Update Jan 2024Credit growth picked up for the third straight month in Dec, reflecting strong government bond issuance. Bank loans were softer than expected. Despite being on a moderating trend, medium- to long-term (ML) corporate loan demand remained...

The total nominal GDP of the ten ASEAN nations measured in US dollar terms amounted to USD 3.6 trillion in 2022, more than doubling compared with total GDP of USD 1.6 trillion in 2009. The total size of the ASEAN...