Hong Kong’s IPO boom: Is this a return to previous highs?
When the world’s largest EV battery maker, CATL, raised just over $4.5 billion in Hong Kong in June 2025, it marked more than just a blockbuster listing; it also signaled Hong Kong’s re-emergence as the…
China and Latin America: Opportunities for growth and collaboration
The relationship between China and Latin America (LATAM) has evolved rapidly over the past two…
China’s tax conundrum: the bifurcation of GDP growth and tax revenues
When the world’s second-largest economy struggles to collect taxes despite reporting steady growth, it signals…
Pop Mart’s Big Play: How a “Blind Box” Maker is Redefining China’s Toy Economy
An airport transfer in Kuala Lumpur is not usually seen as an opportunity to pick…
Digital entrepreneurship in the AI age
We are living through an age of unprecedented acceleration, especially…
DAYE: The hidden champion fighting against the odds
Ye Xiaobo, the founder of DAYE, spent some time in…
East meets Middle East: Engagement between China and the Middle East is increasing
Making the 125km journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in…
Moving Manufacturing: Pursuing a China+1 approach
Manufacturers are increasingly grappling with a new operating environment in…
China’s Trade Surplus: Short term help, but long term hindrance?
In a global economy struggling with high interest rates, geopolitical…
From Sensors to Smart Cities: China’s Digital Leap Forward
Across a rapidly growing number of Chinese cities, an intricate…
Made in China 2025: Looking at a decade of China’s self-sufficiency drive
During a visit to the Ministry of Industry and Information…
Developing Brands in China: AI is driving forward an already digital-forward market
For international brands seeking entry into China, the landscape has…
Shipping and Logistics: China’s expanding maritime role
Helping to cement its role as the world’s most important…
Robotics in Industry: China is set to lead in the application of embodied intelligence
Robotics, in particular robots equipped with artificial intelligence (AI), is…
China’s Pet Market: Cats and dogs are the new family
Walking down the trendy Anfu Road in central Shanghai, you…
Building Tomorrow’s Cities: Prof. Ibrahim Odeh on Digital Twins, AI, and the Future of Urban Development
As cities worldwide grapple with unprecedented challenges — from climate…
Case Study: OPPO Creating a Deeply Localized Global Enterprise
Born Global Founded in 2004, OPPO was originally created within…
Chinese International Travel: Post-pandemic recovery and preference changes
Chinese tourists are now flooding through Singapore’s Changi Airport in…
Latin America’s Innovation Hub: The Rise of Brazil’s Venture Scene
Over the past decade, Brazil’s venture capital and private equity…
China’s pension pot: A weak social safety net is impacting on consumer spending
“I was not a big saver in the past, but…
Tech Frontiers: Opportunities and challenges for the internationalization of Chinese technology enterprises
US-China Technology Frontier Series – This Q&A is the third…
Tech Frontiers: The Road to Innovation for Chinese Companies in the Age of AI
US-China Technology Frontier Series – This Q&A is the second…
China’s tech firms are innovating in the age of AI
US-China Technology Frontier Series – This Q&A is the fourth…
Luxury Brand Strategies: A shift from goods to experiences
Q. How would you describe the trends in the global…
Driving the digital economy: Chinese influence on Southeast Asia’s digital landscape
The Asia Start program is crucial because it provides startups…
