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Talk of global decoupling from China has persisted for years, as has speculation that emerging economies such as India and Vietnam could soon replace it as the “world’s factory”. But for Indian hardware engineer Neeraj Arora, the growth of India’s electronics manufacturing industry has not eliminated the need to source components from China. Instead, it has changed the nature of those imports. A decade ago, Arora imported finished phone chargers from the world’s second-largest economy. Today,...
Officials meet in Thailand as conflict drives energy prices higher and casts uncertainty over global economy.
The head of the International Energy Agency, Fatih Birol, discusses the challenges facing the global economy.
World trade is facing its sternest test in eight decades and must reimagine supply lines to guarantee resilience in the face of an increasingly fragmented globe, according to the head of the World Trade Organization.
Despite the global economic slowdown, Africa is maintaining steady growth. In the second quarter of 2026, its real GDP grew by 1.6%, compared to 0.7% for the global economy.