China steps up as the world's sober big brother
Yields on Chinese government bonds have exhibited stability amid heightened market volatility, mirroring China’s evolving role in the global order.
china-and-asean-quarterly-q2-2026














Yields on Chinese government bonds have exhibited stability amid heightened market volatility, mirroring China’s evolving role in the global order.

Listed real estate companies in China saw share prices surge in May 2026, but this is not the recovery that the market has been waiting for.

China’s growth momentum has been decelerating in recent years, with an expansion of below 5 per cent possible in 2026. Should this be concerning?

The beginning of the year showed promise of expansion for Thailand’s manufacturing sector. However, the global energy crisis and the Middle East conflict could shake up the sector’s trajectory.

Malaysia and Singapore are working together to unlock a new economic zone, which can stimulate both economies when done right.

The Philippines has long been pining for an agricultural renaissance, but it remains far from reality – especially now with rising input costs hounding farmers.

While Indonesia continues to attract global investments, the country’s recent conundrums is exerting great pressure on local assets.

Developing ASEAN economies are among those suffering the most due to the ongoing global oil supply crisis, disrupting their growth momentum for the year.











