ASIA

A large cargo ship at sea, viewed from the deck of another vessel, with a dramatic sunset sky in the background. The water is choppy, and the clouds are illuminated by the setting sun, casting a warm glow over the scene. Another ship is visible in the distance on the horizon

Steady currents, shifting tides: Handy & Ultramax market outlook

29/09/202506/10/2025

Weekly dispatch for the Handy and Ultramax sectors ending 26 September 2025: regional fundamentals, ASBA impact, and forecasts shaping the coming weeks for Atlantic, European, and Asian dry bulk markets

Chinese President Xi Jinping in dark blue suit shaking hands with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in white traditional kurta, standing between alternating Chinese and Indian flags on red carpet during official diplomatic meeting at SCO summit

The Dragon, the Elephant, and the whirlpool: Asian geopolitics and AI at a power crossroads

13/09/202519/09/2025

Geopolitical tensions, a rapid AI race, and internal economic pressures intertwine, reshaping the China–India relationship and redefining the global balance of power over the coming decade

Wide view of the Yarlung Tsangpo River flowing through the Tibetan Plateau, future site of China’s mega-dam project

Tibetan currents: China’s grand hydro-play and regional power

01/08/202517/09/2025

China’s Yarlung Tsangpo dam project reshapes Asia’s energy and geopolitical balance, sparking environmental concerns, downstream tensions, and a high-stakes test of regional diplomacy in one of the world’s most sensitive river basins

Shanghai skyline featuring the Oriental Pearl Tower under streaking clouds, symbolising China’s fast-paced economic activity and modern urban transformation

Silk, steel, and stimulus

19/04/202524/04/2025

As global markets tiptoe through tariff turbulence, China posts upbeat numbers—though the real story lies beneath the polished headline figures

A detailed table showing the tariffs imposed by the Trump administration on various countries, highlighting the economic consequences of the trade war

How Trump’s tariffs expose a global divide

03/04/202506/04/2025

The U.S. embraces trade war, Europe braces for military conflict, while Asia’s major economies strategize for stability. Trump’s tariffs reveal a fractured world order