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Manufacturing, logistics, export flows, and regional supply chain reconfiguration across Asia.

Supply Chain Asia
Supply Chain Asia

Airfreight Stalls, Net Profit Jumps 78.5%: The Asian Supply Chain Rewiring Behind Cargo Services Far East's Interim Results

In the first half of 2026, when global air cargo volumes are expected to be roughly flat, Cargo Services Far East (2130.HK) saw its net profit rise 78.5% year-on-year. The value of this report card lies not in the growth rate itself, but in what it reveals: Asian logistics demand is shifting from traditional air cargo volumes toward three new curves—cross-border e-commerce, Southeast Asian manufacturing relocation, and channels to high-purchasing-power markets.

Sarah Tan8 min read
Supply Chain Asia

From Cost Advantage to Strategic Pivot: How Vietnam Became the New Hub of Asian Supply Chain Restructuring

Geopolitical shifts and evolving cost dynamics are reshaping Asia's production networks, with Vietnam emerging as a key destination in the strategic relocation of supply chains, thanks to its multiple advantages. This article provides an in-depth analysis of the logic behind Vietnam's rise as a hub and its long-term implications for the regional industrial ecosystem.

Marcus Sterling6 min read
Supply Chain Asia

From Gatekeeper to Accelerator: The Global Transformation of Legal Teams in Chinese Companies Going Overseas

Based on the ALB-released inaugural ranking of the Top 15 Legal Teams in Overseas-Expanding Enterprises, this article analyzes how the legal organizations of Chinese companies such as SF Express and Xiaomi have transformed from risk control to value creation, and explores their strategic role in the restructuring of global supply chains.

Marcus Sterling4 min read
Supply Chain Asia

ASEAN Battery Industry Shifts from Resource Export to Manufacturing: Regional Industrialization Path and New Global Competition Landscape

ASEAN is transitioning from a raw material exporter to a battery manufacturing hub, and the 2026 ASEAN Battery Technology Conference marks the implementation of the regional industrialization strategy. This article analyzes how technical challenges, supply chain restructuring, and safety standards are reshaping the landscape of Asia's new energy industry.

Haruto Sato4 min read
Supply Chain Asia

Southeast Asia MedTech Supply Chain: Structural Transformation Driven by Growth Engines

A KPMG report points out that although demand in the Southeast Asian medical technology market is strong, internal supply chain complexity and regulatory fragmentation may constrain growth. Enterprises need to redesign end-to-end supply chain visibility, distribution partnerships, and localization strategies, while regional coordination urgently needs to be deepened.

Sarah Tan3 min read
Supply Chain Asia

Why Are European Companies Still Increasing Their Investment in Chinese Manufacturing: The Industrial Reality Under the De-Risking Narrative

Against the backdrop of the EU’s continued emphasis on “de-risking,” an increasing number of European companies are choosing to stay in China, and even expand their local supply chains. What truly drives their decisions is not just cost, but a reassessment of automation, supply chain efficiency, and global delivery speed.

Li Wei4 min read