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Marcus Sterling

Senior Analyst, Executive Brief

Marcus Sterling analyzes key Asian industry dynamics through in-depth briefings. He helps decision-makers grasp the long-term structural trends behind regional business changes.

marcus.sterling@asiabizreview.com

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Supply Chain Asia

From 'China+1' to structural reorganization: India's strategic opportunities and challenges under the reshaping of global supply chains

In-depth analysis of the impact of US-China trade friction and the pandemic on global supply chains on reshaping the manufacturing landscape. This article will focus on India's positioning in the global value chain, exploring the differences in trade diversion and structural upgrading to provide long-term strategic insights for regional positioning for businesses and investors.

Marcus Sterling2 min read
Asia Markets

The Rise of the Vietnamese Middle Class Reshaping the Consumption Landscape: From Price Sensitivity to Upgrading Consumption Towards Quality and Sustainability

In-depth analysis of the structural impact of the rapid expansion of the Vietnamese middle class on the consumer market. The article will provide precise market entry points for multinational enterprises from three dimensions: income growth, consumption preferences (health, sustainability, convenience), and regional market opportunities.

Marcus Sterling4 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
Asia Markets

Asia's construction industry sees a two-speed recovery: China slows down, while South Asia and Southeast Asia take over as growth engines.

The global construction market is seeing a modest recovery in 2026, but growth momentum is shifting from China to South and Southeast Asia. GlobalData's latest forecast shows that excluding China, global construction output will grow by 3.1%, while China's own long-term real estate adjustment is reshaping the regional landscape of Asia's construction industry.

Marcus Sterling5 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
Policy & Trade

Regional trade agreements become a buffer for Asia against Trump's tariffs.

Under Trump tariff pressure, RCEP and CPTPP are providing a buffer for Asian exporting countries through gradual tariff reductions, but the distribution of benefits is uneven. Starting from the case of Vietnam's seafood exports, this article examines how the two major agreements are reshaping regional supply chains and trade patterns.

Marcus Sterling5 min read
Emerging Industries

Asian investors turn to AI "shovel sellers" and "anti-disruption" companies

Against the backdrop of high AI valuations and surging capital expenditures, Asian investors are beginning to favor companies that can both benefit from AI technology and withstand its disruptive effects, shifting the new focus from infrastructure suppliers to hard asset holders.

Marcus Sterling3 min read
Corporate Signals

Japan's $158 billion M&A wave shifts: from China to ASEAN and the United States

Japanese companies' cross-border mergers and acquisitions are accelerating their shift from China to North America and ASEAN, with $158 billion in capital being redeployed, reflecting the deep changes in the restructuring of Asian supply chains and the geopolitical economic landscape.

Marcus Sterling2 min read
Asia Markets

Asia-Pacific Chromium-Promoted Catalyst Market: Petrochemical Expansion and Hydrogen Energy Revolution Drive Regional Growth

The Asia-Pacific region is the world's largest consumer market for chromium-promoted catalysts. Driven by the expansion of petrochemical capacity in China and India, as well as the hydrogen economy, the compound annual growth rate is expected to reach 5.5%-7.5% from 2026 to 2035. Regional supply chains are accelerating localization, with Chinese companies gradually replacing imported high-end products.

Marcus Sterling3 min read