Industry Trends
Industry Trends covers sector developments, emerging markets, and structural shifts shaping key industries across Asia. From manufacturing upgrades to digital innovation, this section highlights how industries are evolving to support long-term economic progress.
CHANGAN Lumin Electric Car Launches in Indonesia Market
During the Gaikindo Jakarta Auto Week, CHANGAN formally unveiled the Lumin electric vehicle in Indonesia. With a starting price of around Rp 178 million,...
MunirahMarch 26, 2026
Indonesia’s Energy Sources: Can Renewables Cut Coal Use?
A few years ago, coal power plants quietly carried most of Indonesia’s electricity demand. Today they still do. But the conversation around the...
DivaMarch 13, 2026
Indonesia’s Physical Fitness Industry Sees Rapid Growth
A decade ago, joining a premium gym in Jakarta was still considered a luxury. Most Indonesians associated fitness studios with expatriates or a...
DivaMarch 12, 2026
Cross-border Investment Asia: Vietnam’s 2026 Tech Expansion
The surge in Cross-border investment Asia has witnessed a significant change in the Vietnamese tech industry in March 2026. The major companies, such...
PhuongMarch 12, 2026
Asian Economic Growth: Vietnam’s New Semiconductor Phase 2026
The direction of Asian economic growth is presently being altered by Vietnam’s dominant entry into the high-end semiconductor value chain. Currently, as of...
PhuongMarch 12, 2026
RiseAsia Launch Expands Firstboard Digital Business Media in Asia
Firstboard has launched RiseAsia, a new digital publishing platform that highlights business stories, industry leaders, and fresh ideas from across Asia. The launch...
MunirahMarch 12, 2026
E-Bikes Gain Momentum in the Philippines
The use of e-bikes in the Philippines is increasing as they become more common in urban areas and in residential streets throughout the...
Kirsten CastroMarch 10, 2026
Motorcycle Taxi Industry Expands in the Philippines
People who have tried to cross Metro Manila during rush hour know what the problem is. The traffic is moving slowly. Sometimes it...
Kirsten CastroMarch 10, 2026
Secondhand Marketplaces Are Growing in the Philippines
Secondhand shopping is not new in the Philippines. Filipinos were already used to the idea of buying used things long before online markets...
Kirsten CastroMarch 9, 2026
Local Fashion Brands Rising in the Philippines
Global fashion brands have long been in charge of the Philippine clothing market. International stores quickly spread over big malls in the last...
Kirsten CastroMarch 9, 2026
