Dearest Readers,
Welcome to the latest edition of Econdev Dispatch, your not-so-secret weapon for making sense of a world where markets shift faster than your morning coffee order.
As global economies juggle uncertainty, opportunity, and the occasional curveball, one thing’s certain: a sharp strategy beats a lucky guess. In this issue, we unpack the bold moves, smart policies, and market plays shaping the next chapter of global growth- minus the jargon, plus the edge.
Rare-earth plants are popping-up outside China. Link
India's deep tech startups fight for funding in a retail-dominated market. Link
Top PC OEMs reportedly planning Saudi Arabia plants to avoid US tariffs — Lenovo, HP, Dell exploring options as panic continues. Link
If India wants to emulate China’s startup success, why not in biotechnology too? Link
What’s in the SHIPS for America Act? Key Provisions to Restore U.S. Maritime Power. Link
Why Apple can’t just quit China. Link
Citizenship as a Service: Micro-states like Saint Kitts and Nevis now earn more from selling passports than all other exports combined. While tech utopians dream of digital republics, the growing marketplace for citizenship is already virtualizing sovereignty from within. Link
At-risk IRA tax credits drive industrial-scale infrastructure in red and blue states. Link
China’s rare earths are not as rare as you think. Link
Are Big Cities Important for Economic Growth? Link
1 story in 3 numbers - Cost of 100 IUs of insulin across the OECD
As the landscape shifts, those watching closely and acting wisely will shape what comes next.
Stay with us as we continue decoding the signals, spotlighting the shifts, and tracking the strategies that are quietly (and not-so-quietly) reshaping the global economic map.