Foresight in volatility: APAC executives’ early pivot to regional trade provides critical buffer against global shocks

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A Forvis Mazars survey reveals that Asia Pacific executives proactively shortened supply chains and shifted to regional trade months before the current geopolitical crisis, providing a buffer against global market shocks. The report highlights AI-driven efficiency investments as a complementary strategy. The findings suggest APAC businesses are better positioned than global peers to weather ongoing uncertainty.

SINGAPORE – Media OutReach Newswire – 16 March 2026 – Months before the current geopolitical crisis hit global markets, Asia Pacific (APAC) executives had begun shielding their businesses by shortening supply chains and focusing on regional trade. Forvis Mazars’ C-suite barometer 2026: Adapting in uncertainty shows this proactive approach, alongside with efficiency-driving AI investments, is […]