A recent joint research report by Griffith University and the Green Finance and Development Center revealed that Africa and Central Asia were the top destinations for Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) investments in the first half of 2025. The report highlighted that BRI activities reached a peak during this period, with construction contracts and investments totaling $66.2 billion and $57.1 billion respectively. Notably, Kazakhstan emerged as the largest recipient of investments, followed by Thailand and Egypt. The report also emphasized the significant growth in the energy, metals and mining, and technology sectors within BRI countries. Investments in technology and manufacturing more than doubled, with a particular focus on green energy such as solar power, electric vehicle batteries, and hydrogen. Additionally, the metals and mining sector saw a record high investment of $24.9 billion in the first half of 2025. The report forecasted a positive outlook for BRI investments despite global economic challenges, highlighting the importance of green investments to support the green transition in China and BRI countries. Since its launch in 2013 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the BRI has seen significant engagement, reaching a total of $1.3 trillion. The report concludes that BRI investments are poised to continue growing in the coming years, contributing to infrastructure development and economic growth in participating countries.