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Article
Asia’s emerging business corridors: New highways to growth
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As geopolitical shifts affect global business corridors, opportunities are opening for companies. Asia is positioned at the epicenter...
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Podcast
Talking about the hard stuff: Where are we in the energy transition?
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As a physical transformation, the energy transition is still in the early stages. Progress is being made in some areas, but what...
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Interview
Leading Hitachi: Transforming tradition
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Toshiaki Higashihara, executive chairman of Hitachi, shares insights on reshaping corporate governance and preparing for the...
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Article
Southeast Asia quarterly economic review: Steady amid uncertainty
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In the fourth quarter of 2024, the economies of Southeast Asia held up despite increasing external headwinds, with most economies...

Growth and resilience

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Article
The rise of Asian global players
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Asian companies have a chance to become global players and leaders of a new era. The region’s technological prowess, industrial...
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Article - MGI Research
Asia on the cusp of a new era
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Asia will be the furnace in which a new era is forged—and may experience heightened versions of global challenges.

Voices on the Future of Asia

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Interview
AIA’s Lee Yuan Siong on building success for the long term
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AIA group chief executive and president Lee Yuan Siong lays out why he’s optimistic about the Asian insurance market,...
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Interview
‘Never waste a crisis’: StarHub’s CEO on leading transformative change
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Nikhil Eapen lays out his sector-redefining ambitions for Singaporean telecom firm StarHub and how his time in Singapore’s...
Portrait of a smiling Vipul Chawla shot against a blurred out office setting. Chawla is wearing glasses and a dark gray sport coat and button down shirt.
Interview
‘Before skill set comes mindset’: FairPrice CEO on breakthrough leadership
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Vipul Chawla, group CEO of Singapore’s largest supermarket chain, discusses why—and how—he prioritizes culture, purpose, and...

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Podcast
Innovation hubs: How GCCs are shaping the future of business
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Global capability centers (GCCs) are rapidly evolving beyond their traditional roles as execution centers, becoming increasingly...
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Report
Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF): Planning for a sustainable and inclusive future
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The Climate Transition Impact Framework (C-TIF) can help decision makers compare the potential socioeconomic impacts of different...
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Report
Sporting Goods 2025—The new balancing act: Turning uncertainty into opportunity
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While the sporting goods industry has persevered over the past year, slowing growth forecasts are compelling executives to focus...
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Article
Everyday habits: How CEOs navigate their six core responsibilities
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To stay focused, productive, and motivated, leaders need to develop their own working rhythms and routines. Here’s how...
The fusion of cubes and moss can be interpreted as the integration of technology with nature. This concept could explore the ways in which digital and technological advancements can work hand-in-hand with natural ecosystems for the future of sustainability.
Article
CCS in Southeast Asia: An opportunity or distant reality?
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Southeast Asia could use the carbon capture and storage opportunity to unlock significant revenue. However, several key actions...
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Article
Could extended-range EVs nudge more car buyers toward full electric?
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Slowing battery-electric-vehicle sales growth reflects consumer price consciousness and range anxiety. Could extended-range EVs...
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Podcast
Connecting patients to healthcare: A conversation with Halodoc’s Jonathan Sudharta
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The co-founder and CEO of an Indonesian healthtech is simplifying and enabling healthcare access in the world’s fourth...
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Article
CEO imperatives in Asia’s new era
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As the continent’s influence on the world stage grows, Asian companies have a unique opportunity to lead that progress....
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Interview
Robert Hormats on how today’s geopolitics affects companies
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The former Under Secretary of State discusses the risk of a trade war, the rise of China, and the importance of geopolitical...
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Article
Indian farmers’ optimism is driving interest in new products
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Indian farmers see an opportunity from crop yield and price improvements to deepen investment in new products and services, a...
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Article
Asia-Pacific consumer sentiment: A mix of growth and challenges
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Our latest ConsumerWise research finds omnichannel shopping gaining momentum as consumer demand for value purchases persists.
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What is the Future of Asia?

For years, Western observers have talked about Asia’s massive future potential. But the future arrived even faster than expected. The question is no longer how quickly Asia will rise; it is how Asia will lead. Future of Asia is the leading voice on what leaders need to know about doing business in the Asian Century.
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