McKinsey Future of Asia
McKinsey & Company 76 episodes Oct 20, 2026
McKinsey's Future of Asia podcast explores Asia's evolving role as a global leader. Each episode invites leaders from across the region to discuss its power, agility, and ambition. The show examines what kind of leader Asia will become and the implications for governments and businesses worldwide.
Episodes
Shapers and Founders: Scaling without losing soul
How do founders keep the entrepreneurial spirit that built their companies while adding the structure needed to grow? In this episode, host Jennifer Chiang speaks with Gautam Kumra, chairman of McKinsey Asia and co-founder of the McKinsey Center for CEO Excellence, about his new book, Shapers and Founders: The Untold Stories of Asia’s Extraordinary Owner-CEOs, co-authored with Cheryl Lim and
Shapers and Founders: Understanding the owner mindset
What core behaviors and governing mindsets guide Asia’s highest-performing owner-CEOs? In this episode, host Jennifer Chiang speaks with Joydeep Sengupta, a McKinsey senior partner and co-founder of the McKinsey Center for CEO Excellence, about the interviews behind his new book, Shapers and Founders: The Untold Stories of Asia's Extraordinary Owner-CEOs, co-authored with Gautam Kumra and Ch
Shapers and Founders: The traits behind outsized value creation in Asia
Across Asia, founder-led companies create outsized value compared with professional CEOs. Is this edge something founders are born with or something they build? In this episode, host Jennifer Chiang speaks with Cheryl Lim, a McKinsey partner based in the Kuala Lumpur office and co-author of Shapers and Founders: The Untold Stories of Asia’s Extraordinary Owner-CEOs. Drawing on interviews wit
From healthcare to health: Asia’s longevity opportunity
On average, people are living longer than before, raising a broader conversation about how to create an ecosystem that effectively combines the delivery of care with proven ways to prevent illness. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Advancing climate adaptation in Asia: Protecting people, protecting growth
Global spending on climate adaptation is running at roughly a third of what protecting everyone exposed today would require. At 2°C of warming, the gap widens further still. The economic case for closing it is strong, and yet investment remains far short of what the science demands In this episode, host Debbi Cheong speaks with Mekala Krishnan, co-author of McKinsey Global Institute’s Ad
How foreign direct investment is shaping future business
Foreign direct investment is increasingly being channeled into future-shaping industries, reconfiguring trade networks. In this Future of Asia Podcast episode, host Debbi Cheong talks to McKinsey experts Jeongmin Seong and Tiago Devesa, two of the authors of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) report, The FDI shake-up: How foreign direct investment today may shape industry and trade tomorrow, abou
Leading a metabolic health revolution in Asia
Governments and health systems across Asia aspire to shift toward proactive, preventive care. Yet historically, prevention budgets and policies haven’t matched the rhetoric, leaving reactive treatment models dominant. Today, a new era of change is emerging — from public health initiatives and infrastructure planning to pharmaceutical and wearable-driven innovation — signaling tha
Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business belief
Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and compassion play for him in being a successful business leadSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Exploring the frontier: Technology trends in Asia
Cutting-edge technologies present exciting possibilities for organizations, but their full potential needs to be unlocked. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Mazumdar-Shaw’s bold biotech mission: Affordable, accessible healthcare
Biotech entrepreneurs across Asia are navigating funding gaps, weak innovation ecosystems, and unpredictable regulatory systems. For many, these challenges make it difficult to scale science-led businesses and deliver affordable healthcare solutions. In this episode, host Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia, sits down with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Chairperson, Biocon Group. They disc
Propelling Indonesia's productivity: Reaching high income by 2045
Indonesia has set an ambition to become a high-income economy by 2045. Is this possible? Two McKinsey experts discuss how it could be and what actions would need to be taken to achieve it. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Trade, tech, and geopolitics in Asia in 2025: A post-Davos discussion
Business leaders are facing an unprecedented mix of economic shifts, AI breakthroughs, and trade realignments. Traditional strategies no longer guarantee stability, and companies must rethink their approach. In this episode, host Clay Chandler, Executive Editor for Asia at Fortune, speaks with Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia, and Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey’s Greater China offices
Talking about the hard stuff: Where are we in the energy transition?
In this episode, McKinsey senior partners Chris Bradley and Vishal Agarwal, alongside host Janet Bush, dive into the complexities of aligning global economies with sustainability goals. As businesses and governments face increasing pressure to embrace sustainable practices amid rapid economic changes, finding a balance between growth and environmental responsibility becomes more challenging. The e
Beyond 9-5: The power of spiritual health at work
A global survey by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) revealed that spiritual health is incredibly important to people – with the majority of respondents ranking it from 'somewhat' to 'extremely' important. But what exactly is spiritual health, and how does it influence an employee's personal and professional life? In this episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, host Debbi Cheong sits dow
How Asia is harnessing AI for social good
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the landscape of sustainable development in Asia. How can we ensure that the benefits of AI-driven advancements reach even the most marginalized communities in Asia? In this episode, Angela Buensuceso of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast speaks with Jennifer Echevarria, Vice President of Commercial Strategic Services and Enterprise Data at Globe Telecom; Ahme
Adopting Generative AI: The future of work in Australia
Generative AI has emerged as a significant new force with the potential to reshape the future of work, bringing both opportunities and challenges. Join host Debbi Cheong on The McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast as she engages with Seckin Ungur, Partner at McKinsey’s Sydney office, and Jacob Johnson, Associate Partner in McKinsey’s Canberra office. They examine the impact of generative AI on producti
From execution to innovation: The strategic shift in Global Capability Centers
Global Capability Centers (GCCs) have evolved into innovation engines, shifting from execution centers to strategic hubs at the forefront of transformation. Join McKinsey Senior Partner Indy Banerjee and Partner Fabrice Desmarescaux as they engage in a discussion with Pravin Goel, Managing Director at BlackRock, and Debasis Panda, Head of GCCs at TransUnion. GCCs are poised to contribute significa
Business news to watch in 2024
As economies in Asia evolve in 2024, they have the potential to shape the next normal. We talk to Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, and Clay Chandler, Executive Editor, Asia of Fortune, about their views on the year that was and the year ahead.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Unlocking the full potential of Japanese corporates
In this episode, host Angela Buensuceso discusses the potential of Japanese corporations with Naoyuki Iwatani, managing partner of McKinsey's offices in Japan and Michele Raviscioni, a senior partner based in McKinsey's Tokyo office. Delve into the essence of Japanese craftsmanship, customer-centricity, and brand power as they uncover the strategies outlined in the new Japanese-language book aut
Closing the women’s health gap
In this special episode on International Women’s Day, we discuss how prioritizing women's health can lead to economic and social empowerment. Join McKinsey partner Valentina Sartori, senior partner Mrinalini Mirchandani, and host Angela Buensuceso, as they explore what kind of investments are needed to close the women’s health gap.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Why new business building is a CEO's choice for growth
In this episode, we explore the dynamic landscape of new business building with Senior Partners Markus Berger-de Leon and Nimal Manuel. Find out how companies are succeeding in building new businesses, and gain practical insights from real-world examples as we underscore the potential for higher success rates and encourage ambitious thinking and rapid response to market feedback.See www.mckinsey.c
Asia’s role in shaping a new world
Is Asia on the cusp of a new era? In this episode, MGI director and senior partner Chris Bradley and MGI partner Jeongmin Seong, join the conversation with host Angela Buensuceso to unravel global patterns of transformation, highlighting Asia's emergence as a key player across multiple domains. Explore how Asia's prominence is reshaping the global narrative.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for
Emerging technology trends in Asia
In this episode, McKinsey senior partners, Lareina Yee and Vinayak HV, explore the pivotal tech trends shaping 2023 and their profound impact on Asia's companies and economies. Discover how Asia's demographic advantage, rapid innovation, and tech adoption drive its leadership in the global tech landscape, and learn how technology serves as a transformative tool and enabler for success.See www.mcki
Leading Asia - Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani on using technology for good
Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani shares on the transformative power of socially conscious leadership. The Infosys co-founder discusses how he thinks India’s start-ups can revolutionise people’s lives and work, as well as his own reflections from the time he spent helping to lead India’s digital public infrastructure journey. Read the full interview with Nandan Nilekani here: https://www.mckinsey.com/fe
How technology is shaping Gen Z’s mental health
How does our youngest generation perceive and cope with mental health challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? In this episode, we talk about the surprising revelations from a global survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) that covered over 42,000 respondents across 26 countries. Join Kana Enomoto, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. and Direc
Pixels of progress: A microregional perspective on global development
By embracing a microregional perspective, we gain a more refined understanding of global development, enabling businesses and governments to make targeted decisions that drive progress. In this episode, we discuss the McKinsey Global Institute Report, Pixels of Progress, which offers insights from a unique dataset that breaks the world down into over 40,000 microregions. Join the conversation with
Leading Asia: Loh Chin Hua on Keppel’s plan for sustainable growth
Loh Chin Hua, CEO and executive director of Keppel Corporation shares about Keppel’s transformation into an integrated business focused on sustainable solutions and how he leads with purpose and resilience. Read the full interview with Loh Chin Hua here: https://mck.co/la-keppelSee www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
How MNCs can capture the Chinese growth opportunity
In this episode, we bring together two senior McKinsey experts – McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) Director and Senior Partner Kweilin Ellingrud and MGI Partner Jeongmin Seong — to discuss the shifting landscape of doing business in China and how MNCs can adapt to succeed in this dynamic market. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for p
Achieving gender parity in Asia
Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen, and ambitious young women are prepared to do the same. To make meaningful and sustainable progress toward gender equality, companies need to go beyond table stakes. Join senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute Director (MGI), Kweilin Ellingrud, and MGI partner, Anu Madgavkar, as they explore the cultural, economic, and soc
Business news to watch in 2023
Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, is back in this annual podcast on what’s shaping business news. We look at the impact of US-China relations, a new trajectory for Asian growth, how electric vehicles may reshape industry… and more. Read a transcript of this episode here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/future-of-asia-podcasts/business-news-to-watch-in-202
Turning commitments into action on the 1.5⁰ pathway
More than 500 institutions within the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) have committed to reducing their and their clients’ emissions to net zero by 2050—however, the time has now come for these commitments to be translated into action. In this episode, Mark Carney, co-chair of GFANZ, talks to McKinsey senior partner and host, Cindy Levy, as they discuss the challenges facing financi
Investing in a net-zero economy: Scaling blended finance
In a new episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, Gillian Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), speaks with host Bharath Sattanathan, partner based in McKinsey's Singapore office, as they discuss how Asia can take tangible steps to transition to a net-zero economy—and the role of finance in enabling it. Drawing on key takeaways from MAS’s Transition
Inflation in Asia: How leaders can prepare for volatility
Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today’s. Despite the challenges, we remain optimistic about Asian growth opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how business leaders could look across their organizations for opportunities to mitigate the effects, helping to build resilience along the value chain. Join the conversation with Jo
How to forge trust and overcome crises
Australia is no stranger to crises. Heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, and floods besiege this vast, unique country, posing a significant challenge to all sectors of the Australian public and government. In this episode, McKinsey partner Roland Dillon spoke with Major General Andrew Hocking about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons lear
Building a mentally resilient workforce
Employee mental health and resilience is a critical topic for business leaders globally—McKinsey research has shown that as many as one in four employees are reporting signs of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the factors that can influence workplace mental health, and how organizations can effectively build a mentally resilient workforce.
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The future of (hybrid) work
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:35) > In this episode, we discuss the big trends defining the future of work in Asia, why certain companies are reluctant to embrace remote working arrangements, and how organizations can respond to these latest developments. Join the conversation with Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, Paul Marriott, President o
Leading Asia: Arundhati Bhattacharya on lifelong learning and talent reinvention
Our ‘Leading Asia’ series features brief summaries of conversations we’ve had with Asian CEOs to discuss what they’ve learned in their journeys as leaders. Join the conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson and CEO of Salesforce, India, a US software company with a $210 billion market capitalization as of May 2022. Previously, Arundhati was the chairperson of the State Bank of India an
Human capital explained: how experience changes careers
According to McKinsey research, individual earnings are directly linked to a person’s work experience. So, how can experience influence your career earnings? In this new sub-series, Future of Asia Explains, we discuss how the ‘experience effect’ influences the human capital and how companies could attract and retain their best talent. Join the conversation with Kanmani Chockalingam, the co-author
Redefining the modern CEO
The pandemic, amongst other changes to the modus operandi of CEOs, has necessitated a redefinition of the role of the modern CEO. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today’s environment and how their role has changed. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and coauthors of CEO Excellence: The six mindsets that distinguish the best from the rest, Carolyn Dewar,
The great divergence: banking in Asia post pandemic
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in Asian banking players assumed the sector would take a devastating knock. But two years on, it’s apparent that banks have mostly come through in good shape, with relatively minor losses. Still, the financial ecosystem has changed irrevocably in this time. With rising interest rates, and the rapid uptake of digital tech, traditional banks and specialists alike
Asia’s business news agenda in 2022
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:31) > What are the business stories Asian executives should pay attention to in the year ahead? In this episode, leading editors from the Financial Times and Reuters discuss the issues in Asia likely to dominate headlines. Join the conversation with Robin Harding, Asia Editor at the Financial Times; Kevin Krolicki, Asia R
The path to net-zero: Investing in carbon markets
As the drive to curb global warming gathers pace, carbon markets have become increasingly fundamental to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. In this episode, we discuss the rapid emergence of carbon markets as a viable asset class, the risks and opportunities investors should be mindful of, and the role corporates and investors can play in the net-zero transition. Join the conversation wi
COP26 and Implications for Asia
Asia faces several key challenges in undertaking the net- zero transition while standing out as being more exposed to physical climate risk than other parts of the world. In this episode, we discuss that coming out of COP26, what are the main priorities and challenges in the Asia Pacific with regards to climate change, what are the different technological advances, capital investment, and behaviou
Getting to know Asia’s future consumers
Asia is the world’s consumption growth engine – miss Asia, and you’ll miss a $10 trillion opportunity over the next decade. Powerful demographic forces are reshaping consumer behavior and causing large shifts in consumption patterns. In this episode, we discuss the consumer trends and segments driving Asia’s growth over the next decade, and how companies and businesses can capture these new segmen
The Future of Healthcare in Asia
Asia is primed for rapid healthcare change, driven by shifting demographics, rising consumer expectations, technological innovations, and limited legacy health infrastructure. Today, digital health impacts more than a billion lives, and estimates show that digital health in Asia could collectively create up to $100 billion in value by 2025. In this episode, we discuss the fundamental forces drivin
Setting your organizations up for success in cloud technology
Cloud has become a great enabler in advancing organizations’ business priorities across Asia. The growing importance of cloud technology is now being realized all over the region but challenges remain. What are the best practices when thinking about leveraging cloud technology? How do leaders attract and retain talent that can take their organizations to the next level? In this episode, we shine a
Sustainably improving workplace mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting workplace mental health challenges, creating a new imperative for leaders to take a holistic and methodical approach to workplace mental health. In this episode, we discuss the impact of poor mental health on work performance, how companies can sustainably improve mental health at the workplace, and how to initiate broader organizational change acr
The Audible Brief: How Asia can boost growth through technological leapfrogging
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:42) > Asia has experienced a significant technological transformation over the past decade, and there is more to come if the region addresses remaining gaps in core capabilities. In our mini-series "The Audible Brief", we feature audio summaries of our flagship McKinsey Global Institute discussion papers. In this episode,
Banking through the pandemic
Banking fortunes are linked to the fortunes of economies. When Asia entered the COVID-19 crisis, banks were well-prepared and far more resilient this time than they were during the crisis of 2008. The outlook still remains worrisome as trillions of dollars of GDP are still under threat, and the near-term recovery of the economy is patchy and uncertain in many Asian markets. In this episode, we dis
A tale of two cities: Driving innovation through speed, stability, and scale
Asia has developed and deepened its technological capabilities and infrastructure rapidly over the past decade, accounting for the largest share of global growth in many technology metrics. In this episode, we discuss how organizational culture that help leaders drive innovation, how Asia can capitalize on its wealth of tech talent, and how technology adoption is changing in key markets like India
The evolution of healthtech in Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:51) > Asia’s healthcare ecosystems are digitizing. Amid enormous challenges in the face of COVID-19, healthcare companies have taken steps to mitigate the crisis and create positive change. In this episode, we discuss how Asia’s healthcare sector can capture opportunities in a post-pandemic world, especially on the back o
Fighting gender bias in artificial intelligence
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 43:39) > Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a huge part in accelerating key trends during the pandemic – it has fundamentally changed the way we work. However, what happens when human biases affect the way we use technology? In this podcast, we dive deep into how gender bias is reflected in AI, why we must consciously d
Teaching AI to sail like a world-class sailor and what it means for business
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:22) > The America’s Cup, the oldest trophy in international sport, is competitive sailing’s most coveted prize. When the 36th edition begins in March, the race’s defending champion, Emirates Team New Zealand, will hit the water having utilized a new crew member: an AI bot created by McKinsey. Winning the America’s Cup has
Asia’s business news agenda in 2021
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:54) > 2021 is being seen as a year of transition for businesses in Asia. As we begin to put the disruption of the pandemic behind, what are the trends that show we are transitioning to the next normal? In this episode, we discuss the changing ways of working, innovation in action, and the sustained sustainability imperati
The future of work after COVID-19
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:25) > The future of work is constantly evolving, and COVID-19 has only accelerated this phenomenon. The pandemic has led to the rise of remote work, a growth in the e-commerce market, and has facilitated the adoption of AI and automation. How do these trends impact occupational transitions? In this episode, we discuss wha
Looking ahead to 2021
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:35) > 2020 has been a challenging year. With employees working from home, customers taking to digital channels at unprecedented rates, and news headlines signaling more unpredictability, many companies are finding their resilience tested like never before. As we reflect on our experiences and look to the new year, we disc
The Asian Century Part 2
At the beginning of our discussion back in August 2019, the most important issues facing Asia were the ramping up of the US-China trade challenges, the North Korea-US nuclear deals, the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the many challenges ahead with the crisis in climate change. Today in 2020, a lot of these issues have shifted due to the influence of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down co
The Asian Century Part 1
At the beginning of our discussion back in August 2019, the most important issues facing Asia were the ramping up of the US-China trade challenges, the North Korea-US nuclear deals, the Rohingya refugee crisis, and the many challenges ahead with the crisis in climate change. Today in 2020, a lot of these issues have shifted due to the influence of the global COVID-19 pandemic that has shut down co
Asia's technological opportunities to propel growth
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 41:58) > Asia has developed and deepened its technological capabilities and infrastructure rapidly, accounting for the largest share of global growth in many technology metrics. Over the past decade, Asia’s populations have embraced technology more quickly and enthusiastically than in any other region of the world. In this e
The future of sustainability: Asia’s climate change imperative
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 43:25) > The effects of the changing climate are already being felt: between 600 million and one billion people could be at risk of lethal heat waves by 2050. According to a recent McKinsey analysis, up to $4.7 trillion of GDP in Asia is at risk annually from loss of effective outdoor working hours because of increased heat
Can ASEAN maintain its growth trajectory in a post-COVID world?
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 44:14) > A driving force in Asia after several decades of strong and sustained economic growth, members of ASEAN make up almost half of the world’s best-performing developing economies. ASEAN is home to eight of 18 developing economies that averaged at least 3.5 percent annual per capita GDP growth over 50 years. In this epi
Building agile organizations for the next normal
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:24) > For many companies, COVID-19 has challenged their operating and business models. Agile organizations have proven to be more resilient than the average company, and are thus better suited to respond to economic shocks posed by the pandemic. In this episode, we explore how large companies adapted their operating model
Innovating for the future: Building new businesses in Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 40:34) > Asia has the suite of capabilities needed for building new businesses—a skilled talent pool, a strong startup culture and robust investment. This podcast episode, featuring the President of True Digital, Michael Gryseels, highlights how Asian companies can capture the business-building opportunities that come with t
India’s turning point
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 49:17) > India is at a decisive point in its journey towards prosperity. With economic reforms, the country could create gainful jobs for 90 million workers over the coming decade; letting go of this opportunity could risk a decade of economic stagnation. What steps can be taken to return India’s economy to a high-growth tra
Countering the gender-regressive shock of COVID-19 in Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 47:53) > As COVID-19 continues to impact lives and livelihoods around the world, we can see that the pandemic and its economic fallout are having regressive effects on gender equality. What does progress on gender parity look like in light of COVID-19? What is the state of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and what w
Parity in a pandemic: An Asia perspective
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 50:17) > COVID-19 is confronting companies in Asia with a daunting degree of disruption. The lessons from previous crises tell us there is a very real risk that inclusion and diversity may now recede as a strategic priority for organizations – despite the fact that more diverse companies are most likely to create adaptive an
Parity in a pandemic: An Asia perspective
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 50:17) > COVID-19 is confronting companies in Asia with a daunting degree of disruption. The lessons from previous crises tell us there is a very real risk that inclusion and diversity may now recede as a strategic priority for organizations – despite the fact that more diverse companies are most likely to create adaptive an
The shopping habits of the Australian consumer
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:12) > The COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound economic impact upon families and markets across almost all sectors. Coupled with the recent bushfires and recession, Australian consumers’ habits are adapting to the changing circumstances. In this episode, we discuss the shifts in the Australian consumer’s behaviour. How ca
Decoding the value and performance of corporate Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 53:55) > Corporations in Asia have grown rapidly and risen to global prominence over the past decade. However, they lag behind their global counterparts in terms of their economic profits. The COVID-19 pandemic may also widen the gap between underperforming and outperforming companies. In this episode, we discuss the capital
The four big shifts in food retail in Asia due to the COVID-19 crisis
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 23:25) > How has COVID-19 affected the retail shopping behaviours, spending, and expectations of consumers in Asia? In this episode, we discuss the four big shifts that require food retailers to act —and in some cases, accelerate the changes they have already made in response to the crisis. Reimagining their businesses will
Climate risk and response in Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 56:22) > How can Asian companies address climate change in a post-pandemic world? This is more important than anywhere else in the world, with the majority of impacts of climate change falling on Asia. Sustainability has become the imperative of our time and risen to be a number one priority for society and businesses. In th
Saving lives and livelihoods in India
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:34) > COVID-19 is an unprecedented humanitarian challenge for all countries. India has made a concerted effort to flatten the pandemic’s curve. Now attention is shifting to reopening the economy while containing the virus: a conundrum many other nations are also grappling with. On May 8, our McKinsey experts sat down to t
Planning ahead of the coronavirus crisis
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:46) > The coronavirus outbreak is shaping up to be the biggest economic crisis since World War II. The challenges associated with the virus are much larger than companies are used to dealing with, and firms need to have an adaptable operating model that can withstand an extraordinary level of uncertainty. How can companie
South Korea’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 29:24) > Although COVID-19 continues to pose a significant threat to the world, different countries are at vastly different stages of the spread. While some countries recently recorded their first cases, certain states are beginning to see slowing infection rates, including South Korea. South Korea’s response to COVID-19 was
Asia's response to the coronavirus
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 32:09) > The coronavirus pandemic is reshaping the global economy. Asia, the first part of the world affected by the crisis, is leading the way out of it. The decisions leaders make today will not only influence how quickly their organizations and nations can emerge from the current crisis, but also define how they adapt to
Future of Banking in Asia
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 26:01) > In Asia, banking is going through massive discontinuities, driven by the forces of a global slowdown, accompanied by discontinuities, driven by technology, and a benign regulatory environment. Could these challenges also bring with them waves of new opportunities?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy infor
Future of China and its relationship with the world
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 31:40) > After 4 decades of opening up its economy, China is facing their first set of challenges with their relationship to the world. Could we be seeing the beginning of a new trend of less engagement between China and the world after years of deepening ties?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information
Asian networks and flows are defining the next phase of globalization
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 42:30) > The Asian Century has begun. Asia is the world’s largest regional economy and it is poised to lead the world into the next phase of globalization. We discuss how global flows are shifting toward Asia, and what companies and governments can do to win in a world led by Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for priv
The Asian Century has arrived
Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 45:35) > The Future of Asia is not only a China story anymore. It is about India, the world's third largest economy already by PPP standards, ASEAN soon to be the world's fourth largest economy and Japan's hopeful resurgence. In the decades ahead, Asian economies will go from participating in global trade and innovation flow
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