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Shapers and Founders

Drawing on rigorous empirical research, interviews, and decades of advisory work, McKinsey experts reveal the leadership strategies behind Asia’s highest-performing entrepreneur-led companies.

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Korea’s next S-curve: A new economic growth model for 2040

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Currently faced with a stagnating economy, South Korea could grow to become a top-seven economy by 2040 by adopting eight bold actions within three pillars.
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The emerging epicenter: Asia’s role in biopharma’s future
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Asia is now the epicenter of global biopharmaceutical progress—outpacing the United States and Europe in pipeline growth,...
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Economic conditions outlook, December 2025
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In a reversal from earlier in the year, economic sentiment turns more optimistic, with declining focus on trade policy and growing...
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Communication, balance, joy: How Seok Cho steered HD Hyundai Electric
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Seok Cho, ex-CEO of HD Hyundai Electric, reflects on his approach to leadership: a harmonizer who focuses on open communication...
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The state of AI in 2026: On the road to ROI

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Organizations are deploying agentic coding tools and coming to grips with the costs of AI while still seeking to capture more...
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The global balance sheet 2026: Imbalance and divergence

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Several asset classes grew further out of balance with the economy, raising the possibility of corrections through inflation,...
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Catalyzing competitiveness: Where investment happens and why

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Competitiveness has moved to the top of the global agenda, and investment is its indicator and its outcome. In the context...

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From aisle to algorithm: The beauty categories, channels, and concepts shaping 2030 growth

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The global beauty market is expected to grow by 5 percent annually through 2030. But major disruptions...

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State of the Consumer 2026: When tech acceleration and cost pressures collide
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The consumer is changing fast. Four trends—the tech-driven path to purchase, the health revolution, the experience economy, and...
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The AI transformation manifesto

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Twelve themes separate companies that are truly rewired for AI from their peers.

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