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Strategies for Asian business navigating a new era
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Asian business leaders are optimistic about a new era, but most see the need for major strategic change.
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Pixels of progress: A microregional perspective on global development
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When the world is broken down into microregions on a granular level, a true pattern of growth emerges.
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How multinationals can capture the Chinese growth opportunity
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Multinationals are having to rethink their approaches as China’s market grows—how can they navigate the new risks...

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The role of social media and tech in Gen Z’s mental health
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A McKinsey Health Institute global survey reveals that Gen Zers experience worse mental health problems than other generations....
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Four steps to success for new CEOs
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The best CEOs make their first year both a personal transition and a moment of institutional renewal. We have found that there...

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Voices on the Future of Asia

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‘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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ANZ’s Shayne Elliott on what it takes to lead a radical rebuild
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For ANZ’s CEO, there’s no looking back. To progress is to have the courage to do the right thing.

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Turning commitments into action on the 1.5⁰ pathway
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Turning commitments into action on the 1.5⁰ pathway
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In this episode, Mark Carney, co-chair of GFANZ, talks to our host Cindy Levy, a senior partner at McKinsey & Company....

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Cloud adoption on the rise in Asia: Talent is key to success
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Cloud adoption in Asia is rapidly increasing. What’s driving this move, what opportunities does the cloud offer, and how...
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Asia’s healthcare future revolves around patient-centric ecosystems
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The increasing use of digital healthcare will soon be driven through evolving consumer-centric digital ecosystems. But what does...
Five big technology transformation ideas for oil and gas CEOs
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Five big technology transformation ideas for oil and gas CEOs
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Only 30% of oil and gas companies have successfully scaled digital manufacturing. But a few digital transformation ideas can...
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