The Asian Century

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What will be in Asia’s news headlines in 2022?

– What will lead the headlines in the year ahead? To find out, we asked some of Asia’s most influential journalists for their views on the stories that will shape our region. From COVID-19 to cryptocurrency and from climate risk to China’s economy, their perspectives shed light on the themes we will be seeing in the news.
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The Asian Century, two years on: A look back
– When Asia’s economy officially become larger than any other region in the world, it signaled a new era of Asian leadership.
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

Asia’s future is now
– Asia is on track to top 50 percent of global GDP by 2040 and drive 40 percent of the world’s consumption, representing a real shift in the world’s center of gravity.
Asia’s growth stories | Industries fueling Asia’s rise | Countries leading the Asian Century | COVID-19’s impact on the Asian Century | Sustainability in the Asian Century

Asia’s growth stories

Asia’s growth stories

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Reimagining tourism: How Vietnam can accelerate travel recovery
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Ten ideas to unlock Indonesia’s growth after COVID-19
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

Asia at the speed of light: An interview with the head of ReNew Power
Article - McKinsey Quarterly

Emerging stronger, fitter, faster: The rise of the Asian corporation
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

How Asia can boost growth through technological leapfrogging
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Building agile organizations for the next normal
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Decoding the value and performance of corporate Asia
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

What will (and won’t) change in the future of Asia: An interview with the CEO of DBS
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How Asia can lead adaptation and mitigation efforts around climate change
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How Asian firms can create value
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Key climate hazards facing Asia
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

The future of Asia: Decoding the value and performance of corporate Asia
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A resilient return for Asia’s manufacturing and supply chains?
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Corporate Asia: A capital paradox
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The Asian Century has arrived
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

The future of Asia: Asian flows and networks are defining the next phase of globalization
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Asian cities as hubs of innovation
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The forces shaping Asia’s future
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Asia: A hotspot in the hydrogen market
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Asia’s digital advantage
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Asia’s opportunity for growth in banking
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The future of women in Asia’s workforce
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How Asia is shaping the next phase of globalization
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Rise of intra-regional trade in Asia
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The cross-border flows shifting toward Asia
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What’s on the horizon for Asian companies
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

‘Superstars’: The dynamics of firms, sectors, and cities leading the global economy
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

Outperformers: High-growth emerging economies and the companies that propel them
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Women in leadership: Lessons from Australian companies leading the way

Industries fueling Asia’s rise

Industries fueling Asia’s rise

Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

Using ecosystems to reach higher: An interview with the co-CEO of Ping An
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The next frontier in Asia payments
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Insurance strategy in Asia: Using programmatic M&A during the pandemic
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Wealth management in Asia: Navigating the impact of coronavirus
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Defending Southeast Asian consumer-company value in a digital age
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Manufacturing and trade in Asia
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The rise of Asian smart cities
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Winning in a world of ecosystems
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Seizing the automation opportunity in the Philippines
Asia’s growth stories | Industries fueling Asia’s rise | Countries leading the Asian Century | COVID-19’s impact on the Asian Century | Sustainability in the Asian Century

Countries leading the Asian Century

Countries leading the Asian Century

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What can we expect in China in 2021?
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Hong Kong businesses need to evolve, or risk being left behind
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A new growth formula for manufacturing in India
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India’s economic turning point
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The next normal for Australian industries and workforces
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A new era for industrial R&D in Japan
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Generational change for Southeast Asian companies
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ASEAN’s transformation to a global player
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How firms can capitalize on China’s megatrends in the next decade
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Korea’s ascent to the global stage
Discussion Paper - McKinsey Global Institute

Smart cities in Southeast Asia
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

What Southeast Asia needs to become a major player in artificial intelligence

COVID-19’s impact on the Asian Century

COVID-19’s impact on the Asian Century

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Can ASEAN maintain its growth trajectory in a post-COVID-19 world?
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Reimagining leadership in Asia’s next normal
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Ten ways to boost Indonesia’s energy sector in a postpandemic world
Interview - McKinsey Quarterly

Addressing society’s pain points: An interview with the CEO of Ayala Corporation
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Reimagining emerging ASEAN in the wake of COVID-19
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How Asia’s corporations will rebound in a post-COVID-19 world
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How technology enabled Asia's response to COVID-19
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The four technological capabilities that enabled Asia’s COVID-19 response
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Could the next normal emerge from Asia?
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How Asian corporations can get ahead of the next stage of the crisis

Sustainability in the Asian Century

Sustainability in the Asian Century

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The future of sustainability: Asia’s climate change imperative
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Ten ways to boost Indonesia’s energy sector in a postpandemic world
Article - McKinsey Global Institute

Will India get too hot to work?
Report - McKinsey Global Institute

Climate risk and response in Asia
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Tackling climate and pandemic risk in Asia for the world
Asia’s growth stories | Industries fueling Asia’s rise | Countries leading the Asian Century | COVID-19’s impact on the Asian Century | Sustainability in the Asian Century