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 down with an expert panel to explore this topic. She's joined by Jacqueline Brassey, Senior Fellow at MHI; Kana Enomoto, Partner in Washington D.C.; and Atsushi Sorita, Partner in Tokyo. Together, they unpack the findings of MHI's global survey and discuss the role of spiritual health in the workplace. Listen in as they share practical insights on how integrating spiritual health initiatives can enhance employee engagement, improve retention, and foster a more resilient workforce.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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; Ahmed El Saeed, APAC Regional Head of UN Global Pulse; and Ankit Bisht, a Partner and leader in the Digital and Analytics practice at McKinsey & Company. Join us as they discuss how AI is revolutionizing healthcare, education, and agriculture, and learn more about the successful scaling of AI pilot projects for broader societal impact.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 productivity, delve into its implications for the workforce, and explore the transformative potential and challenges of AI adoption. How can Australia navigate the complexities of AI to create economic opportunities for growth?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 significantly to global enterprises by fostering leadership and innovation across various sectors. How can companies capture the opportunity to drive scalable and cross-functional innovation?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

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 authored by Naoyuki and Michele, "Unlocking the Full Potential of Japanese Corporates."See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 privacy information

Global forces are pushing the world into a new period in which rules will have tochange fundamentally. In these uncertain yet exciting times, Asia is poised to leadthe way. In this episode of the Future of Asia Podcast, Chris Bradley, a director of theMcKinsey Global Institute (MGI), and Jeongmin Seong, a partner at MGI, discuss arecent report that looks at the new era being brought in by global disruptiveevents—a transition that will require major changes. They particularly focus on Asia,detailing how the region sits at the center of these changes. Asia will be significantlyaffected by the shifts, but they will open new opportunities that can enable the regionto thrive.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

New business building is becoming a top priority for CEOs, often in response to changing consumer demands. How can companies navigate the complexities to achieve scale? In this episode of the Future of Asia Podcast, two of McKinsey’s senior partners discuss new business building and the patterns that they see emerging in the field. Markus Berger-de León, who helps clients grow and improve new and existing businesses, and Nimal Manuel, who serves telecommunications and public sector clients on strategy, marketing and sales, and digital transformations, talk about the opportunities arising for new business building. They highlight how companies that adopt the best methodologies and practices and forge partnerships can build and scale successful new businesses.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The world is experiencing a time of increased momentum and investment in emerging technologies. In this episode of The Future of Asia Podcast, McKinsey senior partners Vinayak HV and Lareina Yee discuss the implications of global technology trends, particularly in Asia. Being confident, ambitious, and creative, helping people learn, and recognizing when to scale, are some of the key takeaways from their conversation.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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/featured-insights/future-of-asia/why-infosys-nandan-nilekani-is-urging-leaders-to-use-tech-for-good   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 Director of Brain Health at MHI; and Alistair Carmichael, Expert Associate Partner at the McKinsey & Company Sydney Office and MHI Leader in Australia and Asia; with host, Debbi Cheong, as they explore the results of the extensive survey and gain a deeper understanding of the unique health perspectives of Gen Z.   If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, consider seeking help for you, a friend, or a family member.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 two of the report's authors, Jonathan Woetzel and Chris Bradley, who are both Senior Partners at McKinsey & Company and Directors at the McKinsey Global Institute.   See https://www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

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 privacy information

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 social factors that have impacted female leadership and workforce participation in the region.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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-2023.  See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 financial institutions on this journey and how GFANZ’s masterplan can help speed up the net-zero transition. This episode was recorded as part of the Transition Finance Towards Net Zero: Scaling Blended Finance Conference organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 finance towards net-zero: Scaling blended finance conference, Gillian and Bharath highlight the need for a fundamental rethink of public finance, and the evolving role of finance regulators in the net-zero transition.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 Joseph Tesvic; Senior partner at McKinsey & Company, along with Mahima Chugh and Denise Lee, partners at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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.
 
 Join the conversation with Samuel Harvey, Professor of Psychiatry from University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Phil Davis, Managing Director of Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, and Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 of SAP Asia Pacific Japan, and Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.
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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 and retired in October 2017, wrapping a 40-year tenure at India’s largest bank. In this episode, we hear more about Arundhati’s leadership mindset, lessons learned from her big transition, and what it takes to succeed in this new era of uncertainty, change, and rapid technological progress.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 of McKinsey Global Institute’s report ‘Human Capital: The Value of Experience.’See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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, Senior Partner in the San Francisco office; Vik Malhotra, Managing Partner of the Americas; and host Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 face new challenges and opportunities—even as their operations diverge. Join the conversation with Chris Wright, the Asia editor of Euromoney; Joyce Moullakis, Senior Banking Reporter at The Australian newspaper; and Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 Regional Editor at Reuters; and host, Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 with Adeline Aw, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, EDB; Thong Chie Shang, Managing Director, Enterprise Strategy, GIC; and Badrinath Ramanathan, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 behaviour change to solve the net-zero equation and how leaders can and policymakers in the region contribute to the commitments made at COP26. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts, Daniel Pacthold, Senior Partner, New York; Jonathan Woetzel, Director McKinsey Global Institute; and Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner and leader of McKinsey's Sustainability practice in Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 segments of Asian consumers. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Wonsik Choi, Senior Partner, Korea; Naomi Yamakawa, Partner, Tokyo; and Tiago Devesa, Consultant, Sydney.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 driving healthcare transformation in Asia, what kind of consumer-centric digital ecosystems are emerging across the world, and what business leaders must consider when building and scaling these ecosystems. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Axel Baur, Senior Partner, Hong Kong; Senthu Arumugam, Partner, Kuala Lumpur; Hann Yew, Associate Partner, Singapore; and Mengwei Xin, Associate Partner, Shanghai.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 light on the challenges and offer ways for leaders to think about integrating cloud tech that is fit-for-purpose. Join the conversation with Paul Macpherson, Chief Information Officer of Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Bank; Garrett Ilg, President of Oracle for Japan and Asia Pacific; Anand Swaminathan, McKinsey Senior Partner, Singapore; and Brant Carson, Partner, Sydney.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 across the operating model. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner, Sydney; Fiona Lander, Engagement Manager, Perth; and Kana Enomoto, Senior Knowledge Expert, Washington DC.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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, we focus on four major opportunities where Asia has significant scope for technological leapfrogging, and what businesses can do to capture them.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 discuss how the banking sector is dealing with this crisis, how they should think about recovery and growth, and what are some of the big discontinuities and shifts that can be seen in the financial sector today. Join the conversation with senior journalists Ira Dugal, executive editor at BloombergQuint; Jamie Lee, deputy news editor at The Business Times Singapore; and Chris Wright, Asia editor of Euromoney to explore how Asia's banking sector is faring through the pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 and Japan. Join the conversation with senior business leaders Puneet Chandok, President of Amazon Web Services, India and South Asia; Shinichi Yokohama, CISO, NTT Corporation; and Vidhya Ganesan, McKinsey Partner, Sri Lanka, to explore Asia’s technological evolution.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 of recent technological shifts that have shaped its current ecosystem.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 debias our machine-human interfaces, and how AI can be a positive force for gender parity.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 always been as much about technology and innovation as it is about sailing. To discuss this and more, we are joined by Olie Fleming, Helen Mayhew and Nicolas Hohn, the team from QuantumBlack, McKinsey’s advanced analytics firm.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 imperative despite the pandemic. Join the conversation with media influencers Kevin Krolicki, Asia Regional Editor, Reuters; Ravi Velloor, Associate Editor, The Straits Times; and our host, Oliver Tonby, McKinsey’s Asia Chairman, to explore business news themes in the year ahead.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 what this means for Asia’s workforce, and how companies and policymakers can support workers through these seismic changes.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 discuss the growing gap between high and low performers, the opportunities for trade as nations shift supply chains, and which industries have observed impressive adaptations to new digital solutions in Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 countries, economies, businesses, and impacted tens of millions of lives and livelihoods. In this episode, which is part 2 of our conversation, we discuss how Asia will lead in the middle of global competition, the impact of COVID-19 on the future of trade and the efficacy of some of the big trading partnerships in place, politics of vaccine adoption and distribution, and the climate challenges in Asia. Listen to The Asian Century has arrived Listen to The Asian Century Part 1See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 countries, economies, businesses, and impacted tens of millions of lives and livelihoods. In this episode, which is part 1 of our conversation, we discuss how Asia will lead in the middle of global competition, the impact of COVID-19 on the future of trade and the efficacy of some of the big trading partnerships in place, politics of vaccine adoption and distribution, and the climate challenges in Asia. Listen to The Asian Century has arrived Listen to The Asian Century Part 2See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 episode, we discuss the state-of-play of technological advances in Asia, significant leapfrogging opportunities for Asia, and the gaps in core capabilities that corporates need to address to achieve success.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 and humidity. In this episode, we discuss the real impacts of climate change in different parts of Asia and how the region can lead in adaptation and mitigation efforts.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 episode, we discuss the opportunities and challenges for emerging ASEAN in a post-COVID world and what companies should do to thrive in this region.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 models in the midst of the crisis, and what companies can do to get a head-start going into the next normal.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 the region’s unique characteristics.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 track? What will the role of states and the business sector be in driving reforms?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 workable steps can be taken to empower women in a post-pandemic world?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 and effective teams. In this episode, we discuss Asia’s gender parity landscape and how the region is making progress. How can companies ensure that gender equality remains a core part of their agendas during the downturn, and beyond?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 and effective teams. In this episode, we discuss Asia’s gender parity landscape and how the region is making progress. How can companies ensure that gender equality remains a core part of their agendas during the downturn, and beyond?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 can Australian businesses adapt and innovate to meet the post-COVID-19 consumer where they are?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 paradox, and how Asian companies can rebound and capture up to $620 billion opportunity by investing in value-creating sectors. We also ask how companies in Asia can sustain long-term growth in a post- pandemic world?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 better equip food retailers to provide employment opportunities to people who are currently out of work, reshape their industry ecosystem, and work closely with business partners on how to operate in a next normal.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 this episode, we discuss the nature and extent of physical climate risk over the next three decades.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 talk about some of the measures India can take to stabilize and support households, businesses and its financial system as they deal with economic losses. How can India recover?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 companies adjust their business recovery responses according to the shifting time-frames?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 seen by the global community as quick and decisive – particularly in the way it was able to expand its rapid testing model, and tap into its public-private partnerships and strong healthcare infrastructure. What are some of the lessons to be learned from its response?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 the ‘next normal’. In a post-pandemic world, can Asia play a major role in defining the ‘next normal’?See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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 information

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

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 privacy information

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 flows to determining their shape and direction.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information