Economics and business
Economics and business
This is a survey-based report in its 11th edition. Written for KPMG, it explores Asia-Pacific's regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
Writing a secondary-research based landscape report on how MSMEs are using digital payments and the pain points that need to be addressed.
Profiling the story of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Group; capturing her vision of inclusive innovation has helped turn India into a global biotech powerhouse.
Profiling the journey of DBS in playing an integral role in Singapore's transformation into a global financial centre. After several decades, the bank itself is transitioning into a new chapter - "an AI-enabled bank with a heart".
Writing a profile piece on Uday Kotak, founder and former chief executive officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank. The piece highlights his dreams, struggles in building a banking empire.
Writing a profile piece on the new style of leadership that is reshaping Asia's business traditions, as highlighted in our conversation with Ted Chung, chief executive officer and vice chairman of Hyundai Card.
This StoneBench whitepaper, written in partnership with Priyanka Kishore, founder of Asia Decoded and Stephen Olson, visiting senior fellow at ISEAS, explores the implications of the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement, given the current macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
A thought leadership piece written, delving into the growing trend towards low-carbon steel in Asia.
A research- and interview-driven branded feature written for Economist Impact and sponsored by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. The piece delves into the importance of sustainability in the palm oil sector, particularly for top producing countries like Malaysia.
An in-house point of view written by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench. The paper explores how the rush to secure critical minerals and rare earth, could have a transformative impact on the ASEAN region.
Writing an article detailing the journey of Malaysian SMEs in navigating the emerging digital frontier. Digital payment systems serve as powerful catalysts in this growth journey, enabling businesses to significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce transaction costs and dramatically accelerate payment cycles.
An advertisement feature written for the Economist Impact and sponsored by the Mitsubishi Corporation, exploring how one of Japan’s major investment and trading companies is changing its business model to meet the evolving needs of global industries.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is at an inflection point. This StoneBench white paper, written in partnership with Public Policy Advisory Asia, looks at the challenges ASEAN faces, and provides strategic recommendations.
A feature article written on the occasion of DBS completing a decade in Australia, supporting the growth of business and investment flows between Australia and Asia.
An article written at the back of a secondary research on DBS Bank's ability to help Asian companies establish and operate in a new market.
A thought leadership piece written at the back of secondary research on the evolving role of FDI in making Asian economies build strategic resilience over the long term.
A secondary-research based article written for DBS on the evolving global tariff situation kickstarted by US President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Understanding its impacts on Asian businesses, can equip them to respond to it appropriately.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and commissioned by Hyundai showcasing how The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is revolutionising the automobile customer journey, with an on-premise restaurant that is supplied with produce from a co-located, fully automated farm.
A piece written for KPMG on how family businesses are looking at sustainability, through effective succession planning and strong family governance.
An article on how the new generation of family business leaders in Asia are thinking differently and how this transition can be effectively done.
An article written for KPMG on how ASPAC family businesses' perceive about governance, legacy and structure. Family businesses looking to succeed should strike a balance between wisdom of the older generation and fresh ideas and perspectives of the young.
A corporate toolkit written for AVPN Asia in collaboration with Citi. This toolkit has been designed to guide corporate professionals to strengthen youth development both within the organisation and the community.
A case study detailing the support PwC provided their client AEON Bank in realising a comprehensive customer relationship management platform.
A profile written for the Economist Impact, commissioned by FM. The profile tells how being a woman, Yong Seek Ying broke through many gender norms to become a shining example for women in STEM.
A branded piece on the legacy of FM founder Zachariah Allen, who pioneered a revolutionary approach to risk and loss prevention, which still rings true in a modern, volatile world.
A branded piece written on the urgency and importance of data-driven insurance to safeguard Australian businesses against growing climate risks.
A branded content written on the topic of how businesses can enable a smooth ERP transition, bolstering competitiveness and finding sustainable value
Editing report on steps taken by Asia-Pacific companies in reporting their Scope 3 emissions and efforts in mitigating it.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, generative AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
A whitepaper written on digital upskilling and sustainability within Southeast Asia and its potential impacts on employment and the economy. Focused on four key sectors within Southeast Asia—manufacturing, agriculture, energy and utilities, financial services. This report is further supplemented using secondary research.
A skills gap report written for Economist Impact and supported by Google at the back of an Asia-based survey of 14 major Asian markets. The report contains key insights on reskilling and upskilling in 14 markets in the region, derived from extensive desk research, a primary research survey and expert interviews.
A survey and interview-based report written for Economist Impact and supported by Red Hat and Intel. The report draws fresh inputs from business leaders across APAC, exploring the impact of current macroeconomic climate and emerging technology trends on business strategy and operations in the region.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores the emerging model of new globalisation, and on the role of innovation in delivering a more equitable and sustainable model of growth and development.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article looks at examples of how frugal innovation are bearing commendable results in emerging economies, requiring governments to respond positively.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores how tech clusters fuel innovation and economic growth.
This is the first part of an article written for SmartKarma, detailing how electrification and other factors are reshaping the entire automotive industry.
This is the second part of an article written for SmartKarma, detailing how electrification and other factors are reshaping the entire automotive industry.
An article written for Oliver Wyman, discussing how companies and governments can further push the use of alternative fuels for a zero-carbon Asia.
Indian companies are mindful of digitalisation needs and are well on their digitalisation journeys. 88% of the surveyed c-suite executives report satisfaction with innovation and digital transformation strategies their companies have adopted or are planning to adopt.
As digital technologies and innovations become embedded in the day-to-day of consumers and enterprises, the role of telcos has seen a significant transformation over the past decade. Innovating new technologies and implementing them will be met with poor network connectivity.
As rapid tech adoption continues, high-quality and seamless connectivity will be fundamental to ensuring that organisations in the public and private sector are able to take advantage of the digital economy.
Investments in ICT infrastructure and consequent digitalisation will drive the fourth industrial revolution. Much as steam power and the mechanisation of production drove the industrial revolution three centuries ago, ICT innovation will drive the fourth industrial revolution through gains from digitalisation.
Indian corporates are moving away from what was traditionally understood as the 'workplace' as they adapt to the changing market environment. Indian companies are thinking about the purpose of the workplace and redefining it using digital communication and collaboration tools.
The findings of the survey reflect strong enthusiasm among Indian corporates for a range of sustainability initiatives. Their top choices are setting sustainability targets and conducting regular sustainability best practice trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions in the organisation.
China's recent emergence from its prolonged COVID lockdown and shift away from strict zero-COVID rules is having a positive impact on output and consumption in the country. In particular, the reopening of the economy is a positive sign for the metals and mining sector, which feeds into several other important industries such as infrastructure, shipping, aviation, steel and automotives, that are the pillars of the region's economic growth.
This article was written at the back of the regional skills gap survey conducted by Economist Impact between November 2022 and January 2023.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and sponsored by Huawei. The piece delves into how advanced digital technologies are enabling businesses across industries achieve more accurate production, reduce service downtime and boost cost savings.
A branded piece written for the Financial Times and sponsored by McKinsey & Company on how businesses can successfully implement digital and AI technologies to generate new revenues, improve customer experience and lower costs.
A branded piece written for the Financial Times and sponsored by McKinsey & Company on the increasing adoption of GenAI among organisations to derive its myriad business values. But realising GenAI's benefits will require a more methodical proactive approach.
A branded piece written for Financial Times and sponsored by McKinsey & Company on how incumbent companies in Southeast Asia need to reinvent themselves to ensure continued growth and success in an increasingly competitive market.
A branded piece written for Haymarket on Huawei's ad platform Petal Ads, that lets companies market their products and services to millions of customers across the Huawei ecosystem.
Economist Impact, supported by Google Workspace, conducted a survey of more than 600 knowledge workers across Asia Pacific about their experiences with hybrid or flexible work. This whitepaper explores the changing dynamics around future of work in Southeast Asia.
Economist Impact, supported by Google Workspace, conducted a survey of more than 600 knowledge workers across Asia Pacific about their experiences with hybrid or flexible work. This whitepaper explores why the North Asian region will be slow to adopt flexible work.
Economist Impact, supported by Google Workspace, conducted a survey of more than 600 knowledge workers across Asia Pacific about their experiences with hybrid or flexible work. This whitepaper explores the growing adoption of hybrid and remote work in Australian workplaces.
Economist Impact, supported by Google Workspace, conducted a survey of more than 600 knowledge workers across Asia Pacific about their experiences with hybrid or flexible work. This whitepaper explores the growing demands for hybrid work amid slow to change workplace culture in India.
This whitepaper was written on the back of a benchmark developed by Economist Impact. Commissioned by Cognizant, the research aimed at providing a quantifiable and comparative assessment of the future-readiness of different key economies' business environments, and this report focused on Australia.
This report by Economist Impact, sponsored by Tableau, explores the reasons behind and the implications of the Great Resignation in Asia-Pacific. It also take a look at how companies can take a data-driven approach in improving employee retention and managing the workforce of the future.
A mini-briefing paper written for Economist Impact, and commissioned by SAP, on the back of a survey of 430 C-level executives, with accompanying research and interviews on the increased use of external workers at organisations, and the impact of this trend on procurement.
The magnetic workplace barometer is a report from Economist Impact, sponsored by Kyocera Document Solutions. It explores what qualities the workplace of the future must have to ensure employee retention and drive sustainable business growth and productivity.
This article is written on the back of a survey of 350 corporate leaders conducted across different markets, exploring how companies are rethinking sustainable recovery. This article explores how talent management is being approached amid the pandemic.
Digital technologies have been instrumental in helping businesses tide over the worst of covid-19. This article, written on the back of a survey of 350 executives, explores how businesses are planning their growth and looking to realise their potential.
We speak with Professor Howard Yu, author of the report, and LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD, to learn about what distinguishes the top companies from the rest, and the performance of Asian companies.
We speak with Priyanka Kishore, head of India and South East Asia, Macro and Investor Services at Oxford Economics, about the outlook for Southeast Asia’s economies in 2022, and challenges facing the region.
We speak with Ritesh Kumar Singh, chief economist of Indonomics Consulting and former assistant director of the Finance Commission of India, about the prospects of the Indian economy in the new year, key areas of concern and some bright spots.
This project entailed the substantive editing of a report that delves into the issue of diversity in data and technology roles across various industries in Asia-Pacific. The report outlines the key action items from roundtable discussions organised by the Courage Council and She Loves Data.
This whitepaper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and is based on findings from a survey of 175 supply-chain managers and a series of interviews that supplements the research.
This report is written on the back of a global survey of more than 360 business executives on the implications of remote work on organisations, their employees and on productivity. How are organisations responding to change, and how are they supporting productivity?
Edited this global report on the state of trade in a post-COVID world, published by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by DP World. The report looks at how the pandemic changed trade and expectations of trade among companies.
A branded piece written for the Financial Times and supported by INSEAD, delving into how young professionals can better prepare themselves for a career in a post-Covid world.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by Citi on how amid the pandemic, investors are reshaping their strategies.
A feature on oil giant Shell’s foray into connected logistics, through the setting up of a start-up that seeks to address key pain points in supply chain systems globally.
This feature article looks in detail at the growing trend of vitamin subscriptions, which are being fuelled by growing awareness, increasing affluence and changing lifestyles across the Asia-Pacific region.
A branded piece on how Guy Carpenter is bringing a wealth of change in initiating a gender diversity in the corporate sector. Initiating changes in terms of both policies and thought process.
Rewriting and editing a commentary written on the back of a series of webinars focusing on how employers in Singapore are managing government and employee responses in the face of COVID-19.
A perspective on how companies are responding to COVID-19 by implementing flexible remuneration structures for their senior leadership as they look to contain costs and rethink cash flows and working capital requirements.
The first of a three-part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how the pandemic leveraged the growth of telehealth in the Australian healthcare sector.
Second of a three part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how COVID-19 has provided a powerful impetus to accelerate innovation and positive change in Australia's financial services sector.
Last of a three part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how digital uptake in Australia's mining sector, amid the pandemic should be further supported with the right investments in connectivity and cyber and network security.
An article written for IMMEDIA and supported by the UOB delves into the uncertain economic conditions SMEs are faced with, and how digitalisation can play an important role in supporting businesses by enhancing efficiencies and reducing costs.
A look into the Singapore government’s Stabilisation and Support Package announced as part of the 2020 budget for a leading Singapore bank, and the measures included in the package to support Singaporean enterprises, workers and households.
An article written for IMMEDIA and supported by the UOB discusses Singapore’s massive support package for enterprises, individuals and households in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. It details various government initiatives to support the economy, and how UOB is a partnering with the government for many of them.
In this first part of the conversation, Darren Thayre, who leads Google’s digital transformation initiatives across the region, speaks to Unravel’s Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about what the ‘new normal’ will look like from a tech perspective. He offers his views on remote working, the push for digitalisation and whether businesses are on board to make these changes outlast the pandemic.
Open-core software development company GitLab has 1,300 employees working remotely in more than 65 countries around the world. We spoke with Darren Murph, the company’s head of remote, about how companies can master remote work, ways to build company culture in an all-remote context, the importance of breaking out of legacy mindsets to embrace change, and preparing for the new future of work.
In the first part of this conversation with Unravel, James Crabtree, journalist and author of The Billionaire Raj, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about the socio-economic implications of the growth outlook for Asia, the changing relationship of people with their governments in the context of the economic role and powers of the state, and the long-term challenges for the region.
This editing assignment was for an Oliver Wyman report that provides insights into some of the key constraints the Gulf economies are facing when it comes to the successful delivery of SDGs and how they can mitigate and/or address these challenges.
A survey-based report written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by ANZ. The report delves on the benefits companies are reaping from deploying fintech services.
This short paper for Mastercard examines the importance of outbound Chinese tourists to the Asia-Pacific tourism market, and vendors' need to digitalise in order to cater to this massive market that continues to grow.
This article for Mercer highlights the need for Singaporean employers to consider international health coverage to attract skilled global talent to the city-state.
This piece outlines the importance of providing international medical plans that take into consideration maternity expenses, dental checkups and care for dependents so as to attract global talent and facilitate sustainable organisational growth.
SMEs anywhere face numerous hurdles at every stage of their growth. This piece is written for IMMEDIA and supported by UOB and it looks at the various tools at the disposal of SMEs as they look to navigate a challenging operating environment.
An interview-based article on gender equality, with a focus on Asia. Mercer’s Kate Bravery and Godelieve van Dooren were interviewed to share their insights on the topic.
This editing assignment for Oliver Wyman spans a report on the Gulf economies' resilience, and what is required for them to transform into post-oil economies.
This selection of articles examines the BRI’s recent track record of successes and challenges and its impacts both domestically and internationally.
A whitepaper written for INSEAD's Emerging Markets Institute that looks at gender parity in senior corporate roles in the technology and finance sectors in Asia. The paper captures the views of senior corporate leaders in the two sectors across Asia and provides insight into the reasons contributing to this disparity, and possible ways to address the issue.
Mr. Ludovic Subran, in this second part, delves into the challenges and opportunities confronting Asian businesses in expanding overseas, and how Asian governments are providing support.
In the second part of this conversation, Mr. West stresses the need for a stringent cyber security system and corporate governance for Asian businesses to effectively expand globally.
A selection of articles exploring the myriad of risks and opportunities in the emerging market of India.
A selection of articles representing key economic and social issues which organisations in India have to contend with.
An INSEAD case study that explores the different strategies that catapulted Hartalega—a Malaysian publicly-listed company—to become one of the world’s largest nitrile glove manufacturers.
An article for the Nikkei Asian Review that looks at a Singapore-based firm’s push for a new model of 'agglomeration’, in which companies in the marketing space share resources and expertise and combine for a listing to meet their funding requirements more easily.
In this second part, Dr. Ha-joon Chang explains how the East Asian economic development blueprint provides lessons for other developing economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
This is the first of a two-part interview with world-renowned economist Mr. Ha-joon Chang, on the importance of an effective industrial policy in Asia's economic growth.
A selection of articles containing timely perspectives on the various risks and opportunities associated with China's Belt and Road Initiative.
A selection of articles focused on the various risks and opportunities associated with India’s rapid economic growth and societal development, curated by our editorial team.
A selection of articles focused on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations curated by our editorial team.
Copyediting of a report by Marsh and Oxford Economics that looks at the impact of oil prices on Asia. The report identifies winners and losers amongst producers, consumers, and governments, and stress-tests the macroeconomic impacts of further falls in oil prices through scenario analysis.
This report for the Economist Intelligence Unit was based on results drawn from analysing CIO profiles spanning diverse industries in the Asia-Pacific region. The report offers an understanding of dynamic changes in a CIO’s role in an organisation as a result of visible growth seen in technology adoption across various industries.
This is the first of a three-part case study on Sunac, a real estate company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It details the various factors at play in Sunac’s proposed acquisition of Greentown, another real estate business in China.
This is the second of a three-part case study on real estate major Sunac. It chronicles what followed Sunac’s payment of HKD6.3 billion for Greentown.
This is the final of a three-part case study on Sunac, examining the company’s earlier bid to acquire two other real estate players in China in 2015, namely Kaisa and Yurun.
This article explains why inequality in Asia is threatening economic growth. It goes on to discuss the resultant environmental and health impacts, accompanied by increased polarisation and the need for inclusivity.
A compendium written and edited on the state of oil & gas industry globally. It contains series of articles contributed by industry experts on the risk and opportunities in the oil & gas sector.
Interspersed with interviews, this article chronicles the sudden influx of investments in India’s e-commerce sector and the massive role it could play in its economic growth.
A feature written for Global Trade Review that looks at the slowdown in the demand for petrochemical products, the factors underpinning the decline in demand, and how the industry is coping with the downward trend.
Finance and investment
Writing a secondary-research based landscape report on how MSMEs are using digital payments and the pain points that need to be addressed.
Writing a profile piece on Uday Kotak, founder and former chief executive officer of Kotak Mahindra Bank. The piece highlights his dreams, struggles in building a banking empire.
Edited and proofread Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's inaugural sustainability report, representing the Bank's pivotal step in this regard. The report gives insights into the multilateral bank's strategic approach in adopting climate-conscious investment practices and decision-making.
Edited and proofread Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's annual report for 2024. The report gives insights into the multilateral bank's structure, strategy and financing of critical infrastructure in their Member countries.
Edited and proofread AIIB's commemorative book on completion of 10 years, highlighting the ways in which the bank grew, touching lives in Asia and beyond.
A feature article written on the occasion of DBS completing a decade in Australia, supporting the growth of business and investment flows between Australia and Asia.
A secondary-research based article written for DBS on the potential of green aluminium in Indonesia and how financial institutions can play an active role in supporting Indonesia government's efforts by providing the essential financing needed by companies to invest in more sustainable aluminium production.
An article written for DBS Bank on the future of trade finance and how important is the role of banks, businesses, industry partners and governments in collaborating to develop innovative trade financing products to drive a sustainable growth in the global trading system.
A whitepaper written at the back of a secondary research, examining the current state, challenges, and opportunities in the lending sector in Philippines, providing insights for industry players to advance.
Editing and proofreading AIIB's annual operational procurement report for 2023. The Report provides statistics and analysis of procurement contracts signed between 2016 and 2023, which are financed by AIIB through Sovereign-backed Financings, including both standalone and cofinanced projects, as well as Project Preparation Special Fund grants.
Edited and proofread Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's annual report for 2023. The report gives insights into the multilateral bank's structure, strategy and financing of critical infrastructure in their Member countries.
A thought-leadership piece written for the group head of global transaction services at DBS Bank. The article provides an overview of the Asia Pacific trade industry, from the challenges brought about by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, to the opportunities arising from regulatory support and technological advancements.
A survey-based report written on the developing consumer attitudes across six Southeast-Asian countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand). In its 10th edition, the study tries to understand the developing consumer behaviours in terms of digital payments and commerce in the region.
A case study detailing the support PwC provided their client AEON Bank in realising a comprehensive customer relationship management platform.
Editing of a research brief detailing key insights from the Faith and Giving initiative by AVPN. The brief shares how faith-aligned givers are working with local communities and organisations to tackle poverty in Asia, emphasising on long-term impact and betterment of the society in the region.
A report written on the back of a global survey of 500 individuals (company executives, policymakers and investors). This report is written for Economist Impact and is supported by GSMA Intelligence and Huawei. The report draws insights from survey results and interviews on the impact of information communication technology (ICT) investments on the global digital economy.
A survey-based report written on the investible opportunity and M&A potential within the life sciences and healthcare space in Asia Pacific.
A comprehensive report built on in-depth secondary research presenting a compelling case for investment in renewable energy technologies with a strategic emphasis on electric vehicles and related infrastructure across Asia. The research also incorporates insights from interviews with subject matter experts spanning critical Asian economies such as China, India, Indonesia and Singapore.
Playground for innovation: Fintech regulatory sandboxes in Southeast Asia is a report published by StoneBench. It discusses the broadening adoption of regulatory sandboxes against the backdrop of accelerated fintech growth in Southeast Asia. It also identifies the impact of regulatory sandboxes on the fintech sector and looks ahead at what role such sandboxes can have in the regional regulatory landscape in future.
We speak with Darren Thayre, head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digital trends expected to play out in Asia in 2023, how digital banks are giving traditional banks a run for their money, the future of CBDCs in Asia and what companies should prioritise on the digital front.
A mini-briefing paper written for Economist Impact, and commissioned by SAP, on the back of a survey of 430 C-level executives, with accompanying research and interviews on the increased use of external workers at organisations, and the impact of this trend on procurement.
We speak with a financial sector expert about what Asia-Pacific needs to do to ensure greater access to finance, and the myriad challenges that need addressing.
We speak with Rosy Khanna, who heads the financial institutions practice in Asia for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group that’s focused on private-sector development in less developed countries, about why this is important, what it means for financial inclusion and the role of tech in remittances.
We speak with Isabel Chatterton, who heads the infrastructure and natural resources practice in Asia for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group that’s focused on private-sector development in less developed countries. In this first part of the interview, Ms Chatterton speaks about the changes in mindset she’s witnessing, and looks at some of the areas in the infrastructure space that are seeing the most rapid change (and most interesting developments).
In this second part of the interview, Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at Asian Development Bank,speaks about how the insurance industry is coping and innovating to respond to the growingnumber of extreme weather events. He also speaks of strategies being used by insurancecompanies to better manage extreme weather events.
This report is written on the back of a consumer survey of over 600 Hong Kong residents, and focuses on their financial, health and social preparedness for life after retirement, and their perceptions on productive ageing.
This whitepaper explores the surge in alternative payments—and mobile wallets in particular—in emerging markets, owing to growing digitalisation and changing customer behaviour.
A research report detailing the rise of Web 3.0, its development and what it means for the economy and the financial services industry as a whole.
A thought leadership written on the growing importance of food security in Asia-Pacific and how vital is the role of public-private partnership in realisation of food security in the region.
COVID-19 has accelerated digitalisation, pushing industries to adapt or perish. The same existential threats have applied to the insurance sector too.
The banking sector has traditionally been conservative in adopting emerging technologies, but things are changing rapidly with the entry of digital banks across Asia. The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated tech adoption and provided a fillip to digitalisation efforts across all sectors including financial services.
Digital banking holds the promise to transform financial services and improve customer experience. But the successful digital banks will have to put culture and mindset even before technology in order to be successful, according to Darren Thayre, Head, Digital Transformation and Digital Ventures for Google across Asia-Pacific, Japan and China.
The insurance expert from the ADB speaks about the role of government, tech and COVID-19 in the context of the changing insurance landscape
In this first part of the interview, Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist,Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at the Asian Development Bankspeaks with Shivaji Bagchi and Siddharth Poddar of Unravel about the evolution of insurancein Asia over the years, the reason for its low uptake in Asia and the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry.
A research-based report highlighting the lack of infrastructure spending in the GCC and how that is stifling economic and social development in the region. The report looks at ways to address the funding gaps by using public private partnership frameworks to attract and retain foreign investments.
An article written based on a blockchain event in Singapore—on how blockchain is being actively used in industries—from financial services to trade finance, health care, insurance and supply chain management.
Copyediting of a paper for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies that looks at Myanmar's efforts to build financial institutions almost from scratch.
A research-drive article written on the increasing fintech investment and activity in Asia, claiming the market from the US.
A research driven article written on how the fintech sector is poised for growth in China owing to increasing investments activity seen in the sector.
The second part of the interview with Ms. Herry Cho further advises governments and businesses to find the right balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
In this first part of a conversation with Ms. Herry Cho, Director and Head of Sustainable Finance Asia, ING, on the viability of green financing in Asia, she stresses upon the importance of sustainable finance for Asian businesses and the subsequent evolution of the regulatory landscape in Asia.
Copyediting of a report for Oliver Wyman that analyses the boom in infrastructure demand in Asia, and delves into the drivers and challenges associated with infrastructure financing in the region, including the inadequacy of the existing financing model driven by the public sector based on future requirements forecasts.
This copyediting project was for an Oliver Wyman report that explores the benefits of engaging the private sector in infrastructure development across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and recommends five action steps for GCC governments to ensure successful public-private partnerships.
An article for the Nikkei Asian Review that looks at a Singapore-based firm’s push for a new model of 'agglomeration’, in which companies in the marketing space share resources and expertise and combine for a listing to meet their funding requirements more easily.
An INSEAD case study that explores the different strategies that catapulted Hartalega—a Malaysian publicly-listed company—to become one of the world’s largest nitrile glove manufacturers.
This is the first of a three-part case study on Sunac, a real estate company listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. It details the various factors at play in Sunac’s proposed acquisition of Greentown, another real estate business in China.
This is the second of a three-part case study on real estate major Sunac. It chronicles what followed Sunac’s payment of HKD6.3 billion for Greentown.
This is the final of a three-part case study on Sunac, examining the company’s earlier bid to acquire two other real estate players in China in 2015, namely Kaisa and Yurun.
This assignment for Infrastructure Investor entailed the writing of three feature articles for on developments and trends in the infrastructure investing in Australia. Based on secondary research and conversations with leading practitioners in the space, the pieces delved into different aspects of Australian infrastructure including asset recycling, public-private partnerships, mergers and acquisitions. One piece focused on the renewable energy sector.
This assignment entailed the copyediting of a report that examines the key drivers of elderly healthcare and the financial impact across Asia-Pacific.
A feature detailing the conditions favouring the growth the private equity industry in the Middle East and North Africa, based on secondary research and conversations with private equity industry professionals.
This feature for Private Debt Investor delves into the emergence of private debt in the Asian private equity and infrastructure investment space.
Our team wrote the Private Equity Navigator, a bi-annual private equity report published by INSEAD’s Global Private Equity Initiative. Each report looked at different private equity trends, such as those related to fundraising, investment numbers, returns, and return comparisons between regions.
Interspersed with interviews, this article chronicles the sudden influx of investments in India’s e-commerce sector and the massive role it could play in its economic growth.
This article in the Nikkei Asian Review is focused on recent income tax policies introduced by the Singapore and Hong Kong governments in their recent budget announcements, and how the two economies are taking different approaches towards addressing similar challenges.
An opinion piece written on the state of wind energy in India, exploring the myriad of issues that hold the wind sector to reach its full potential in the country.
An opinion piece written on the state of solar energy in India, and how the country plans to increase its solar capacity in the overall energy mix.
A report written for the Economist Intelligence Unit based on two webinars focused on the changing nature of asset management in emerging markets, given the opportunities available in these economies.
A case study on the mobile payments industry in India, and the various factors that propel and impact its growth in India.
This is a series of articles written for a special report published by Infrastructure Investor in partnership with the ASEAN Secretariat. The articles written by our team focus on infrastructure connectivity plans in ASEAN, the status of various initiatives that have been taken to draw private investment, the regulatory environment for infrastructure investing, and an analysis of opportunities in specific infrastructure sectors.
This feature for Global Trade Review chronicles the impact of shifts and trends in global trade on India’s exporters and how they are coping with the challenges faced.
The lack of investment in India’s transport infrastructure is adversely impacting its GDP growth. This piece written for Global Trade Review sheds light on various initiatives taken by the government to address this shortfall.
This is a feature written for Infrastructure Investor magazine on the back of a conference on infrastructure investment in emerging markets, its challenges and opportunities.
This feature is focused on the Chinese government’s push for infrastructure development in the country, and the multiple infrastructure investment opportunities that it opened to private investors.
Globalisation and trade
An article written at the back of a secondary research on DBS Bank's ability to help Asian companies establish and operate in a new market.
A thought leadership piece written at the back of secondary research on the evolving role of FDI in making Asian economies build strategic resilience over the long term.
A secondary-research based article written for DBS on the evolving global tariff situation kickstarted by US President Trump's "Liberation Day" tariffs. Understanding its impacts on Asian businesses, can equip them to respond to it appropriately.
An article written for DBS Bank on the future of trade finance and how important is the role of banks, businesses, industry partners and governments in collaborating to develop innovative trade financing products to drive a sustainable growth in the global trading system.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is at an inflection point. This StoneBench white paper, written in partnership with Public Policy Advisory Asia, looks at the challenges ASEAN faces, and provides strategic recommendations.
This StoneBench whitepaper, written in partnership with Priyanka Kishore, founder of Asia Decoded and Stephen Olson, visiting senior fellow at ISEAS, explores the implications of the upgraded ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement, given the current macroeconomic and geopolitical backdrop.
An in-house point of view written by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench. The paper explores how the rush to secure critical minerals and rare earth, could have a transformative impact on the ASEAN region.
An article written for DBS Bank on how digitalisation is redefining how trade is conducted, making it more efficient, transparent and secure.
A thought-leadership piece written for the group head of global transaction services at DBS Bank. The article provides an overview of the Asia Pacific trade industry, from the challenges brought about by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, to the opportunities arising from regulatory support and technological advancements.
A secondary-research based report written on TradeTrust, a blockchain-powered protocol developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority to make the world’s first fully paperless cross-border transaction a reality.
The Re(emergence) of the Global South: Consensus in discontent is the first in a series of whitepapers published by StoneBench on the Global South. Amid the many disruptions in the global economic and geopolitical landscape, there’s been growing discussion surrounding the opportunities for the Global South to consolidate and exert influence in global affairs. This whitepaper looks at why the concept of the Global South is in the headlines again, whether it will materialise into something...
Writing a secondary research-based article on the growing economic partnership between Australia and ASEAN and what the future holds in terms of key areas of cooperation between the two economies.
This paper, written for Economist Impact, and commissioned by SAP, looks at challenges in business continuity and profitability for organisations through the lens of procurement; ascertains steps taken by procurement professionals to secure supply in this difficult operating environment; and explores the impacts of trends such as regionalisation, localisation, reshoring/nearshoring and the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) agenda on their activities.
The report is written at the back of a survey and interview with subject-matter experts on changing supply chain trends influenced by increasing risks and sustainability issues in the current global environment.
This whitepaper written for Economist Impact and commissioned by GEP, delves into the evolving world of supply chain disruption and how businesses' responded. It is based on a survey conducted between December 2021 and February 2022 of 400 executives in the US and Europe familiar with their organisation’s supply chain strategy and operations.
Economist Impact, supported by GEP, conducted a survey of 400 supply chain and operations' executives across US and Europe, on their resilience and sustainability approach amid global inflation and supply chain disruptions. This whitepaper explores some of the key messages that emerged from the survey.
We speak with Priit Turk, Estonia’s first resident Ambassador to Singapore, on how Estonia encourages and nurtures the growth of startups; the challenges faced by small nations; and how digital governance and cooperation can benefit both Singapore and Estonia.
We speak with Priyanka Kishore, head of India and South East Asia, Macro and Investor Services at Oxford Economics, about the outlook for Southeast Asia’s economies in 2022, and challenges facing the region.
We speak with Andrew Cainey, Senior Associate Fellow at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Director of the UK National Committee on China, about the outlook for relations between China and the West, its implications for the business of global tech firms and competing narratives on governance and the future of the world.
We speak with John West, executive director of the Asian Century Institute and author of the book Asian Century… on a Knife-edge, about Australia’s diplomatic priorities for 2022, its relations with China, security and strategic alliances it is now a part of, and challenges in Australian foreign policy.
We speak with Michael G Plummer, Director, SAIS Europe and Eni Professor of International Economics, Johns Hopkins University, about the future of global trade, the continuing US-China trade war and the themes that will shape globalisation in 2022.
We speak with Robert Wihtol, who currently teaches at the Asian Institute of Management and is a former Country Director for China and Director General for East Asia at the Asian Development Bank, about China’s perceived inward turn over the past couple of years, its relations with Western powers in 2022, and some China-related trends to watch for.
This whitepaper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and is based on findings from a survey of 175 supply-chain managers and a series of interviews that supplements the research.
Edited this global report on the state of trade in a post-COVID world, published by The Economist Intelligence Unit and sponsored by DP World. The report looks at how the pandemic changed trade and expectations of trade among companies.
We spoke with Michael Plummer, who is director of the Paul H Nitze School of Advanced International Studies Europe and the Eni Professor of International Economics at Johns Hopkins University and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Asian Economics, about the future of global trade, the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), how the tech war could impact other economies, Europe’s role in the centrality of the rules-based trading system, and Asia’s role in the future.
In this second part of the interview on the state of the global economy and its prospects, we speak with Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Allianz and Euler Hermes, about current global supply-demand dynamics, the short supply in shipping containers, and the resilience of Asian supply chains and economies at large.
In the first of a two-part interview, we speak with Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Allianz and Euler Hermes, about the reasons for this recovery, post-pandemic supply chains and protectionism.
We speak with Dr Ong Kian Ming, Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia and current Member of Parliament for Bangi, about the importance of ratifying the CPTPP and RCEP for Malaysia, concerns floating around these FTAs in the country, and the role of trade in Malaysia’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
In this second part, James Crabtree speaks to Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi of Unravel about the potential geopolitical impact of the pandemic in Asia, the changing role of China, the implications of the pandemic on the Belt and Road Initiative and globalisation more broadly, and the Indo-China spat.
We copyedit the Think Tank newsletter for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. The newsletter is focused on geopolitical and strategic developments in the region.
We copyedit the Think Tank newsletter for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies in Singapore. The newsletter is focused on geopolitical and strategic developments in the region.
This is an opinion piece written for The Kathmandu Post, a popular English daily in Nepal. It looks at Nepal’s burgeoning trade deficit, the need to control it and possible ways to do it.
This article on BRINK Asia dwells on important developments and events that shaped 2018, such as developments in renewable energy, around the Belt & Road Initiative, the continuation of US-China trade tensions and the continued interest in fintech.
Mr. Mahamoud Islam, Senior Asia Economist, Euler Hermes, shares his perspectives around China's Belt & Road Initiative and the criticism around mounting debts for participating countries in this interview.
This selection of articles examines the BRI’s recent track record of successes and challenges and its impacts both domestically and internationally.
This report for the Economist Intelligence Unit looks at how government policies across Asia are either enabling or inhibiting the growth of illicit trade. It is written on the back of an index created for the purpose by the Economist Intelligence Unit with supplementary research through secondary sources and interviews with stakeholders.
Mr. Ludovic Subran, in this second part, delves into the challenges and opportunities confronting Asian businesses in expanding overseas, and how Asian governments are providing support.
In this first of a two-part interview, Mr. Ludovic Subran, Global Head of Macroeconomic Research at Allianz and Chief Economist, Euler Hermes, shares his views on the implications of China's Belt & Road Initiative and trade and investment opportunities created for Asian economies.
In this second part of the interview, Mr. Khanna shares his views on growing US-China trade protectionism measures, and how Asian economies could go on to lead the global economy in the years to come.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Parag Khanna, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia and Globalisation, Singapore, on the Belt & Road Initiative’s possible economic impact on other Asian economies and the associated challenges surrounding this development.
In this first of a two-part interview, Mr. John West, Executive Director, Asian Century Institute, shares his views on how Asian businesses need to quickly adapt to the growing influence of AI and automation and how they can ascend global value chains to remain competitive.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Hoe Ee Khor, Chief Economist, AMRO, on the importance of trade for the ASEAN+3 economies and the implications that growing protectionism could have on its growth trajectory.
In this second part, Mr. Scott Wightman elaborates further on how the relationship between the UK and Singapore can boost an 'innovation economy'.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Scott Wightman, British High Commissioner to Singapore, on the importance of an economic relationship between the UK and the Southeast Asian region in the face of Brexit and increasing trade tensions.
This project entailed the copyediting of a paper for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies that analyses the profitability of the Kuala Lumpur-Singapore High Speed Rail based on the relationship between population density and profit margins of railway companies in several countries.
A selection of articles exploring the myriad of risks and opportunities in the emerging market of India.
A selection of articles representing key economic and social issues which organisations in India have to contend with.
A selection of articles focused on the various risks and opportunities associated with India’s rapid economic growth and societal development, curated by our editorial team.
In the second part of the interview, Mr. Sundram talks about the progress made by ASEAN in the past 50 years, and how it can brace itself for the challenges it can expect to face going forward.
A selection of articles containing timely perspectives on the various risks and opportunities associated with China's Belt and Road Initiative.
A selection of articles focused on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations curated by our editorial team.
In this first part of an interview with Mr. Pushpanathan Sundram, Former Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Economic Community, Mr. Sundram shares his views on the issues plaguing the ASEAN grouping, and what the bloc must do to realise its full economic potential for the sake of its people and its businesses.
This opinion piece for the Nikkei Asian Review provides insight into the economic challenges faced in Nepal owing to the seven-week shutdown announced by minority groups in the south of the country and an unofficial economic blockade on the country imposed by southern neighbour India.
This interview based article offers insights shared by Dr. Pankaj Ghemawat and Prof. Anselmo Rubiralta. It allows an understanding of collaboration benefits in context to creation of the ASEAN Economic Community and what the term ‘globaloney’ means.
A market study written for EAS Strategic Advice on the halal food market in Southeast Asia, analysing the potential for businesses, the importance of regulatory harmonisation, the obstacles in harmonisation and the growth potential of the market.
This feature for Global Trade Review chronicles the impact of shifts and trends in global trade on India’s exporters and how they are coping with the challenges faced.
Public policy
Writing market snapshots detailing the state of mental health in key Asian economies. Writing on the mental healthcare-related policies and initiatives in each country and the current barriers and future opportunities they face.
Wrote the executive summary for a whitepaper by KPMG and sponsored by Johnson & Johnson on mental health in Asia Pacific. The executive summary captures the challenges and opportunities of mental health in Asia Pacific and what should be the next course of action by key stakeholders.
Editing and proofreading a working paper, highlighting the economic and environmental impacts of China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Program (Sanbei Program), one of the world’s largest nature-based sand control initiatives, over the past two decades.
This is an in-house report written in partnership with John Donaldson, associate professor of political science at Singapore Management University. The report explores how Nepal's dramatic fall in poverty is not because of its growth or remittances, but is more a result of hundreds of small, community-level interventions.
A report written on the state of cybersecurity progress and spending in Asia Pacific, based on a survey of business, technology and security executives across the region.
A briefing paper written for the Economist Impact and sponsored by the Menzies Foundation. This paper is based on an extensive literature review, a social listening exercise and an expert interview programme, all of which were used to understand the evolving nature of leadership in the public, private and non-profit sectors against a backdrop of mega trends spanning technological, climate and geopolitical forces impacting the current and future role of leaders across the globe.
This is a research and interview-based report written for the Asian Animal Health Association. The report delves into how animal health, particularly livestock plays a crucial role in economic, social and environmental areas in the Southeast Asian region.
A secondary-research based report written on TradeTrust, a blockchain-powered protocol developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority to make the world’s first fully paperless cross-border transaction a reality.
This whitepaper was written for Economist Impact on the back of a survey of 150 government organisations across Southeast Asia. The paper looks at digital transformation in government, and how covid-19 served as a catalyst for increased digitalisation, creating new incentives and opportunities.
Global healthcare has long struggled with unequal access to medicines. Inequities not only exist between rich and poor countries, but also between the wealthy and the poor within countries. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Covid-19 has exacerbated existing challenges in healthcare delivery.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance, delving into how governments with better governance systems are better prepared to manage crises like the pandemic.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance. The piece delves into how social mobility is closely linked to governments that foster fair and inclusive societies.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance on how digital technologies is important for better governance. Governments that have implemented digital technologies are better placed to serve their citizens more effectively.
We speak with Prerna Sharma Singh, co-founder and head – agriculture, food and retail at Indonomics Consulting, about India’s repealed farm bills and how it will impact India’s agrarian economy going forward.
We speak with John West, executive director of the Asian Century Institute and author of the book Asian Century… on a Knife-edge, about Australia’s diplomatic priorities for 2022, its relations with China, security and strategic alliances it is now a part of, and challenges in Australian foreign policy.
Here, we speak with Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at Asian Development Bank, about key insurance-related themes he expects to play out in 2022, some changes he hopes to see in the industry, and the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and social security systems in the region.
This is a detailed interview- and research-driven whitepaper prepared for the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. It is focused on Singapore’s healthcare industry and in particular the industry transformation map. It provides an insight into how the pharmaceutical, medical devices, insurance and health technology sectors can work with the government in realising the transformation.
Copyediting of a paper for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies that examines the Prosperous and Justice Party (PKS)’s strategy in the 2019 Indonesian general elections.
This copyediting assignment was for a report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies on the menace of marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and the broader East Asia region, and ways to solve it.
This particular proofreading project was for a book celebrating the 60th anniversary of the Ministry of National Development, Singapore. It chronicles the story of Singapore’s national development from pre-independence to the present day.
This proofreading assignment was for a book that was a collaboration between the Professional Engineers Board and the Centre for Liveable Cities at the Ministry of National Development, Singapore. It captures some of the key facets of the Singapore story, in the making of one of the world’s most liveable cities.
This editing assignment for Oliver Wyman spans a report on the Gulf economies' resilience, and what is required for them to transform into post-oil economies.
In this second part, Subas Roy, Partner, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and Chairman of the International RegTech Association, speaks to BRINK Asia about the evolution of the regtech landscape in Asia, the nature of regtech partnerships and collaborations and the priorities in this space for both businesses as well as the government and the regulators.
In this second part, Dr. Ha-joon Chang explains how the East Asian economic development blueprint provides lessons for other developing economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
This is the first of a two-part interview with world-renowned economist Mr. Ha-joon Chang, on the importance of an effective industrial policy in Asia's economic growth.
In the second part of the interview, Mr. Sundram talks about the progress made by ASEAN in the past 50 years, and how it can brace itself for the challenges it can expect to face going forward.
This is the introductory chapter in a book that commemorates the evolution of the materials science industry in Singapore. It was written for the Nanyang Technological University.
This assignment entailed the copyediting of a report that examines the key drivers of elderly healthcare and the financial impact across Asia-Pacific.
In this interview, Singapore’s master planner Dr. Liu Thai Ker talks about urban planning, and finding the right balance between economic growth, sustainability and liveability.
This opinion piece for the Nikkei Asian Review provides insight into the economic challenges faced in Nepal owing to the seven-week shutdown announced by minority groups in the south of the country and an unofficial economic blockade on the country imposed by southern neighbour India.
This article in the Nikkei Asian Review is focused on recent income tax policies introduced by the Singapore and Hong Kong governments in their recent budget announcements, and how the two economies are taking different approaches towards addressing similar challenges.
A market study written for EAS Strategic Advice on the halal food market in Southeast Asia, analysing the potential for businesses, the importance of regulatory harmonisation, the obstacles in harmonisation and the growth potential of the market.
Sustainability
This is a survey-based report in its 11th edition. Written for KPMG, it explores Asia-Pacific's regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
A research- and interview-driven branded feature written for Economist Impact and sponsored by the Malaysian Palm Oil Council. The piece delves into the importance of sustainability in the palm oil sector, particularly for top producing countries like Malaysia.
Edited and proofread Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's inaugural sustainability report, representing the Bank's pivotal step in this regard. The report gives insights into the multilateral bank's strategic approach in adopting climate-conscious investment practices and decision-making.
Editing and proofreading a working paper, highlighting the economic and environmental impacts of China’s Three-North Shelterbelt Program (Sanbei Program), one of the world’s largest nature-based sand control initiatives, over the past two decades.
Writing market snapshots detailing the state of mental health in key Asian economies. Writing on the mental healthcare-related policies and initiatives in each country and the current barriers and future opportunities they face.
A secondary-research based article written for DBS on the potential of green aluminium in Indonesia and how financial institutions can play an active role in supporting Indonesia government's efforts by providing the essential financing needed by companies to invest in more sustainable aluminium production.
Wrote the executive summary for a whitepaper by KPMG and sponsored by Johnson & Johnson on mental health in Asia Pacific. The executive summary captures the challenges and opportunities of mental health in Asia Pacific and what should be the next course of action by key stakeholders.
A whitepaper written on how resilience and sustainability converge in the healthcare & pharmaceutical sector. And how it is no more an option for the sector to green itself.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
A thought leadership piece written, delving into the growing trend towards low-carbon steel in Asia.
This is an in-house report written in partnership with John Donaldson, associate professor of political science at Singapore Management University. The report explores how Nepal's dramatic fall in poverty is not because of its growth or remittances, but is more a result of hundreds of small, community-level interventions.
A branded piece written on the urgency and importance of data-driven insurance to safeguard Australian businesses against growing climate risks.
Editing report on steps taken by Asia-Pacific companies in reporting their Scope 3 emissions and efforts in mitigating it.
A piece written for KPMG on how family businesses are looking at sustainability, through effective succession planning and strong family governance.
This is a research and interview-based report written for the Asian Animal Health Association. The report delves into how animal health, particularly livestock plays a crucial role in economic, social and environmental areas in the Southeast Asian region.
A briefing paper written for the Economist Impact and sponsored by the Menzies Foundation. This paper is based on an extensive literature review, a social listening exercise and an expert interview programme, all of which were used to understand the evolving nature of leadership in the public, private and non-profit sectors against a backdrop of mega trends spanning technological, climate and geopolitical forces impacting the current and future role of leaders across the globe.
Editing of a research brief detailing key insights from the Faith and Giving initiative by AVPN. The brief shares how faith-aligned givers are working with local communities and organisations to tackle poverty in Asia, emphasising on long-term impact and betterment of the society in the region.
A corporate toolkit written for AVPN Asia in collaboration with Citi. This toolkit has been designed to guide corporate professionals to strengthen youth development both within the organisation and the community.
An article written for KPMG delving in the emerging trends in the infrastructure space in Asia-Pacific, that will dictate the landscape of infrastructure development in the region.
An article written for KPMG, detailing how collaboration between the region's economies, could lay the blueprint towards developing a more livable, sustainable and equitable urban cities in Asia Pacific.
An article written for Oliver Wyman, discussing how companies and governments can further push the use of alternative fuels for a zero-carbon Asia.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores the emerging model of new globalisation, and on the role of innovation in delivering a more equitable and sustainable model of growth and development.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article looks at examples of how frugal innovation are bearing commendable results in emerging economies, requiring governments to respond positively.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores how tech clusters fuel innovation and economic growth.
A whitepaper written on digital upskilling and sustainability within Southeast Asia and its potential impacts on employment and the economy. Focused on four key sectors within Southeast Asia—manufacturing, agriculture, energy and utilities, financial services. This report is further supplemented using secondary research.
A skills gap report written for Economist Impact and supported by Google at the back of an Asia-based survey of 14 major Asian markets. The report contains key insights on reskilling and upskilling in 14 markets in the region, derived from extensive desk research, a primary research survey and expert interviews.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, generative AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
This article was written at the back of the regional skills gap survey conducted by Economist Impact between November 2022 and January 2023.
The findings of the survey reflect strong enthusiasm among Indian corporates for a range of sustainability initiatives. Their top choices are setting sustainability targets and conducting regular sustainability best practice trainings and knowledge-sharing sessions in the organisation.
A comprehensive report built on in-depth secondary research presenting a compelling case for investment in renewable energy technologies with a strategic emphasis on electric vehicles and related infrastructure across Asia. The research also incorporates insights from interviews with subject matter experts spanning critical Asian economies such as China, India, Indonesia and Singapore.
China's recent emergence from its prolonged COVID lockdown and shift away from strict zero-COVID rules is having a positive impact on output and consumption in the country. In particular, the reopening of the economy is a positive sign for the metals and mining sector, which feeds into several other important industries such as infrastructure, shipping, aviation, steel and automotives, that are the pillars of the region's economic growth.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and sponsored by Huawei. The piece tries to draw a link between technological innovation and socio-economic development.
This article is written on the back of a survey of 350 corporate leaders conducted across different markets, exploring how companies are rethinking sustainable recovery. This article explores how talent management is being approached amid the pandemic.
The magnetic workplace barometer is a report from Economist Impact, sponsored by Kyocera Document Solutions. It explores what qualities the workplace of the future must have to ensure employee retention and drive sustainable business growth and productivity.
This report by Economist Impact, and sponsored by Airbnb, explores the recovery of tourism in the Asia-Pacific region. It looks at ways in which travel could change with the rise of the conscious traveller.
The report is written at the back of a survey and interview with subject-matter experts on changing supply chain trends influenced by increasing risks and sustainability issues in the current global environment.
This project entailed the substantive editing of a report that delves into the issue of diversity in data and technology roles across various industries in Asia-Pacific. The report outlines the key action items from roundtable discussions organised by the Courage Council and She Loves Data.
Economist Impact, supported by GEP, conducted a survey of 400 supply chain and operations' executives across US and Europe, on their resilience and sustainability approach amid global inflation and supply chain disruptions. This whitepaper explores some of the key messages that emerged from the survey.
This whitepaper was written on the back of a benchmark developed by Economist Impact. Commissioned by Cognizant, the research aimed at providing a quantifiable and comparative assessment of the future-readiness of different key economies' business environments, and this report focused on Australia.
This report by Economist Impact, sponsored by Tableau, explores the reasons behind and the implications of the Great Resignation in Asia-Pacific. It also take a look at how companies can take a data-driven approach in improving employee retention and managing the workforce of the future.
Global healthcare has long struggled with unequal access to medicines. Inequities not only exist between rich and poor countries, but also between the wealthy and the poor within countries. In low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), Covid-19 has exacerbated existing challenges in healthcare delivery.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance, delving into how governments with better governance systems are better prepared to manage crises like the pandemic.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance. The piece delves into how social mobility is closely linked to governments that foster fair and inclusive societies.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance on how digital technologies is important for better governance. Governments that have implemented digital technologies are better placed to serve their citizens more effectively.
We speak with Professor Howard Yu, author of the report, and LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD, to learn about what distinguishes the top companies from the rest, and the performance of Asian companies.
This whitepaper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and is based on findings from a survey of 175 supply-chain managers and a series of interviews that supplements the research.
A thought leadership written on the growing importance of food security in Asia-Pacific and how vital is the role of public-private partnership in realisation of food security in the region.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on how a mentor can play a vital role in expediting learning in the maritime industry.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation, delving into the importance of strong traineeships for aspiring graduates in the maritime industry.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on a rookie's first days at the maritime industry.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on a rookie's career in the maritime industry.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on a seafarer's account of living and working at sea away from his family.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on how accelerating digital transformation in the Maritime industry is vital and imperative.
In this second part of the interview, Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at Asian Development Bank,speaks about how the insurance industry is coping and innovating to respond to the growingnumber of extreme weather events. He also speaks of strategies being used by insurancecompanies to better manage extreme weather events.
In this second part of the conversation, we speak with Elizabeth Hernandez, head of external affairs and sustainability, Asia Pacific at Corteva Agriscience, on growing awareness about food sustainability, smallholder farmers in the region, food waste and the future of agriculture.
We speak with Elizabeth Hernandez, head of external affairs and sustainability, Asia Pacific at Corteva Agriscience, about how food systems can be more resilient and productive, the impact of climate change on agriculture in the region and how technology can help address some of the challenges facing the agriculture industry.
Arup Chatterjee, the insurance expert at the ADB, speaks about the impact of growing climate-related risks on infrastructure and financial market stakeholders
A branded piece on how Guy Carpenter is bringing a wealth of change in initiating a gender diversity in the corporate sector. Initiating changes in terms of both policies and thought process.
This editing assignment was for an Oliver Wyman report that provides insights into some of the key constraints the Gulf economies are facing when it comes to the successful delivery of SDGs and how they can mitigate and/or address these challenges.
This is a detailed interview- and research-driven whitepaper prepared for the European Chamber of Commerce in Singapore. It is focused on Singapore’s healthcare industry and in particular the industry transformation map. It provides an insight into how the pharmaceutical, medical devices, insurance and health technology sectors can work with the government in realising the transformation.
This piece outlines the importance of providing international medical plans that take into consideration maternity expenses, dental checkups and care for dependents so as to attract global talent and facilitate sustainable organisational growth.
A research-based report highlighting the lack of infrastructure spending in the GCC and how that is stifling economic and social development in the region. The report looks at ways to address the funding gaps by using public private partnership frameworks to attract and retain foreign investments.
This copyediting assignment was for a report for the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies on the menace of marine plastic pollution in Southeast Asia and the broader East Asia region, and ways to solve it.
An interview with Ms. Shailey Hingorani, Head of Advocacy, Research and Communications, AWARE, on Asian women facing gender disparity due to their role as primary caregivers and how the Singapore government is addressing this imbalance.
An interview-based article on gender equality, with a focus on Asia. Mercer’s Kate Bravery and Godelieve van Dooren were interviewed to share their insights on the topic.
This report for the Economist Intelligence Unit looks at how government policies across Asia are either enabling or inhibiting the growth of illicit trade. It is written on the back of an index created for the purpose by the Economist Intelligence Unit with supplementary research through secondary sources and interviews with stakeholders.
A whitepaper written for INSEAD's Emerging Markets Institute that looks at gender parity in senior corporate roles in the technology and finance sectors in Asia. The paper captures the views of senior corporate leaders in the two sectors across Asia and provides insight into the reasons contributing to this disparity, and possible ways to address the issue.
In this interview, Mr. Christopher Leck, Deputy Group Director, Technology and Industry Development at Land Transport Authority, Singapore, shares the government's vision for the implementation and adoption of smart technology systems to address growing issues around urban mobility.
In part two of the interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam elaborates on the importance of balancing smart initiatives and cyber security measures and also on the implications of increased digitisation for Asian cities.
In part one of a two-part interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam, Deputy Secretary, Smart Nation & Digital Government at the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore shares the government's smart nation vision and key measures implemented towards mitigating cyber risks.
The second part of the interview with Ms. Herry Cho further advises governments and businesses to find the right balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
In this first part of a conversation with Ms. Herry Cho, Director and Head of Sustainable Finance Asia, ING, on the viability of green financing in Asia, she stresses upon the importance of sustainable finance for Asian businesses and the subsequent evolution of the regulatory landscape in Asia.
Copyediting of a report for the Marsh & McLennan Companies focusing on the evolving risk concerns in Asia-Pacific, drawing on insights covering societal ageing, infrastructure and cyber risks.
An article enriched with key points from the fourth Singapore Dialogue on Sustainable World Resources. It highlights issues surrounding Southeast Asia's sustainable and environmental policies, and how these can be addressed with collaboration, sustainable finance and technology.
This article explains why inequality in Asia is threatening economic growth. It goes on to discuss the resultant environmental and health impacts, accompanied by increased polarisation and the need for inclusivity.
A compendium written and edited on the state of oil & gas industry globally. It contains series of articles contributed by industry experts on the risk and opportunities in the oil & gas sector.
An opinion piece written on the state of solar energy in India, and how the country plans to increase its solar capacity in the overall energy mix.
An opinion piece written on the state of wind energy in India, exploring the myriad of issues that hold the wind sector to reach its full potential in the country.
A market study written for EAS Strategic Advice on the halal food market in Southeast Asia, analysing the potential for businesses, the importance of regulatory harmonisation, the obstacles in harmonisation and the growth potential of the market.
Technology
This is a survey-based report in its 11th edition. Written for KPMG, it explores Asia-Pacific's regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
Profiling the story of Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, founder and executive chairperson of Biocon Group; capturing her vision of inclusive innovation has helped turn India into a global biotech powerhouse.
Profiling the journey of DBS in playing an integral role in Singapore's transformation into a global financial centre. After several decades, the bank itself is transitioning into a new chapter - "an AI-enabled bank with a heart".
A branded piece written for the Economist Impact and sponsored by the AWS and SAP. The piece delves into the importance of cloud technology in the insurance sector, helping insurance companies to comply with regulatory standards, while providing seamless support to customers and mitigating emerging security threats.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, technology & AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
Writing an article detailing the journey of Malaysian SMEs in navigating the emerging digital frontier. Digital payment systems serve as powerful catalysts in this growth journey, enabling businesses to significantly enhance operational efficiency, reduce transaction costs and dramatically accelerate payment cycles.
An advertisement feature written for the Economist Impact and sponsored by the Mitsubishi Corporation, exploring how one of Japan’s major investment and trading companies is changing its business model to meet the evolving needs of global industries.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and commissioned by Hyundai showcasing how The Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Center Singapore (HMGICS) is revolutionising the automobile customer journey, with an on-premise restaurant that is supplied with produce from a co-located, fully automated farm.
An article written for KPMG, detailing how collaboration between the region's economies, could lay the blueprint towards developing a more livable, sustainable and equitable urban cities in Asia Pacific.
A secondary-research based report written on TradeTrust, a blockchain-powered protocol developed by Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority to make the world’s first fully paperless cross-border transaction a reality.
A report written on the state of cybersecurity progress and spending in Asia Pacific, based on a survey of business, technology and security executives across the region.
A case study detailing the support PwC provided their client AEON Bank in realising a comprehensive customer relationship management platform.
An article written for DBS Bank on how digitalisation is redefining how trade is conducted, making it more efficient, transparent and secure.
A thought-leadership piece written for the group head of global transaction services at DBS Bank. The article provides an overview of the Asia Pacific trade industry, from the challenges brought about by geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty, to the opportunities arising from regulatory support and technological advancements.
A branded content written on the topic of how businesses can enable a smooth ERP transition, bolstering competitiveness and finding sustainable value.
Writing a secondary research-based article on how AI is playing a crucial role in Southeast Asia’s agriculture sector. With the region’s growing population and climate challenges, AI applications are helping farmers manage plant diseases, pests, and livestock more efficiently.
A survey-based report written on the investible opportunity and M&A potential within the life sciences and healthcare space in Asia Pacific.
A branded piece written for Haymarket on Huawei's ad platform Petal Ads, that lets companies market their products and services to millions of customers across the Huawei ecosystem.
This is a survey-based report on Asia-Pacific, written for KPMG. This report explores regional insights from KPMG's global survey of over 1,300 CEOs, diving into their perspectives on economic outlook, ESG, generative AI, and talent - revealing their next crucial steps.
A survey and interview-based report written for Economist Impact and supported by Red Hat and Intel. The report draws fresh inputs from business leaders across APAC, exploring the impact of current macroeconomic climate and emerging technology trends on business strategy and operations in the region.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and sponsored by Huawei. The piece delves into how advanced digital technologies are enabling businesses across industries achieve more accurate production, reduce service downtime and boost cost savings.
A branded piece written for the Financial Times and sponsored by McKinsey & Company on the increasing adoption of GenAI among organisations to derive its myriad business values. But realising GenAI's benefits will require a more methodical proactive approach.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and sponsored by Huawei. The piece tries to draw a link between technological innovation and socio-economic development.
A report written on the state of cybersecurity progress and spending in Southeast Asia, based on a survey of C-suite executives across the region.
A report written on the back of a global survey of 500 individuals (company executives, policymakers and investors). This report is written for Economist Impact and is supported by GSMA Intelligence and Huawei. The report draws insights from survey results and interviews on the impact of information communication technology (ICT) investments on the global digital economy.
A perspective report capturing the evolving role of payments in Southeast Asia. The whitepaper delved into the adoption and use of digital payments that accelerated significantly post the pandemic and how these changes impacted the region’s businesses and their changing perspectives on the evolving role of payments in their strategy and operations.
A branded piece written for the Financial Times and sponsored by McKinsey & Company on how businesses can successfully implement digital and AI technologies to generate new revenues, improve customer experience and lower costs.
This is the first part of an article written for SmartKarma, detailing how electrification and other factors are reshaping the entire automotive industry.
This is the second part of an article written for SmartKarma, detailing how electrification and other factors are reshaping the entire automotive industry.
Indian companies are mindful of digitalisation needs and are well on their digitalisation journeys. 88% of the surveyed c-suite executives report satisfaction with innovation and digital transformation strategies their companies have adopted or are planning to adopt.
Indian corporates are moving away from what was traditionally understood as the 'workplace' as they adapt to the changing market environment. Indian companies are thinking about the purpose of the workplace and redefining it using digital communication and collaboration tools.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores the emerging model of new globalisation, and on the role of innovation in delivering a more equitable and sustainable model of growth and development.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article explores how tech clusters fuel innovation and economic growth.
Written at the back of a research programme supported by Philip Morris International, this article looks at examples of how frugal innovation are bearing commendable results in emerging economies, requiring governments to respond positively.
As digital technologies and innovations become embedded in the day-to-day of consumers and enterprises, the role of telcos has seen a significant transformation over the past decade. Innovating new technologies and implementing them will be met with poor network connectivity.
As rapid tech adoption continues, high-quality and seamless connectivity will be fundamental to ensuring that organisations in the public and private sector are able to take advantage of the digital economy.
Investments in ICT infrastructure and consequent digitalisation will drive the fourth industrial revolution. Much as steam power and the mechanisation of production drove the industrial revolution three centuries ago, ICT innovation will drive the fourth industrial revolution through gains from digitalisation.
Playground for innovation: Fintech regulatory sandboxes in Southeast Asia is a report published by StoneBench. It discusses the broadening adoption of regulatory sandboxes against the backdrop of accelerated fintech growth in Southeast Asia. It also identifies the impact of regulatory sandboxes on the fintech sector and looks ahead at what role such sandboxes can have in the regional regulatory landscape in future.
We speak with Darren Thayre, head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digital trends expected to play out in Asia in 2023, how digital banks are giving traditional banks a run for their money, the future of CBDCs in Asia and what companies should prioritise on the digital front.
We speak with Blair Chalmers, Singapore-based managing director at Marsh McLennan Advantage, on the uneven progress in digitalisation across Asia, due to its various infrastructural gaps. He also speaks about some key developments we can expect to see in the region’s digital economy this year, and drivers of change.
Digital technologies have been instrumental in helping businesses tide over the worst of covid-19. This article, written on the back of a survey of 350 executives, explores how businesses are planning their growth and looking to realise their potential.
This whitepaper was written on the back of a benchmark developed by Economist Impact. Commissioned by Cognizant, the research aimed at providing a quantifiable and comparative assessment of the future-readiness of different key economies' business environments, and this report focused on Australia.
An article written for the Financial Times and supported by the Chandler Institute of Governance on how digital technologies is important for better governance. Governments that have implemented digital technologies are better placed to serve their citizens more effectively.
This paper, written for Economist Impact, and commissioned by SAP, looks at challenges in business continuity and profitability for organisations through the lens of procurement; ascertains steps taken by procurement professionals to secure supply in this difficult operating environment; and explores the impacts of trends such as regionalisation, localisation, reshoring/nearshoring and the environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) agenda on their activities.
This whitepaper was written for Economist Impact on the back of a survey of 150 government organisations across Southeast Asia. The paper looks at digital transformation in government, and how covid-19 served as a catalyst for increased digitalisation, creating new incentives and opportunities.
A report written for Economist Impact and supported by HSBC, exploring how digital technologies are redefining what it means to age productively. The report is backed by survey of 600 Hong Kong residents aged 30-69 years old, and explores their attitudes towards the role of technology in their lives and the barriers impeding digital adoption among their age groups.
This report by Economist Impact, sponsored by Tableau, explores the reasons behind and the implications of the Great Resignation in Asia-Pacific. It also take a look at how companies can take a data-driven approach in improving employee retention and managing the workforce of the future.
We speak with Rahul Mudgal, Global Marketing Director for DOCOMO Digital, about the two big themes that will play out in 2022 in terms of content and fintech. We also discuss why cash will continue to rule the roost in the foreseeable future in South and Southeast Asia.
We speak with Darren Thayre, Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digitalisation in Asia in 2022, and key themes that will play out in the region.
We speak with Amit Ghosh, Chief Information & Services Officer for R3, about what 2022 may bring for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), blockchain interoperability, and the continued adoption of blockchain-based solutions and applications across Asia.
This whitepaper explores the surge in alternative payments—and mobile wallets in particular—in emerging markets, owing to growing digitalisation and changing customer behaviour.
This whitepaper explores how progressive telcos are diversifying their revenue streams, particularly relying on digital products and services, and what these changes mean for consumers and for the evolution of the telcos themselves.
This whitepaper explores the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on supply chains in the Asia-Pacific region and is based on findings from a survey of 175 supply-chain managers and a series of interviews that supplements the research.
A research report detailing the rise of Web 3.0, its development and what it means for the economy and the financial services industry as a whole.
An article written for Asia PR Werkz and supported by the Singapore Maritime Foundation on how accelerating digital transformation in the Maritime industry is vital and imperative.
COVID-19 has accelerated digitalisation, pushing industries to adapt or perish. The same existential threats have applied to the insurance sector too.
In this second part of the conversation, we speak with Elizabeth Hernandez, head of external affairs and sustainability, Asia Pacific at Corteva Agriscience, on growing awareness about food sustainability, smallholder farmers in the region, food waste and the future of agriculture.
In this second part, Ms Khanna talks about the importance of financial inclusion, the role of digital payments in supporting the post-COVID economic recovery, and also some of the emerging risks in this ecosystem that must be managed.
The first of a three-part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how the pandemic leveraged the growth of telehealth in the Australian healthcare sector.
Second of a three part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how COVID-19 has provided a powerful impetus to accelerate innovation and positive change in Australia's financial services sector.
Last of a three part article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit and supported by Vocus, looking at how digital uptake in Australia's mining sector, amid the pandemic should be further supported with the right investments in connectivity and cyber and network security.
A white paper that looks at the evolution of the gaming industry, and mobile gaming in particular. The paper looks at the factors that have driven the surge in mobile gaming and its prospects for the future, with a deep-dive into payments and various payment types. Research for this report was supplemented with interviews with industry professionals.
A research report detailing the rapid surge in over-the-top media consumption globally on the back of advancements in mobile technology, higher bandwidth connectivity, quality content and the availability of diverse payment options. Research for this report was supplemented with interviews with industry professionals.
A feature on oil giant Shell’s foray into connected logistics, through the setting up of a start-up that seeks to address key pain points in supply chain systems globally.
This feature article looks in detail at the growing trend of vitamin subscriptions, which are being fuelled by growing awareness, increasing affluence and changing lifestyles across the Asia-Pacific region.
The banking sector has traditionally been conservative in adopting emerging technologies, but things are changing rapidly with the entry of digital banks across Asia. The COVID-19 outbreak has accelerated tech adoption and provided a fillip to digitalisation efforts across all sectors including financial services.
This branded piece for Hitachi looks at smart and sustainable practices, energy management and better urban transportation, which could act as enablers for certain the ASEAN region’s smart infrastructure development aspirations.
This branded piece for Hitachi illustrates the importance of data and the need for public and private participation in realising urbanisation the smart way.
An article for the Economist Intelligence Unit showcasing the benefits technology is bringing to the energy sector, while resolving several long-standing issues in the areas of to electricity generation, transmission, distribution and storage.
We spoke with Marcel van Oost, an Amsterdam-based fintech strategist and investor who works with several digital banks and fintech companies globally, about the future of financial services in emerging economies. He speaks specifically about the role digital banks can play in emerging markets, and key fintech trends we can expect to see. He also talks about the importance of fintech companies making products not for themselves but for the people who will eventually use them.
In this second part, Scott Hunter speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi of Unravel about how societies are coping with changes brought about by AI, the data privacy dilemma and emerging disruptive technologies in the light of COVID-19.
In the first part of this conversation with Unravel, Scott Hunter, cloud value advisor at Google, speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about what ‘AI for good’ really is, and its implications on food security, healthcare and supply chains. He also talks about the role of AI in the development of emerging markets and in taking financial services to an underserved population.
In the second part of the conversation with Unravel’s Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi, Mr Thayre provides his views on some of the constraints on the journey to digitalisation in developing Asian economies, and how these can be managed. He also provides his perspective on the public health vis-à-vis data privacy debate, and talks about the issue of our trust in technology.
An article for the Economist Intelligence Unit that looks at some of the ways in which technology is helping change the face of infrastructure as we know it, particularly through the use of AI.
An article written for the Economist Intelligence Unit that talks about how fintech is supporting the growth of small businesses by providing companies with access to larger markets virtually, and by increasing efficiencies in a variety of operational aspects of business.
A research-based report on digitalisation in Latin America being driven by the surge in smartphone usage and higher mobile broadband penetration rates.
The telecom sector has driven the increase in mobile subscriptions in the Middle East, leading to both internet penetration and consumption growth. This research-based report analyses and uncovers regional digital disruption in the region, and what its governments are doing to support the trend.
An article written based on a blockchain event in Singapore—on how blockchain is being actively used in industries—from financial services to trade finance, health care, insurance and supply chain management.
A research-drive article written on the increasing fintech investment and activity in Asia, claiming the market from the US.
In this first part of a two-part interview, BRINK Asia spoke with Subas Roy, partner, RegTech, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and chairman of the International RegTech Association, about the key considerations, costs and benefits, and other emerging regtech trends in Asia.
A research driven article written on how the fintech sector is poised for growth in China owing to increasing investments activity seen in the sector.
A research driven article on the how ASEAN countries provide a fertile market for fintech companies looking to innovate, collaborate and scale.
In this second part, Subas Roy, Partner, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and Chairman of the International RegTech Association, speaks to BRINK Asia about the evolution of the regtech landscape in Asia, the nature of regtech partnerships and collaborations and the priorities in this space for both businesses as well as the government and the regulators.
In this interview, Mr. Huang Zhongwen, Director, Digital Planning Lab at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore, shares his insights on the importance of using data and technology in urban planning.
In part two of the interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam elaborates on the importance of balancing smart initiatives and cyber security measures and also on the implications of increased digitisation for Asian cities.
In part one of a two-part interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam, Deputy Secretary, Smart Nation & Digital Government at the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore shares the government's smart nation vision and key measures implemented towards mitigating cyber risks.
In the second part of the interview, Mr. Hoe Ee Khor discusses the proliferation of advanced automation, which although productive, could lead to displaced workforces and labour up-skilling challenges in the ASEAN+3 economies.
This report for the Economist Intelligence Unit was based on results drawn from analysing CIO profiles spanning diverse industries in the Asia-Pacific region. The report offers an understanding of dynamic changes in a CIO’s role in an organisation as a result of visible growth seen in technology adoption across various industries.
This is the introductory chapter in a book that commemorates the evolution of the materials science industry in Singapore. It was written for the Nanyang Technological University.
A case study on the mobile payments industry in India, and the various factors that propel and impact its growth in India.
Digital economy
Writing a secondary-research based landscape report on how MSMEs are using digital payments and the pain points that need to be addressed.
A whitepaper written at the back of a secondary research, examining the current state, challenges, and opportunities in the lending sector in Philippines, providing insights for industry players to advance.
A survey-based report written on the developing consumer attitudes across six Southeast-Asian countries (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines and Thailand). In its 10th edition, the study tries to understand the developing consumer behaviours in terms of digital payments and commerce in the region.
A report written on the state of cybersecurity progress and spending in Asia Pacific, based on a survey of business, technology and security executives across the region.
A report written on the back of a global survey of 500 individuals (company executives, policymakers and investors). This report is written for Economist Impact and is supported by GSMA Intelligence and Huawei. The report draws insights from survey results and interviews on the impact of information communication technology (ICT) investments on the global digital economy.
A branded piece written for Economist Impact and sponsored by Huawei. The piece delves into the growing potential of advanced wearables in promoting better health.
A branded piece written for Haymarket on Huawei's ad platform Petal Ads, that lets companies market their products and services to millions of customers across the Huawei ecosystem.
A report written on the state of cybersecurity progress and spending in Southeast Asia, based on a survey of C-suite executives across the region.
A perspective report capturing the evolving role of payments in Southeast Asia. The whitepaper delved into the adoption and use of digital payments that accelerated significantly post the pandemic and how these changes impacted the region’s businesses and their changing perspectives on the evolving role of payments in their strategy and operations.
Playground for innovation: Fintech regulatory sandboxes in Southeast Asia is a report published by StoneBench. It discusses the broadening adoption of regulatory sandboxes against the backdrop of accelerated fintech growth in Southeast Asia. It also identifies the impact of regulatory sandboxes on the fintech sector and looks ahead at what role such sandboxes can have in the regional regulatory landscape in future.
We speak with Blair Chalmers, Singapore-based managing director at Marsh McLennan Advantage, on the uneven progress in digitalisation across Asia, due to its various infrastructural gaps. He also speaks about some key developments we can expect to see in the region’s digital economy this year, and drivers of change.
This whitepaper was written for Economist Impact on the back of a survey of 150 government organisations across Southeast Asia. The paper looks at digital transformation in government, and how covid-19 served as a catalyst for increased digitalisation, creating new incentives and opportunities.
A report written for Economist Impact and supported by HSBC, exploring how digital technologies are redefining what it means to age productively. The report is backed by survey of 600 Hong Kong residents aged 30-69 years old, and explores their attitudes towards the role of technology in their lives and the barriers impeding digital adoption among their age groups.
We speak with Priit Turk, Estonia’s first resident Ambassador to Singapore, on how Estonia encourages and nurtures the growth of startups; the challenges faced by small nations; and how digital governance and cooperation can benefit both Singapore and Estonia.
We speak with Darren Thayre, Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digitalisation in Asia in 2022, and key themes that will play out in the region.
We speak with Rahul Mudgal, Global Marketing Director for DOCOMO Digital, about the two big themes that will play out in 2022 in terms of content and fintech. We also discuss why cash will continue to rule the roost in the foreseeable future in South and Southeast Asia.
We speak with Amit Ghosh, Chief Information & Services Officer for R3, about what 2022 may bring for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), blockchain interoperability, and the continued adoption of blockchain-based solutions and applications across Asia.
We speak with a financial sector expert about what Asia-Pacific needs to do to ensure greater access to finance, and the myriad challenges that need addressing.
This whitepaper explores the surge in alternative payments—and mobile wallets in particular—in emerging markets, owing to growing digitalisation and changing customer behaviour.
A research report detailing the rise of Web 3.0, its development and what it means for the economy and the financial services industry as a whole.
This whitepaper explores how progressive telcos are diversifying their revenue streams, particularly relying on digital products and services, and what these changes mean for consumers and for the evolution of the telcos themselves.
We speak with Rosy Khanna, who heads the financial institutions practice in Asia for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group that’s focused on private-sector development in less developed countries, about why this is important, what it means for financial inclusion and the role of tech in remittances.
A research report detailing the rapid surge in over-the-top media consumption globally on the back of advancements in mobile technology, higher bandwidth connectivity, quality content and the availability of diverse payment options. Research for this report was supplemented with interviews with industry professionals.
A white paper that looks at the evolution of the gaming industry, and mobile gaming in particular. The paper looks at the factors that have driven the surge in mobile gaming and its prospects for the future, with a deep-dive into payments and various payment types. Research for this report was supplemented with interviews with industry professionals.
In the second part of the conversation with Unravel’s Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi, Mr Thayre provides his views on some of the constraints on the journey to digitalisation in developing Asian economies, and how these can be managed. He also provides his perspective on the public health vis-à-vis data privacy debate, and talks about the issue of our trust in technology.
A feature on oil giant Shell’s foray into connected logistics, through the setting up of a start-up that seeks to address key pain points in supply chain systems globally.
Digital banking holds the promise to transform financial services and improve customer experience. But the successful digital banks will have to put culture and mindset even before technology in order to be successful, according to Darren Thayre, Head, Digital Transformation and Digital Ventures for Google across Asia-Pacific, Japan and China.
We spoke with Marcel van Oost, an Amsterdam-based fintech strategist and investor who works with several digital banks and fintech companies globally, about the future of financial services in emerging economies. He speaks specifically about the role digital banks can play in emerging markets, and key fintech trends we can expect to see. He also talks about the importance of fintech companies making products not for themselves but for the people who will eventually use them.
A research-based report on digitalisation in Latin America being driven by the surge in smartphone usage and higher mobile broadband penetration rates.
The telecom sector has driven the increase in mobile subscriptions in the Middle East, leading to both internet penetration and consumption growth. This research-based report analyses and uncovers regional digital disruption in the region, and what its governments are doing to support the trend.
A research driven article on the how ASEAN countries provide a fertile market for fintech companies looking to innovate, collaborate and scale.
In this first part of a two-part interview, BRINK Asia spoke with Subas Roy, partner, RegTech, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and chairman of the International RegTech Association, about the key considerations, costs and benefits, and other emerging regtech trends in Asia.
In this second part, Subas Roy, Partner, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and Chairman of the International RegTech Association, speaks to BRINK Asia about the evolution of the regtech landscape in Asia, the nature of regtech partnerships and collaborations and the priorities in this space for both businesses as well as the government and the regulators.
A case study on the mobile payments industry in India, and the various factors that propel and impact its growth in India.
Interviews
We speak with Darren Thayre, head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digital trends expected to play out in Asia in 2023, how digital banks are giving traditional banks a run for their money, the future of CBDCs in Asia and what companies should prioritise on the digital front.
We speak with Brock Meeks, one of the pioneers of online journalism and founder of CyberWire Dispatch, the first online news publication set up in 1994, about the state of journalism, the quest for truth in a world dominated by social media, and the continuing use of media outlets as vehicles for propaganda.
We speak with Ritesh Kumar Singh, chief economist of Indonomics Consulting and former assistant director of the Finance Commission of India, about the prospects of the Indian economy in the new year, key areas of concern and some bright spots.
We speak with Prerna Sharma Singh, co-founder and head – agriculture, food and retail at Indonomics Consulting, about India’s repealed farm bills and how it will impact India’s agrarian economy going forward.
We speak with Robert Wihtol, who currently teaches at the Asian Institute of Management and is a former Country Director for China and Director General for East Asia at the Asian Development Bank, about China’s perceived inward turn over the past couple of years, its relations with Western powers in 2022, and some China-related trends to watch for.
We speak with Andrew Cainey, Senior Associate Fellow at Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) and Director of the UK National Committee on China, about the outlook for relations between China and the West, its implications for the business of global tech firms and competing narratives on governance and the future of the world.
We speak with Priyanka Kishore, head of India and South East Asia, Macro and Investor Services at Oxford Economics, about the outlook for Southeast Asia’s economies in 2022, and challenges facing the region.
We speak with Darren Thayre, Head of Innovation, Global Strategic Initiatives at Google, about digitalisation in Asia in 2022, and key themes that will play out in the region.
We speak with Amit Ghosh, Chief Information & Services Officer for R3, about what 2022 may bring for central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), blockchain interoperability, and the continued adoption of blockchain-based solutions and applications across Asia.
We speak with John West, executive director of the Asian Century Institute and author of the book Asian Century… on a Knife-edge, about Australia’s diplomatic priorities for 2022, its relations with China, security and strategic alliances it is now a part of, and challenges in Australian foreign policy.
We speak with Rahul Mudgal, Global Marketing Director for DOCOMO Digital, about the two big themes that will play out in 2022 in terms of content and fintech. We also discuss why cash will continue to rule the roost in the foreseeable future in South and Southeast Asia.
Here, we speak with Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at Asian Development Bank, about key insurance-related themes he expects to play out in 2022, some changes he hopes to see in the industry, and the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry and social security systems in the region.
We speak with Michael G Plummer, Director, SAIS Europe and Eni Professor of International Economics, Johns Hopkins University, about the future of global trade, the continuing US-China trade war and the themes that will shape globalisation in 2022.
We speak with Priit Turk, Estonia’s first resident Ambassador to Singapore, on how Estonia encourages and nurtures the growth of startups; the challenges faced by small nations; and how digital governance and cooperation can benefit both Singapore and Estonia.
We speak with Professor Howard Yu, author of the report, and LEGO® Professor of Management and Innovation at IMD, to learn about what distinguishes the top companies from the rest, and the performance of Asian companies.
We speak with a financial sector expert about what Asia-Pacific needs to do to ensure greater access to finance, and the myriad challenges that need addressing.
We spoke with Michael Plummer, who is director of the Paul H Nitze School of Advanced International Studies Europe and the Eni Professor of International Economics at Johns Hopkins University and former editor-in-chief of the Journal of Asian Economics, about the future of global trade, the role of the World Trade Organization (WTO), how the tech war could impact other economies, Europe’s role in the centrality of the rules-based trading system, and Asia’s role in the future.
In this second part of our conversation, Ms Chatterton talks about the role of infrastructure in Asia’s economic recovery, the promise of digitalisation and the various conversations around the greater use of artificial intelligence for different purposes.
We speak with Isabel Chatterton, who heads the infrastructure and natural resources practice in Asia for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group that’s focused on private-sector development in less developed countries. In this first part of the interview, Ms Chatterton speaks about the changes in mindset she’s witnessing, and looks at some of the areas in the infrastructure space that are seeing the most rapid change (and most interesting developments).
In this second part, Ms Khanna talks about the importance of financial inclusion, the role of digital payments in supporting the post-COVID economic recovery, and also some of the emerging risks in this ecosystem that must be managed.
We speak with Rosy Khanna, who heads the financial institutions practice in Asia for the International Finance Corporation, a member of the World Bank Group that’s focused on private-sector development in less developed countries, about why this is important, what it means for financial inclusion and the role of tech in remittances.
In this second part of the interview on the state of the global economy and its prospects, we speak with Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Allianz and Euler Hermes, about current global supply-demand dynamics, the short supply in shipping containers, and the resilience of Asian supply chains and economies at large.
In the first of a two-part interview, we speak with Ludovic Subran, chief economist at Allianz and Euler Hermes, about the reasons for this recovery, post-pandemic supply chains and protectionism.
In this second part of the conversation, we speak with Elizabeth Hernandez, head of external affairs and sustainability, Asia Pacific at Corteva Agriscience, on growing awareness about food sustainability, smallholder farmers in the region, food waste and the future of agriculture.
We speak with Elizabeth Hernandez, head of external affairs and sustainability, Asia Pacific at Corteva Agriscience, about how food systems can be more resilient and productive, the impact of climate change on agriculture in the region and how technology can help address some of the challenges facing the agriculture industry.
In this second part of the interview, Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist, Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at Asian Development Bank,speaks about how the insurance industry is coping and innovating to respond to the growingnumber of extreme weather events. He also speaks of strategies being used by insurancecompanies to better manage extreme weather events.
Arup Chatterjee, the insurance expert at the ADB, speaks about the impact of growing climate-related risks on infrastructure and financial market stakeholders
We speak with Dr Ong Kian Ming, Former Deputy Minister of International Trade and Industry, Malaysia and current Member of Parliament for Bangi, about the importance of ratifying the CPTPP and RCEP for Malaysia, concerns floating around these FTAs in the country, and the role of trade in Malaysia’s post-pandemic economic recovery.
We spoke with Marcel van Oost, an Amsterdam-based fintech strategist and investor who works with several digital banks and fintech companies globally, about the future of financial services in emerging economies. He speaks specifically about the role digital banks can play in emerging markets, and key fintech trends we can expect to see. He also talks about the importance of fintech companies making products not for themselves but for the people who will eventually use them.
In this second part, Scott Hunter speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi of Unravel about how societies are coping with changes brought about by AI, the data privacy dilemma and emerging disruptive technologies in the light of COVID-19.
In the first part of this conversation with Unravel, Scott Hunter, cloud value advisor at Google, speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about what ‘AI for good’ really is, and its implications on food security, healthcare and supply chains. He also talks about the role of AI in the development of emerging markets and in taking financial services to an underserved population.
In this second part, James Crabtree speaks to Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi of Unravel about the potential geopolitical impact of the pandemic in Asia, the changing role of China, the implications of the pandemic on the Belt and Road Initiative and globalisation more broadly, and the Indo-China spat.
In the first part of this conversation with Unravel, James Crabtree, journalist and author of The Billionaire Raj, and an Associate Professor of Practice at the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy, speaks with Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about the socio-economic implications of the growth outlook for Asia, the changing relationship of people with their governments in the context of the economic role and powers of the state, and the long-term challenges for the region.
In the second part of the conversation with Unravel’s Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi, Mr Thayre provides his views on some of the constraints on the journey to digitalisation in developing Asian economies, and how these can be managed. He also provides his perspective on the public health vis-à-vis data privacy debate, and talks about the issue of our trust in technology.
In this first part of the conversation, Darren Thayre, who leads Google’s digital transformation initiatives across the region, speaks to Unravel’s Siddharth Poddar and Shivaji Bagchi about what the ‘new normal’ will look like from a tech perspective. He offers his views on remote working, the push for digitalisation and whether businesses are on board to make these changes outlast the pandemic.
Open-core software development company GitLab has 1,300 employees working remotely in more than 65 countries around the world. We spoke with Darren Murph, the company’s head of remote, about how companies can master remote work, ways to build company culture in an all-remote context, the importance of breaking out of legacy mindsets to embrace change, and preparing for the new future of work.
Digital banking holds the promise to transform financial services and improve customer experience. But the successful digital banks will have to put culture and mindset even before technology in order to be successful, according to Darren Thayre, Head, Digital Transformation and Digital Ventures for Google across Asia-Pacific, Japan and China.
The insurance expert from the ADB speaks about the role of government, tech and COVID-19 in the context of the changing insurance landscape.
In this first part of the interview, Arup Chatterjee, Principal Financial Sector Specialist,Sustainable Development and Climate Change Department at the Asian Development Bankspeaks with Shivaji Bagchi and Siddharth Poddar of Unravel about the evolution of insurancein Asia over the years, the reason for its low uptake in Asia and the impact of COVID-19 on the insurance industry.
An interview-based article on gender equality, with a focus on Asia. Mercer’s Kate Bravery and Godelieve van Dooren were interviewed to share their insights on the topic.
An interview with Ms. Shailey Hingorani, Head of Advocacy, Research and Communications, AWARE, on Asian women facing gender disparity due to their role as primary caregivers and how the Singapore government is addressing this imbalance.
In this second part, Subas Roy, Partner, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and Chairman of the International RegTech Association, speaks to BRINK Asia about the evolution of the regtech landscape in Asia, the nature of regtech partnerships and collaborations and the priorities in this space for both businesses as well as the government and the regulators.
In this first part of a two-part interview, BRINK Asia spoke with Subas Roy, partner, RegTech, Digital Risk and Compliance at Oliver Wyman and chairman of the International RegTech Association, about the key considerations, costs and benefits, and other emerging regtech trends in Asia.
Mr. Mahamoud Islam, Senior Asia Economist, Euler Hermes, shares his perspectives around China's Belt & Road Initiative and the criticism around mounting debts for participating countries in this interview.
In this interview, Mr. Christopher Leck, Deputy Group Director, Technology and Industry Development at Land Transport Authority, Singapore, shares the government's vision for the implementation and adoption of smart technology systems to address growing issues around urban mobility.
In this interview, Mr. Huang Zhongwen, Director, Digital Planning Lab at the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Singapore, shares his insights on the importance of using data and technology in urban planning.
Mr. Ludovic Subran, in this second part, delves into the challenges and opportunities confronting Asian businesses in expanding overseas, and how Asian governments are providing support.
In this first of a two-part interview, Mr. Ludovic Subran, Global Head of Macroeconomic Research at Allianz and Chief Economist, Euler Hermes, shares his views on the implications of China's Belt & Road Initiative and trade and investment opportunities created for Asian economies.
In this second part of the interview, Mr. Khanna shares his views on growing US-China trade protectionism measures, and how Asian economies could go on to lead the global economy in the years to come.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Parag Khanna, Senior Research Fellow at the Centre on Asia and Globalisation, Singapore, on the Belt & Road Initiative’s possible economic impact on other Asian economies and the associated challenges surrounding this development.
In part two of the interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam elaborates on the importance of balancing smart initiatives and cyber security measures and also on the implications of increased digitisation for Asian cities.
In part one of a two-part interview, Mr. Tan Kok Yam, Deputy Secretary, Smart Nation & Digital Government at the Prime Minister’s Office, Singapore shares the government's smart nation vision and key measures implemented towards mitigating cyber risks.
The second part of the interview with Ms. Herry Cho further advises governments and businesses to find the right balance between economic growth and environmental sustainability.
In this first part of a conversation with Ms. Herry Cho, Director and Head of Sustainable Finance Asia, ING, on the viability of green financing in Asia, she stresses upon the importance of sustainable finance for Asian businesses and the subsequent evolution of the regulatory landscape in Asia.
In the second part of this conversation, Mr. West stresses the need for a stringent cyber security system and corporate governance for Asian businesses to effectively expand globally.
In this first of a two-part interview, Mr. John West, Executive Director, Asian Century Institute, shares his views on how Asian businesses need to quickly adapt to the growing influence of AI and automation and how they can ascend global value chains to remain competitive.
In the second part of the interview, Mr. Hoe Ee Khor discusses the proliferation of advanced automation, which although productive, could lead to displaced workforces and labour up-skilling challenges in the ASEAN+3 economies.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Hoe Ee Khor, Chief Economist, AMRO, on the importance of trade for the ASEAN+3 economies and the implications that growing protectionism could have on its growth trajectory.
In this second part, Mr. Scott Wightman elaborates further on how the relationship between the UK and Singapore can boost an 'innovation economy'.
This is the first of a two-part interview with Mr. Scott Wightman, British High Commissioner to Singapore, on the importance of an economic relationship between the UK and the Southeast Asian region in the face of Brexit and increasing trade tensions.
In this second part, Dr. Ha-joon Chang explains how the East Asian economic development blueprint provides lessons for other developing economies in Asia, Africa and Latin America.
This is the first of a two-part interview with world-renowned economist Mr. Ha-joon Chang, on the importance of an effective industrial policy in Asia's economic growth.
In the second part of the interview, Mr. Sundram talks about the progress made by ASEAN in the past 50 years, and how it can brace itself for the challenges it can expect to face going forward.
In this first part of an interview with Mr. Pushpanathan Sundram, Former Deputy Secretary-General of ASEAN for the ASEAN Economic Community, Mr. Sundram shares his views on the issues plaguing the ASEAN grouping, and what the bloc must do to realise its full economic potential for the sake of its people and its businesses.
In this interview, Singapore’s master planner Dr. Liu Thai Ker talks about urban planning, and finding the right balance between economic growth, sustainability and liveability.
This interview based article offers insights shared by Dr. Pankaj Ghemawat and Prof. Anselmo Rubiralta. It allows an understanding of collaboration benefits in context to creation of the ASEAN Economic Community and what the term ‘globaloney’ means.
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An interview with Harsh Shah, Chief Executive Officer, Azure Power, delving into the changing dynamics around energy security in India and how digitalisation plays a key role.
An interview with Nitin Mittal, President – Technology & Data, Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited, exploring the rapid change being witnessed in the content and media consumption landscape in India, amid the pandemic.
An interview with Rahul Tandon, Head – Digital Transformation (Project Anubhav), Bharat Petroleum on the growing demand for energy in India and how that has called for a transition towards sustainability in the energy sector.
An interview with Ananth Narayanan, founder and CEO, Mensa Brands on India's booming retail sector and the role of technology in powering its next growth phase.
In this interview for The Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Accenture, we spoke with Sumant Bhargavan, an executive director at ITC who oversees its FMCG business, to understand how the company has responded to the downturn and the role technology has played in its response.
In this interview for The Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Accenture, we spoke with Karsten Mueller, executive vice president, manufacturing and quality at Bosch India, about technology-related developments in Indian manufacturing, its future and the changes that must come for India to become a global manufacturing hub.
In this interview for The Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Accenture, we spoke with Tejas Mehta, chief technology officer at RBL Bank, one of India’s fastest growing private sector banks, about innovation in banking, how the industry has been forced to respond to changes over the past 18 months, and some challenges it faces.
In this interview for The Economist Intelligence Unit, commissioned by Accenture, we spoke with Rajesh Jejurikar, executive director, auto & farm sectors, Mahindra & Mahindra, one of India’s largest automotive companies and the world’s largest tractor manufacturer, about post-COVID learnings, and the prospects of India’s auto sector.
This branded content article for Microsoft looks at how technology has provided a lifeline to businesses and institutions, but organisations must not overlook the role of people in building an agile, responsive culture that empowers everyone to drive innovation and transformation.
This branded piece for Huawei is about the impact technology can deliver towards ensuring quality education and how Huawei is providing solutions that can have far-reaching effects on the education sector.
This piece for Huawei offers brief insight into the benefits of Huawei’s Wi-Fi 6 innovation. It is about how this new technology holds the potential to resolve several long standing network connectivity and bandwidth capacity woes.
Huawei’s Wi-Fi 6 capabilities are state-of-the-art. This article explains how emerging economies such as India stand to derive rich benefit from deploying Wi-Fi 6 infrastructure.