Asia

Asia’s growing economic power, growing consumer base, and digital innovations are redefining the region’s relationship with the rest of the world. While rising economic prosperity creates market opportunities for Asian businesses, new...

Pocketbooks, not politics, will help Asia influence economies around the world. The region’s sway will come from the oncoming wave of consumers it’s unleashing upon global markets. But increased consumption is only the initial impact...

Food stands at the nexus of water, land, energy, and labor. With the dynamic socioeconomic changes that Asia is undergoing, it is not surprising that both diet and nutrition are being affected in ways not previously experienced. That food...

Advancements in automation, computing power, and data analysis have transformed nearly every industry in the last 10 years. From consumer retail, food delivery, transportation, and social networking to the news and media industries, we have...

As the Asian manufacturing sector continues to experience a sustained contraction, it has become clear that their economies are heading towards the same postindustrial destination the West arrived at years ago. Services-sector growth across...

As Asia’s digital economy continues to soar and its consumers continue to lead in digital and mobile-first behaviors, technology disruptors—including FinTechs—are driving industries through a significant transition. Take Gojek, for example...

For the past five years, PGIM has brought together our leading investors to debate the megatrends reshaping global markets. One consistent strand links this body of research: Asia remains the bellwether for the most promising opportunities...

Asia continues to lead the world in economic growth. According to the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development, gross domestic product in “emerging Asia” (Southeast Asia, China, and India) is expected to grow by an annual...

The world is changing. Digital disruption is sweeping the world at breakneck speed. The global balance of power oscillates in line with technological advancements and whoever is currently setting the pace. Against a backdrop of increasing...

The world has reached a critical juncture in the relationship between industry and society. More than ever, people around the globe are looking to businesses to drive positive social change. We are no longer in a period where, as Milton...