Asia

It may sound strange, but many of us fortunate enough to live and work in Asia at this point in time have learned to take innovation for granted. In a region as big, diverse, and dynamic as this one, new technologies, business models, and...

When the average company life span on the S&P 500 has dropped from 61 years to 18, spotting change is more critical than ever for a company’s long-term stability and growth. Disruption has made old business models redundant and bankrupted a...

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...