Global forces are pushing the world into a new period in which rules will have to change fundamentally. In these uncertain yet exciting times, Asia is poised to lead the way. In this episode of the Future of Asia Podcast, Chris Bradley, a director of the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), and Jeongmin Seong, a partner at MGI, discuss a recent report that looks at the new era being brought in by global disruptive events—a transition that will require major changes. They particularly focus on Asia, detailing how the region sits at the center of these changes. Asia will be significantly affected by ..read more

New business building is becoming a top priority for CEOs, often in response to changing consumer demands. How can companies navigate the complexities to achieve scale? In this episode of the Future of Asia Podcast, two of McKinsey’s senior partners discuss new business building and the patterns that they see emerging in the field. Markus Berger-de León, who helps clients grow and improve new and existing businesses, and Nimal Manuel, who serves telecommunications and public sector clients on strategy, marketing and sales, and digital transformations, talk about the opportunities arising for n ..read more

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

Infosys’ Nandan Nilekani shares on the transformative power of socially conscious leadership. The Infosys co-founder discusses how he thinks India’s start-ups can revolutionise people’s lives and work, as well as his own reflections from the time he spent helping to lead India’s digital public infrastructure journey.    Read the full interview with Nandan Nilekani here: https://www.mckinsey.com/featured-insights/future-of-asia/why-infosys-nandan-nilekani-is-urging-leaders-to-use-tech-for-good   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information. See www.mckinsey.com/pri ..read more

How does our youngest generation perceive and cope with mental health challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? In this episode, we talk about the surprising revelations from a global survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) that covered over 42,000 respondents across 26 countries. Join Kana Enomoto, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. and Director of Brain Health at MHI; and Alistair Carmichael, Expert Associate Partner at the McKinsey & Company Sydney Office and MHI Leader in Australia and Asia; with host, Debbi Cheong, as they explore ..read more

By embracing a microregional perspective, we gain a more refined understanding of global development, enabling businesses and governments to make targeted decisions that drive progress. In this episode, we discuss the McKinsey Global Institute Report, Pixels of Progress, which offers insights from a unique dataset that breaks the world down into over 40,000 microregions. Join the conversation with two of the report's authors, Jonathan Woetzel and Chris Bradley, who are both Senior Partners at McKinsey & Company and Directors at the McKinsey Global Institute.   See https://www.mckinsey ..read more

Loh Chin Hua, CEO and executive director of Keppel Corporation shares about Keppel’s transformation into an integrated business focused on sustainable solutions and how he leads with purpose and resilience. Read the full interview with Loh Chin Hua here: https://mck.co/la-keppel See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information ..read more

In this episode, we bring together two senior McKinsey experts – McKinsey Global Institute (MGI) Director and Senior Partner Kweilin Ellingrud and MGI Partner Jeongmin Seong — to discuss the shifting landscape of doing business in China and how MNCs can adapt to succeed in this dynamic market.   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information.   See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information ..read more

Women leaders are switching jobs at the highest rates we’ve ever seen, and ambitious young women are prepared to do the same. To make meaningful and sustainable progress toward gender equality, companies need to go beyond table stakes. Join senior partner and McKinsey Global Institute Director (MGI), Kweilin Ellingrud, and MGI partner, Anu Madgavkar, as they explore the cultural, economic, and social factors that have impacted female leadership and workforce participation in the region. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information ..read more

Robin Harding, Asia Editor of the Financial Times, is back in this annual podcast on what’s shaping business news. We look at the impact of US-China relations, a new trajectory for Asian growth, how electric vehicles may reshape industry… and more. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information ..read more