Future of Asia

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

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

In this episode, McKinsey senior partners, Lareina Yee and Vinayak HV, explore the pivotal tech trends shaping 2023 and their profound impact on Asia's companies and economies. Discover how Asia's demographic advantage, rapid innovation, and tech adoption drive its leadership in the global tech landscape, and learn how technology serves as a transformative tool and enabler for success.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

How does our youngest generation perceive and cope with mental health challenges in a rapidly evolving digital landscape? In this episode, we talk about the surprising revelations from a global survey conducted by the McKinsey Health Institute (MHI) that covered over 42,000 respondents across 26 countries. Join Kana Enomoto, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company in Washington, D.C. and Director of Brain Health at MHI; and Alistair Carmichael, Expert Associate Partner at the McKinsey & Company Sydney Office and MHI Leader in Australia and Asia; with host, Debbi Cheong, as they explore the results of the extensive survey and gain a deeper understanding of the unique health perspectives of Gen Z.   If you or someone you know has a mental illness, is struggling emotionally, or has concerns about their mental health, consider seeking help for you, a friend, or a family member.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

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

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

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

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

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

More than 500 institutions within the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ) have committed to reducing their and their clients' emissions to net zero by 2050—however, the time has now come for these commitments to be translated into action. In this episode, Mark Carney, co-chair of GFANZ, talks to McKinsey senior partner and host, Cindy Levy, as they discuss the challenges facing financial institutions on this journey and how GFANZ's masterplan can help speed up the net-zero transition. This episode was recorded as part of the Transition Finance Towards Net Zero: Scaling Blended Finance Conference organized by the Monetary Authority of Singapore.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In a new episode of the McKinsey Future of Asia Podcast, Gillian Tan, Chief Sustainability Officer of the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS), speaks with host Bharath Sattanathan, partner based in McKinsey's Singapore office, as they discuss how Asia can take tangible steps to transition to a net-zero economy—and the role of finance in enabling it. Drawing on key takeaways from MAS's Transition finance towards net-zero: Scaling blended finance conference, Gillian and Bharath highlight the need for a fundamental rethink of public finance, and the evolving role of finance regulators in the net-zero transition.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Few chief executives have faced the challenge of leading a company through an inflationary spike like today's. Despite the challenges, we remain optimistic about Asian growth opportunities. In this episode, we discuss how business leaders could look across their organizations for opportunities to mitigate the effects, helping to build resilience along the value chain. Join the conversation with Joseph Tesvic; Senior partner at McKinsey & Company, along with Mahima Chugh and Denise Lee, partners at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Australia is no stranger to crises. Heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, and floods besiege this vast, unique country, posing a significant challenge to all sectors of the Australian public and government. In this episode, McKinsey partner Roland Dillon spoke with Major General Andrew Hocking about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:41) >

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 33:41) > Australia is no stranger to crises. Heatwaves, bushfires, droughts, and floods besiege this vast, unique country, posing a significant challenge to all sectors of the Australian public and government. In this episode, McKinsey partner Roland Dillon spoke with Major General Andrew Hocking about the importance of trust in building resilience, why a focus on communities is important, and lessons learned from dealing with both the bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Employee mental health and resilience is a critical topic for business leaders globally—McKinsey research has shown that as many as one in four employees are reporting signs of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the factors that can influence workplace mental health, and how organizations can effectively build a mentally resilient workforce.
 
 Join the conversation with Samuel Harvey, Professor of Psychiatry from University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Phil Davis, Managing Director of Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, and Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.
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Employee mental health and resilience is a critical topic for business leaders globally—McKinsey research has shown that as many as one in four employees are reporting signs of burnout. In this episode, we discuss the factors that can influence workplace mental health, and how organizations can effectively build a mentally resilient workforce.
 
 Join the conversation with Samuel Harvey, Professor of Psychiatry from University of New South Wales and Executive Director of the Black Dog Institute, Phil Davis, Managing Director of Amazon Web Services in Asia Pacific and Japan, and Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner at McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

In this episode, we discuss the big trends defining the future of work in Asia, why certain companies are reluctant to embrace remote working arrangements, and how organizations can respond to these latest developments. Join the conversation with Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, Paul Marriott, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan, and Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.
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Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 35:35) > In this episode, we discuss the big trends defining the future of work in Asia, why certain companies are reluctant to embrace remote working arrangements, and how organizations can respond to these latest developments. Join the conversation with Ahmed Mazhari, President of Microsoft Asia, Paul Marriott, President of SAP Asia Pacific Japan, and Diaan-Yi Lin, Senior Partner at McKinsey & Company.
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Our ‘Leading Asia' series features brief summaries of conversations we've had with Asian CEOs to discuss what they've learned in their journeys as leaders. Join the conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson and CEO of Salesforce, India, a US software company with a $210 billion market capitalization as of May 2022. Previously, Arundhati was the chairperson of the State Bank of India and retired in October 2017, wrapping a 40-year tenure at India's largest bank. In this episode, we hear more about Arundhati's leadership mindset, lessons learned from her big transition, and what it takes to succeed in this new era of uncertainty, change, and rapid technological progress. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 9:09) >

Our ‘Leading Asia' series features brief summaries of conversations we've had with Asian CEOs to discuss what they've learned in their journeys as leaders. Join the conversation with Arundhati Bhattacharya, chairperson and CEO of Salesforce, India, a US software company with a $210 billion market capitalization as of May 2022. Previously, Arundhati was the chairperson of the State Bank of India and retired in October 2017, wrapping a 40-year tenure at India's largest bank. In this episode, we hear more about Arundhati's leadership mindset, lessons learned from her big transition, and what it takes to succeed in this new era of uncertainty, change, and rapid technological progress.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

According to McKinsey research, individual earnings are directly linked to a person's work experience. So, how can experience influence your career earnings? In this new sub-series, Future of Asia Explains, we discuss how the ‘experience effect' influences the human capital and how companies could attract and retain their best talent. Join the conversation with Kanmani Chockalingam, the co-author of McKinsey Global Institute's report ‘Human Capital: The Value of Experience.' Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 6:27) >

According to McKinsey research, individual earnings are directly linked to a person's work experience. So, how can experience influence your career earnings? In this new sub-series, Future of Asia Explains, we discuss how the ‘experience effect' influences the human capital and how companies could attract and retain their best talent. Join the conversation with Kanmani Chockalingam, the co-author of McKinsey Global Institute's report ‘Human Capital: The Value of Experience.'See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The pandemic, amongst other changes to the modus operandi of CEOs, has necessitated a redefinition of the role of the modern CEO. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today's environment and how their role has changed. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and coauthors of CEO Excellence: The six mindsets that distinguish the best from the rest, Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner in the San Francisco office; Vik Malhotra, Managing Partner of the Americas; and host Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The pandemic, amongst other changes to the modus operandi of CEOs, has necessitated a redefinition of the role of the modern CEO. In this episode, we discuss what it takes to be an excellent CEO in today's environment and how their role has changed. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts and coauthors of CEO Excellence: The six mindsets that distinguish the best from the rest, Carolyn Dewar, Senior Partner in the San Francisco office; Vik Malhotra, Managing Partner of the Americas; and host Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 22:53) >

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in Asian banking players assumed the sector would take a devastating knock. But two years on, it's apparent that banks have mostly come through in good shape, with relatively minor losses. Still, the financial ecosystem has changed irrevocably in this time. With rising interest rates, and the rapid uptake of digital tech, traditional banks and specialists alike face new challenges and opportunities—even as their operations diverge. Join the conversation with Chris Wright, the Asia editor of Euromoney; Joyce Moullakis, Senior Banking Reporter at The Australian newspaper; and Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:27) >

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit, many in Asian banking players assumed the sector would take a devastating knock. But two years on, it's apparent that banks have mostly come through in good shape, with relatively minor losses. Still, the financial ecosystem has changed irrevocably in this time. With rising interest rates, and the rapid uptake of digital tech, traditional banks and specialists alike face new challenges and opportunities—even as their operations diverge. Join the conversation with Chris Wright, the Asia editor of Euromoney; Joyce Moullakis, Senior Banking Reporter at The Australian newspaper; and Joydeep Sengupta, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

What are the business stories Asian executives should pay attention to in the year ahead? In this episode, leading editors from the Financial Times and Reuters discuss the issues in Asia likely to dominate headlines. Join the conversation with Robin Harding, Asia Editor at the Financial Times; Kevin Krolicki, Asia Regional Editor at Reuters; and host, Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:31) >

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 38:31) > What are the business stories Asian executives should pay attention to in the year ahead? In this episode, leading editors from the Financial Times and Reuters discuss the issues in Asia likely to dominate headlines. Join the conversation with Robin Harding, Asia Editor at the Financial Times; Kevin Krolicki, Asia Regional Editor at Reuters; and host, Jonathan Woetzel, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

As the drive to curb global warming gathers pace, carbon markets have become increasingly fundamental to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. In this episode, we discuss the rapid emergence of carbon markets as a viable asset class, the risks and opportunities investors should be mindful of, and the role corporates and investors can play in the net-zero transition. Join the conversation with Adeline Aw, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, EDB; Thong Chie Shang, Managing Director, Enterprise Strategy, GIC; and Badrinath Ramanathan, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

As the drive to curb global warming gathers pace, carbon markets have become increasingly fundamental to achieving net-zero greenhouse-gas emissions. In this episode, we discuss the rapid emergence of carbon markets as a viable asset class, the risks and opportunities investors should be mindful of, and the role corporates and investors can play in the net-zero transition. Join the conversation with Adeline Aw, Vice President, Environmental Sustainability, EDB; Thong Chie Shang, Managing Director, Enterprise Strategy, GIC; and Badrinath Ramanathan, Senior Partner, McKinsey & Company. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:34) >

Asia faces several key challenges in undertaking the net- zero transition while standing out as being more exposed to physical climate risk than other parts of the world. In this episode, we discuss that coming out of COP26, what are the main priorities and challenges in the Asia Pacific with regards to climate change, what are the different technological advances, capital investment, and behaviour change to solve the net-zero equation and how leaders can and policymakers in the region contribute to the commitments made at COP26. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts, Daniel Pacthold, Senior Partner, New York; Jonathan Woetzel, Director McKinsey Global Institute; and Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner and leader of McKinsey's Sustainability practice in Asia. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:14) >

Asia faces several key challenges in undertaking the net- zero transition while standing out as being more exposed to physical climate risk than other parts of the world. In this episode, we discuss that coming out of COP26, what are the main priorities and challenges in the Asia Pacific with regards to climate change, what are the different technological advances, capital investment, and behaviour change to solve the net-zero equation and how leaders can and policymakers in the region contribute to the commitments made at COP26. Join the conversation with McKinsey experts, Daniel Pacthold, Senior Partner, New York; Jonathan Woetzel, Director McKinsey Global Institute; and Rajat Gupta, Senior Partner and leader of McKinsey's Sustainability practice in Asia.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Asia is the world's consumption growth engine – miss Asia, and you'll miss a $10 trillion opportunity over the next decade. Powerful demographic forces are reshaping consumer behavior and causing large shifts in consumption patterns. In this episode, we discuss the consumer trends and segments driving Asia's growth over the next decade, and how companies and businesses can capture these new segments of Asian consumers. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Wonsik Choi, Senior Partner, Korea; Naomi Yamakawa, Partner, Tokyo; and Tiago Devesa, Consultant, Sydney. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:52) >

Asia is the world's consumption growth engine – miss Asia, and you'll miss a $10 trillion opportunity over the next decade. Powerful demographic forces are reshaping consumer behavior and causing large shifts in consumption patterns. In this episode, we discuss the consumer trends and segments driving Asia's growth over the next decade, and how companies and businesses can capture these new segments of Asian consumers. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Wonsik Choi, Senior Partner, Korea; Naomi Yamakawa, Partner, Tokyo; and Tiago Devesa, Consultant, Sydney.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Asia is primed for rapid healthcare change, driven by shifting demographics, rising consumer expectations, technological innovations, and limited legacy health infrastructure. Today, digital health impacts more than a billion lives, and estimates show that digital health in Asia could collectively create up to $100 billion in value by 2025. In this episode, we discuss the fundamental forces driving healthcare transformation in Asia, what kind of consumer-centric digital ecosystems are emerging across the world, and what business leaders must consider when building and scaling these ecosystems. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Axel Baur, Senior Partner, Hong Kong; Senthu Arumugam, Partner, Kuala Lumpur; Hann Yew, Associate Partner, Singapore; and Mengwei Xin, Associate Partner, Shanghai. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:16) >

Asia is primed for rapid healthcare change, driven by shifting demographics, rising consumer expectations, technological innovations, and limited legacy health infrastructure. Today, digital health impacts more than a billion lives, and estimates show that digital health in Asia could collectively create up to $100 billion in value by 2025. In this episode, we discuss the fundamental forces driving healthcare transformation in Asia, what kind of consumer-centric digital ecosystems are emerging across the world, and what business leaders must consider when building and scaling these ecosystems. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders - Axel Baur, Senior Partner, Hong Kong; Senthu Arumugam, Partner, Kuala Lumpur; Hann Yew, Associate Partner, Singapore; and Mengwei Xin, Associate Partner, Shanghai.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Cloud has become a great enabler in advancing organizations' business priorities across Asia. The growing importance of cloud technology is now being realized all over the region but challenges remain. What are the best practices when thinking about leveraging cloud technology? How do leaders attract and retain talent that can take their organizations to the next level? In this episode, we shine a light on the challenges and offer ways for leaders to think about integrating cloud tech that is fit-for-purpose. Join the conversation with Paul Macpherson, Chief Information Officer of Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Bank; Garrett Ilg, President of Oracle for Japan and Asia Pacific; Anand Swaminathan, McKinsey Senior Partner, Singapore; and Brant Carson, Partner, Sydney. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:27) >

Cloud has become a great enabler in advancing organizations' business priorities across Asia. The growing importance of cloud technology is now being realized all over the region but challenges remain. What are the best practices when thinking about leveraging cloud technology? How do leaders attract and retain talent that can take their organizations to the next level? In this episode, we shine a light on the challenges and offer ways for leaders to think about integrating cloud tech that is fit-for-purpose. Join the conversation with Paul Macpherson, Chief Information Officer of Consumer, Private and Business Banking at Standard Chartered Bank; Garrett Ilg, President of Oracle for Japan and Asia Pacific; Anand Swaminathan, McKinsey Senior Partner, Singapore; and Brant Carson, Partner, Sydney.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting workplace mental health challenges, creating a new imperative for leaders to take a holistic and methodical approach to workplace mental health. In this episode, we discuss the impact of poor mental health on work performance, how companies can sustainably improve mental health at the workplace, and how to initiate broader organizational change across the operating model. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner, Sydney; Fiona Lander, Engagement Manager, Perth; and Kana Enomoto, Senior Knowledge Expert, Washington DC. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 27:56) >

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated preexisting workplace mental health challenges, creating a new imperative for leaders to take a holistic and methodical approach to workplace mental health. In this episode, we discuss the impact of poor mental health on work performance, how companies can sustainably improve mental health at the workplace, and how to initiate broader organizational change across the operating model. Join the conversation with McKinsey leaders Alistair Carmichael, Associate Partner, Sydney; Fiona Lander, Engagement Manager, Perth; and Kana Enomoto, Senior Knowledge Expert, Washington DC.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Asia has experienced a significant technological transformation over the past decade, and there is more to come if the region addresses remaining gaps in core capabilities. In our mini-series "The Audible Brief", we feature audio summaries of our flagship McKinsey Global Institute discussion papers. In this episode, we focus on four major opportunities where Asia has significant scope for technological leapfrogging, and what businesses can do to capture them. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:42) >

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 30:42) > Asia has experienced a significant technological transformation over the past decade, and there is more to come if the region addresses remaining gaps in core capabilities. In our mini-series "The Audible Brief", we feature audio summaries of our flagship McKinsey Global Institute discussion papers. In this episode, we focus on four major opportunities where Asia has significant scope for technological leapfrogging, and what businesses can do to capture them.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Banking fortunes are linked to the fortunes of economies. When Asia entered the COVID-19 crisis, banks were well-prepared and far more resilient this time than they were during the crisis of 2008. The outlook still remains worrisome as trillions of dollars of GDP are still under threat, and the near-term recovery of the economy is patchy and uncertain in many Asian markets. In this episode, we discuss how the banking sector is dealing with this crisis, how they should think about recovery and growth, and what are some of the big discontinuities and shifts that can be seen in the financial sector today. Join the conversation with senior journalists Ira Dugal, executive editor at BloombergQuint; Jamie Lee, deputy news editor at The Business Times Singapore; and Chris Wright, Asia editor of Euromoney to explore how Asia's banking sector is faring through the pandemic. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 44:02) >

Banking fortunes are linked to the fortunes of economies. When Asia entered the COVID-19 crisis, banks were well-prepared and far more resilient this time than they were during the crisis of 2008. The outlook still remains worrisome as trillions of dollars of GDP are still under threat, and the near-term recovery of the economy is patchy and uncertain in many Asian markets. In this episode, we discuss how the banking sector is dealing with this crisis, how they should think about recovery and growth, and what are some of the big discontinuities and shifts that can be seen in the financial sector today. Join the conversation with senior journalists Ira Dugal, executive editor at BloombergQuint; Jamie Lee, deputy news editor at The Business Times Singapore; and Chris Wright, Asia editor of Euromoney to explore how Asia's banking sector is faring through the pandemic.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Asia has developed and deepened its technological capabilities and infrastructure rapidly over the past decade, accounting for the largest share of global growth in many technology metrics. In this episode, we discuss how organizational culture that help leaders drive innovation, how Asia can capitalize on its wealth of tech talent, and how technology adoption is changing in key markets like India and Japan. Join the conversation with senior business leaders Puneet Chandok, President of Amazon Web Services, India and South Asia; Shinichi Yokohama, CISO, NTT Corporation; and Vidhya Ganesan, McKinsey Partner, Sri Lanka, to explore Asia’s technological evolution. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 42:27) >

Asia has developed and deepened its technological capabilities and infrastructure rapidly over the past decade, accounting for the largest share of global growth in many technology metrics. In this episode, we discuss how organizational culture that help leaders drive innovation, how Asia can capitalize on its wealth of tech talent, and how technology adoption is changing in key markets like India and Japan. Join the conversation with senior business leaders Puneet Chandok, President of Amazon Web Services, India and South Asia; Shinichi Yokohama, CISO, NTT Corporation; and Vidhya Ganesan, McKinsey Partner, Sri Lanka, to explore Asia's technological evolution.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Asia’s healthcare ecosystems are digitizing. Amid enormous challenges in the face of COVID-19, healthcare companies have taken steps to mitigate the crisis and create positive change. In this episode, we discuss how Asia’s healthcare sector can capture opportunities in a post-pandemic world, especially on the back of recent technological shifts that have shaped its current ecosystem. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:51) >

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 34:51) > Asia's healthcare ecosystems are digitizing. Amid enormous challenges in the face of COVID-19, healthcare companies have taken steps to mitigate the crisis and create positive change. In this episode, we discuss how Asia's healthcare sector can capture opportunities in a post-pandemic world, especially on the back of recent technological shifts that have shaped its current ecosystem.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a huge part in accelerating key trends during the pandemic – it has fundamentally changed the way we work. However, what happens when human biases affect the way we use technology? In this podcast, we dive deep into how gender bias is reflected in AI, why we must consciously debias our machine-human interfaces, and how AI can be a positive force for gender parity. Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 43:39) >

Read more > Listen to the podcast (duration: 43:39) > Artificial intelligence (AI) has played a huge part in accelerating key trends during the pandemic – it has fundamentally changed the way we work. However, what happens when human biases affect the way we use technology? In this podcast, we dive deep into how gender bias is reflected in AI, why we must consciously debias our machine-human interfaces, and how AI can be a positive force for gender parity.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information