The Sky is Not Falling but a Modest Drop is Likely
Despite ripples of fear in global financial markets, a moderate downturn in 2019 rather than a recession is the most likely outcome for Asia. Nevertheless, there are plenty of triggers […]
The Global Upturn Consolidates
Our growth forecasts for the 14 main markets in Asia Pacific continue to edge up, reflecting two broad forces. First, the global recovery is gradually picking […]
Philippines: the Five-Year Outlook
A solid market for many firms over the last five years, the Philippines presents plenty of risks and a poor operating environment, but also an undeniable, and sustainable, economic vitality. […]
China’s Mixed Outlook
While demographics play a major role in China’s slowdown, so too do policies to rebalance the economy toward growth driven by consumers, services, and higher value-added industries. Rebalancing is essential […]
The Key to Asia’s Outlook
The key to Asia’s outlook lies in consumer demand, mostly in the emerging markets of China, ASEAN, and India. One of the most important variables for business planners will be currency […]
India’s Outlook: A Case for Optimism
The majority of IMA Asia members now list India among their top three market priorities, with members in the digital, consumer, health, and innovation sectors recording a notable lift in returns. […]