Joko Widodo has done a great deal of good for Indonesia, but as the president returns for a second term, intractable challenges loom large over the country’s sustainable development efforts

In the 1990s, Malaysia was tipped to become the fifth Asian Tiger, but a financial crisis and slow wage growth hindered its economic progress. Now, the country is on an upward curve once more

By synergising its innovate digital approach with an impressive awareness of social responsibility, the Taiwanese insurance giant looks well placed to become Asia’s premier life insurance brand

Demand for traditional Chinese medicine continues to grow in the western world. The lack of evidence-based testing in the sector is a worry, however – as is the political pressure that seems to be driving its aggressive expansion

The Make in India policy was billed as the initiative that was going to transform the country into a genuine manufacturing heavyweight, but insufficient investment means success has remained elusive

The life insurance market in Thailand is more competitive than ever, forcing leading companies to adopt an evermore dynamic and forward-thinking approach to stay ahead of the pack

With Vietnam’s economy expanding at an impressive rate, navigating its unique business culture is vital for potential investors hoping to enter this burgeoning market

In India, Virgin has partnered with the state of Maharashtra to build the world’s first hyperloop track. The ultra-fast rail system will link Mumbai and Pune and help to modernise the South Asian nation’s transport infrastructure

The investment opportunities that will inevitably arise from China’s Belt and Road Initiative will only be successfully realised with comprehensive risk management in place

The company’s ambitious retail developments aim to create an effective mesh of both online and offline worlds for their customers

The country is forging ahead with its ambitious attempts to transition from a manufacturing-heavy economic model to a services-led one. A number of policies and initiatives are being employed to achieve this feat

The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong has been forced to consider its own global relevance since losing out to New York in its bid for the Alibaba IPO in 2014. Many believe that a loosening of regulations can inspire a revival

Fubon Life Insurance continue to take the lead in the Taiwanese life insurance sector, not merely for its top class range of products, but by actively engaging with its customer base

Water is set to become the most contested resource in Asia if the continent’s biggest players continue to mismanage its use

Brexit has weakened the pound and likely delayed a Fed rate rise, much to the benefit of Asian investors and economies