McKinsey Future of Asia

Respect above all: Narayana Murthy’s core business belief

Narayana Murthy, founder of Indian technology services and consulting giant, Infosys, discusses the vital role that respect and compassion play for him in being a successful business leader.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Mazumdar-Shaw’s bold biotech mission: Affordable, accessible healthcare

Biotech entrepreneurs across Asia are navigating funding gaps, weak innovation ecosystems, and unpredictable regulatory systems. For many, these challenges make it difficult to scale science-led businesses and deliver affordable healthcare solutions. In this episode, host Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia, sits down with Kiran Mazumdar-Shaw, Founder & Chairperson, Biocon Group. They discuss how she overcame a lack of funding, limited infrastructure, and regulatory hurdles to build one of Asia’s first and most successful biotech companies — pioneering affordable biosimilars, shaping biotech policy in India, and scaling purpose-driven innovation from the ground up. The episode also features McKinsey partner Cheryl SH Lim, and Director of Learning, CEO Institute, Jennifer Chiang.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Propelling Indonesia's productivity: Reaching high income by 2045

Indonesia has set an ambition to become a high-income economy by 2045. Is this possible? Two McKinsey experts discuss how it could be and what actions would need to be taken to achieve it. See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Trade, tech, and geopolitics in Asia in 2025: A post-Davos discussion

Business leaders are facing an unprecedented mix of economic shifts, AI breakthroughs, and trade realignments. Traditional strategies no longer guarantee stability, and companies must rethink their approach. In this episode, host Clay Chandler, Executive Editor for Asia at Fortune, speaks with Gautam Kumra, Chairman of McKinsey Asia, and Joe Ngai, Chairman of McKinsey’s Greater China offices. They share insights from the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, discuss Asia’s evolving role in global markets, and explore what it takes for businesses to stay competitive.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information

Talking about the hard stuff: Where are we in the energy transition?

In this episode, McKinsey senior partners Chris Bradley and Vishal Agarwal, alongside host Janet Bush, dive into the complexities of aligning global economies with sustainability goals. As businesses and governments face increasing pressure to embrace sustainable practices amid rapid economic changes, finding a balance between growth and environmental responsibility becomes more challenging. The experts discuss how organizations can navigate these challenges by adopting innovative strategies that promote sustainability while fostering long-term economic resilience.See www.mckinsey.com/privacy-policy for privacy information