Top 3 Global Reads - Davos, an Asia Perspective

As the sun sets and the ice melts on the 50th meeting of global power brokers in Davos this year, I wanted to use this week’s Top 3 Global Reads as an opportunity to see what themes and trends were discussed from an Asia perspective. Climate change dominated the agenda at this year’s World Economic Forum, but what other big topics were tackled by the assembled masses in the Swiss Alps and what does it all mean for Asian communities and businesses?

If you were at Davos this year (I hope you enjoyed our Journal House experience!), I’d be interested to hear your take on what the biggest talking points were. In the meantime, if you are taking time off over the coming Lunar New Year holiday period, I wish you a prosperous New Year of the Rat.

Asia Times - Climate change top of Davos meeting’s list of issues

WEF themselves described a ‘fog of uncertainty’ in its pre-Davos report. Climate change dominated the early headlines, but there are broader concerns about geo-political stability and the ability of global health systems to adapt to new challenges. In short, climate change was not the only game in town this year.  

India Today - McKinsey’s Asia Chief sounds bright note on India

In a wide ranging TV interview with India Today, McKinsey & Co. Asia Chairman Oliver Tonby tells us that according to a new report by his firm on investment intensity, there are bright spots and optimism on the horizon for India’s business community.

 Channel News Asia - Singapore needs to remain open despite protectionism says PM

Singapore’s leader, Lee Hsien Loong told the watching world of the importance of rules based, free trading systems - particularly important for the future of Singapore. In an increasingly protectionist leaning world economy, Mr Lee is gamely flying the flag for multi-lateralism.