Your guide to the latest business trends in Asia

Your guide to the latest business trends in Asia

Author: CPA Australia February 5, 2025 Duration: 24:56

What's fueling growth in Asia right now? In this episode we explore the latest business conditions, emerging trends and opportunities across the region.

Join us as we break down Asialink Business' new Year of the Snake report – a comprehensive survey of insights from top business and government representatives.

For professionals in accounting, business and finance, this conversation highlights the opportunities and challenges that the rapidly evolving landscape in Asia has created for Australian businesses.

Tune in for a deep dive into what's shaping the future of this region and gain key insights for your business.

  • Host: Gavan Ord, business investment and international lead, policy and advocacy, CPA Australia
  • Guest: Robert Law, GAICD, director of advisory and insights at Asialink Business, which is the National Centre for Asia Capability, mandated by the Australian Government to create an Asia capable workforce in Australia.

Asialink Business' Business Trends in the Year of the Snake - Adapting to Uncertainty report is now available to read online.

Additionally, you can learn more about Asialink on LinkedIn and at the Asialink Business: Advice, training and insights..

CPA Australia also has handy resources related to this topic, including the Asia-Pacific small business survey.

Similarly, INTHEBLACK has related articles, including content on Asia's green transition and a breakdown of the most recent Asia-Pacific small business survey.  

Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel. 

You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website. 

CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  

Search for them in your podcast platform.  

You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au  

 


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