Welcome to a journey through the dynamic and diverse landscapes of the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. Imagine a place with vibrant hues of opportunity, where youthful energy meets seasoned wisdom, where bustling megacities rise alongside serene rural expanses, and where cutting-edge technology intersects with ancient traditions.
The APAC region stands at a pivotal juncture. This is APAC—a region brimming with contrasts and convergence, challenges and possibilities.
Delve into:
Join us as we uncover the stories behind the statistics and paint a picture of a region poised for transformative growth.
Explore macro conditions that appear favorable relative to much of the rest of the world; many APAC countries are outpacing developed economies in growth while prospective consumption growth and manageable debt levels contribute to investment fundamentals.
Moreover, while trade tensions exist, discover how most APAC economies are less reliant on exports than global peers, suggesting resilience to protectionist measures.
Source: IMF World Economic Outlook, April 2024. Analysis by Franklin Templeton Institute.
Notes: The real GDP growth for the APAC region is the estimated growth weighted by the estimated GDP. The countries included are Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei Darussalam, Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Lao PDR, Macao, Malaysia, Maldives, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nepal, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Timor-Leste and Vietnam.
There is no assurance that any projection, estimate or forecast will be realised.
APAC markets present a unique constellation of industries, including financials, consumer discretionary, manufacturing, and commodities.
This distinct blend provides opportunities to balance your portfolio and capture growth across diverse industries.
Our in-depth research offers actionable insights into APAC’s economic landscape, investment strategies, and emerging opportunities.
APAC assets offer a complex mix of characteristics for global investors.
While investors can gain exposure to sectors underrepresented in developed markets, discover why we believe that the dispersion in characteristics demand a nuanced and thoughtful approach to exposure.
By carefully selecting and blending these assets, investors can enhance their global portfolios with the distinctive opportunities that APAC markets present.
As we look ahead, the energy transition, burgeoning digital connectivity, and rapid urbanization underscore the region’s transformative journey. Uncover why we believe that APAC's role in the global energy landscape, its leadership in cutting-edge communication technologies, and the sweeping urban migrations all signal a landscape ripe with investment prospects.
Areas with 5G coverage will increase 7-fold from 2020 to 20251.
More than half of the world’s megacities are in APAC. Annual investment into APAC’s infrastructure will be a multi-billion-dollar opportunity2.
By 2050, 1 in 4 people will be over the age of 60, equivalent to China’s population today3. By 2040, the combined population decline of China, Japan, and South Korea could almost wipe out the entire population of France4.
APAC is home to 5 out of the 10 largest emitters in the world5. APAC produces half of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions6. APAC consumes almost 80% of global energy7 in 2023. APAC’s renewables investment is set to double over the next decade, matching Indonesia’s entire economy8, 9.
The APAC region offers a wealth of opportunities for investors who are willing to embrace the challenges and opportunities of these fast-changing markets and sectors. We believe that by adopting a strategic and informed approach, investors can unlock the full potential of the APAC region.
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