The three forces shaping Asia in the year ahead

IN today's volatile world, it is difficult to speculate what might happen next week, let alone the course of events over the next year. Shifting attitudes and heightened tensions in society, rising populism and nationalism in politics, and rapid technological change are some considerations.

There is a compelling need to scan for future developments to better understand how and why they will affect business in the coming year, which is what AT Kearney's Global Business Policy Council's Year-Ahead Predictions 2018 report aims to do. Three of the council's predictions could have a significant impact on the business operating environment in Asia and have a near-term effect on many of the region's industries.

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