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    The Edge Markets

    Can I Still Believe in Malaysia?

    In his guest column for The Edge Markets, BCG’s Vincent Chin discusses the silver linings of Malaysia losing its edge in traditional economic production. He cites a joint report by BCG and The Network that found 70% of Malaysia’s digital talent would relocate internationally for work. Chin reasons that enhanced human capital is key to developing sustainable advantage for Malaysia. He acknowledges that “it is by no means too late for Malaysia, but we cannot be complacent.”

    Oil & Gas Middle East

    Gas: A Growth Opportunity

    In his guest column for Oil & Gas Middle East, BCG’s Pablo Avogadri discusses the growth of the gas market in the Middle East. He outlines the three components of the energy “trilemma framework” tool that contributes to the exponential advancement of the industry: cost competitiveness, security of supply, and sustainability. Avogadri cites a report coauthored by BCG, Snam, and IGU that explains how low-cost resources, strong infrastructure, and government policy will help the Middle East “maintain its best-in-class position to 2030."

    Australian Financial Review

    BCG CEO Rich Lesser on Change Becoming the New Constant in the Workplace

    In an interview with the Australian Financial Review, BCG CEO Rich Lesser discusses the factors that are leading to a culture of never-ending change in the workplace. He emphasizes that CEOs must focus on vision, value, and velocity with technology rapidly evolving and customer expectations on the rise. He says that BCG helps its clients stay on the cutting edge by working with senior leadership on the “toughest, highest-stakes problems or opportunities” and then implementing them to “enable the building of capabilities in the organization."

    HBR.org

    How Chinese Companies Have Responded to Coronavirus

    In their featured article for hbr.org, BCG’s Martin Reeves, Lars Fæste, Cinthia Chen, Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak, and Kevin Whitaker describe 12 lessons local markets can learn from China’s coronavirus recovery plans. They highlight initiatives Chinese companies are implementing to recover and how they are planning for the future. The authors advise local leaders that “by adopting a high-frequency approach to learning, and codifying and applying lessons from other regions, companies will be better able to protect their employees and businesses.”

    The Economic Times

    India at $5 Trillion: An Opportunity on the World Stage

    In their guest column for The Economic Times, BCG CEO Rich Lesser and BCG’s Alpesh Shah discuss how India can become a $5 trillion economy before 2028. Together, they outline four focus areas for potential growth: unleash the service economy, participate in global supply chains, become an attractive investment destination, and focus on the fundamentals. The authors emphasize that “though India’s ascent on the world stage is inevitable, the country will need its entire demography to be healthy, educated and safe for the nation to realize its true potential and turbocharge growth.”