Behind Asia’s economic rise lies a deeper system: people. This series explores how demographics, talent flows, education and urban transformation function as strategic infrastructure—quietly shaping power, resilience and long-term geopolitical outcomes across the region.
This Focus series explores how Asia is building the human infrastructure behind technological power. From elite engineering institutes to state-driven research systems, talent is emerging as a decisive force shaping global competition, innovation ecosystems and the future balance of power.
Hidden Champions of Asia explores the companies quietly powering the global technology economy. From semiconductor materials to precision automation, these firms rarely appear in headlines but play a decisive role in the supply chains that enable modern industry and digital innovation.
