Asia will be watching the new US president carefully, especially his approach to the issues that most affect the region, namely the economy and defence, says Lawrence Yeo.

The challenges faced by Asia's businesses have changed over the years but the region's entrepreneurial spirit endures down the generations, writes Lawrence Yeo.

Spending in Asia's aerospace and defence sector is skyrocketing, and looks set to continue its growth trajectory to support increased demand both in civil and military aviation. 

A slowdown in the growth of Chinese manufacturing output may suggest a dwindling dominance in this sector, but, on the contrary, China's importance remains strong. 

Asia's infrastructure deficit is a hindrance to local economic growth but represents an opportunity for foreign investors. 

Figures suggest that Asian Millennials should be top of companies' priority list when thinking about target markets.

Special economic zones and their myriad offshoots, combined with the Trans-Pacific Partnership and the Free Trade Area of the Asia Pacific, are making life harder for Asian corporates.

The march of urbanisation continues in Asia, but sustainability is the real challenge.

The economic potential of Asia's second- and third-tier cities has been much touted, but the challenges of operating in such underdeveloped locations is often overlooked.

Asia's pharmaceutical industry is growing at a rapid pace, with demand among its population increasing too.