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Asian Middle Class Consumption

As per capita income rises in Asia, the consumption power of Asia’s mass affluent population is a force to be reckoned with. Asians are now spending more on things they want and less on things they need. The consumer patterns of Asia’s middle class will drive demand for many industries including education, infrastructure, and luxury goods. It pays to know what Asian consumers are spending on and where consumption growth is the fastest.

Building Social Capital

Business / Innovation

How can corporates and funders successfully engage social enterprises beyond funding? DBS shares 4 types of collaborations and the keys to success for each collaboration process.

More Pain Ahead for Consumer Plays

Asia / Consumer Goods

ASEAN consumer companies could turn in disappointing June quarter results as macroeconomic factors bite.

Lebaran Fails to Lift Spending

Indonesia / Consumer Goods

This year’s Lebaran season in Indonesia is unable to spur consumer spending as it usually does. We expect this to weigh on the consumer and retail sector’s June quarter results.

Whetting ASEAN's Appetite

Asia / Consumer services

A rising middle class in ASEAN has fuelled changing consumer spending habits, presenting opportunities in the modern grocery retail sector.

Asia's richest millennials

Asian Middle Class Consumption

While it's no secret that Asia is the world's millionaire factory, what may not be as well known is just how young the region's ultra-moneyed are.

Asian Millennials will rule, if they temper their ambition

Asian Middle Class Consumption

Asian Millennials have higher career ambitions than their global counterparts and they're more willing to leave home for work than their predecessors.

DBS Gamechanger series: Demographics

Asia

DBS Chief Investment Officer, Lim Say Boon identifies demographics as one of Asia's Gamechangers. Aging populations and shrinking workforces will bring about frantic rush to lift productivity, and consider other solutions like migration and guest workers.

Support for Singapore's silvergeneration

Asian Middle Class Consumption

Singapore's Council for Third Age aims to make sure the country's silver set can stay active in their golden years, offering a range of activities.

As Asia ages, entrepreneurs rush in

Asian Middle Class Consumption

As governments across Asia grapple with a rapidly aging population, inspired entrepreneurs are rushing to tap the expanding silver market.

The Savings Gap Visualised: Retiring in Asia

China / Rates

Retiring in Asia is fast becoming a problem; populations are aging, work forces are shrinking and many are underestimating the amount they need to retire comfortably. Here's what you need to know to bridge the savings gap, and brace for Asia's Silver Tsunami.

Singapore: Deflation on the Horizon?

Singapore / Inflation

Housing, transport, and healthcare are driving the negative inflation of the headline consumer price index (CPI).

Low Energy Prices To Limit Malaysian Inflation

Malaysia / Inflation

Malaysia’s inflation saw some lift in May, but low energy prices are expected to keep price pressures manageable.

Igniting possibilities with Asian Insights - Retiring in Asia

Singapore, Retirement

Tan Su Shan, Group Head, Consumer Banking and Wealth Management, DBS, highlights the reality of how many of Asia’s retirement income systems are not prepared for rapid population ageing.

Japan: Mixed Impact of Low Oil Prices

Japan / Economics

Cheaper fuel will lower Japan’s trade deficit and could boost domestic growth. But falling oil prices might also hamper attempts to reflate the economy.

Saving for Retirement

Singapore / Retirement

Singapore’s demographic mix is rapidly ageing. While most Singaporeans expect to retire well, many are leaving it too late to make their hopes a reality. How do you meet the financial challenges that will come with the "retiree boom"?