megatrend series

In 2004 Asia:NZ began commissioning the 'megatrends' series. The initial reports have provided quantitative forecasts for the Asian region in demographics and a range of 'trade/business' related measures such as trade flows, economic growth and investment.

Of course, predictions, even when based on the most rigorous analysis, can be proved wrong over time due to unforeseen events. However, in examining the forecasts presented in the 'megatrends' series it pays to look beyond the specific numbers and instead focus on the general trends and potential scenarios. In this way it is hoped that the 'megatrends' series can help to strategically prepare New Zealand for the new Asia.

For further information on this research or Asia:NZ's research activities, please contact:

Dr Andrew Butcher
Director, Policy and Research
Telephone: + 64 4 470 8705
Email: research@asianz.org.nz

You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to read the PDF files associated with this feature. If you do not have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, you can download it from www.adobe.com.

Issues and Speeches | Reports

Issues and Speeches

Megatrends in Asia

At a series of seminars around New Zealand on 'Making it in the New Asia', Dr Rebecca Foley presented quantitative information prepared for Asia:NZ by Asian Demographics Ltd and the Economist Intelligence Unit outlining Asian megatrends in the areas of economic growth, demographics and trade and investment. You can read the paper here.

Reports

Asia Megatrends: Opportunities for your business to prosper

Asia, as the world’s fastest-growing economic region, offers New Zealand companies new markets and business opportunities. This report highlights trends and economic transformations in Asia that help businesses realise these opportunities.

Full report

Reshaping Asia: Sustainability, Resources and the Environment

These reports consider the projections for natural resource demand in the Asia region and forecasts future environmental issues. It also considers some social, cultural and economic implications of these projections and forecasts for New Zealand.

Labour Mobility and Migration Trends in the Asia Region

This report prepared by the Economist Intelligence Unit looks at the labour mobility and migration trends in the Asia region. You can view the report here.

Asia:NZ foundation

Site navigation

Navigation