From the latest innovations to the investment strategies of big tech giants, Nicolas Cote-Colisson, Head of Global Tech Platforms Research, outlines what to watch out for in the tech sector this year.

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The Macro Brief – Global tech trends

Fred and Herald are joined by Chief China Economist Jing Liu to discuss the major talking points for Chinese markets and economics in the Year of the Horse.

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Under the Banyan Tree – China: what to watch in 2026

From inflation and monetary policy to trade and AI, Janet Henry, Global Chief Economist, looks at the factors set to shape the world economy this year.

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The Macro Brief – The global economy in 2026

Fred and Herald kick off 2026 with a round-up of what we think could be the highlights for Asian markets and economics in 2026.

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Under the Banyan Tree – Reading the tea leaves in 2026

Ding Chen, CEO, CSOP Asset Management, joins Oliver Kadhim, Head of the Institutional Client Group, Asia, HSBC, on our latest podcast episode to delve into what’s driving the momentum in Asia’s ETF market and the risks associated with this change.

This episode was recorded on 14 October 2025.

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Perspectives: Mapping the future of Asia’s ETF market

Inti Pérez, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability, Heineken Mexico, joins Natalie Blyth, Global Head of Sustainable Finance & Transition, HSBC, and Jose Carlos Sanchez, Mexico Chief Economist, HSBC Global Investment Research to provide an in-depth look at Heineken’s sustainability journey. The discussion highlights the pivotal role collaboration plays in helping companies achieve their decarbonisation goals.

This episode was recorded on 16 October 2025.

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Perspectives: Decarbonising in action with Heineken Mexico

Daragh Maher, Head of Digital Assets Research, assesses the latest developments in the digital assets space and outlines what we should be looking out for in 2026.

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The Macro Brief – Digital assets in 2026

In our final episode of the year, Herald and Fred reflect on what surprised them most across Asian markets and economics in 2025.

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Under the Banyan Tree – 2025: Expectation vs reality

Boon Keat (BK) Chua, CEO of Glife Technologies, joins Jonathan Yip, Asia Head of HSBC Innovation Banking, and Neil Falconer, Head of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore. They discuss BK’s transition from the military to the commercial sector, leading to his role at Glife Technologies, a Singapore-founded agritech firm committed to improving the food supply chain's efficiency and transparency, by connecting farmers with F&B operators. BK discusses the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic and growth opportunities for ASEAN startups, emphasising a proactive approach to regional growth and the advantages of Singapore’s startup ecosystem.

This episode was recorded during the launch-week of HSBC Innovation Banking in Singapore on 28 October 2025.

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Perspectives: An ASEAN agritech's growth journey

Our US team identifies key issues to watch in 2026 – from what the Federal Reserve will do next, to whether the AI bubble will burst, to US fiscal friction.

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The Macro Brief – The US in 2026

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