Uncertainty is no longer a disruption — it is becoming the global economy’s default state. Trade wars that once seemed like short-term turbulence are now structural. US President Donald Trump has revived the spectre of renewed tariffs and volatile rhetoric on the global stage. Economies in the Asia-Pacific region stand to be disproportionately affected. And yet, paradoxically, the region remains the world’s most vital engine of growth.
The businesses in the latest FT/Statista ranking of the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest growing companies reflect this reality, adapting quickly to shifting conditions. That resilience is even more striking given the region’s internal challenges.
Against this backdrop, companies across Asia-Pacific should be struggling. But the IMF projects regional growth at around 4.4 per cent for this year, outpacing much of the world — although that was before last week’s US tariff announcement. While most of the rest of the world faces stagnation, Asia continues to grow. “Increases in US tariffs, uncertainty about them and pushback on globalisation generally are weighing on the economies in Asia-Pacific,” says Louis Kuijs, chief economist for Asia-Pacific at S&P Global Ratings. “Still, many Asia-Pacific economies have become less dependent on exports over the past two decades.”
Singapore has the most companies in the ranking this year, with 108, followed by Japan and South Korea with 91 each. IT and software companies make up 27 per cent of the ranking, followed by financial services with 10 per cent.
Artificial intelligence, software and digital infrastructure are driving the next wave of growth. Even as venture capital dries up across much of the world, it continues to flow into Asia’s forward looking sectors. AI and tech start-ups, particularly in South Korea, Japan and Singapore, are drawing record levels of funding. Governments have added support by launching aggressive AI initiatives.
Clean energy and climate tech are also on the rise, driven by investor urgency and supportive government policy. Meanwhile, the region’s digital economy, fuelled by ecommerce and fintech, is expanding into new and previously underserved markets.
Still, resilience does not equal immunity. Asia’s deep integration into global trade networks makes it acutely vulnerable to external shocks. The full-blown trade war Trump has launched will hit export-heavy economies hard. Strategic ambiguity over Taiwan or disputes in the South China Sea could disrupt shipping lanes and undermine investor confidence. And as the US raises tariffs, Asian companies and supply chains will end up absorbing much of the fallout.
But in an age of permanent disruption, relative strength matters more than stability. Asia’s growth is happening because the region has learned how to navigate uncertainty.
출처 : Financial Times
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Uncertainty is no longer a disruption — it is becoming the global economy’s default state. Trade wars that once seemed like short-term turbulence are now structural. US President Donald Trump has revived the spectre of renewed tariffs and volatile rhetoric on the global stage. Economies in the Asia-Pacific region stand to be disproportionately affected. And yet, paradoxically, the region remains the world’s most vital engine of growth.
The businesses in the latest FT/Statista ranking of the Asia-Pacific region’s fastest growing companies reflect this reality, adapting quickly to shifting conditions. That resilience is even more striking given the region’s internal challenges.
Against this backdrop, companies across Asia-Pacific should be struggling. But the IMF projects regional growth at around 4.4 per cent for this year, outpacing much of the world — although that was before last week’s US tariff announcement. While most of the rest of the world faces stagnation, Asia continues to grow. “Increases in US tariffs, uncertainty about them and pushback on globalisation generally are weighing on the economies in Asia-Pacific,” says Louis Kuijs, chief economist for Asia-Pacific at S&P Global Ratings. “Still, many Asia-Pacific economies have become less dependent on exports over the past two decades.”
Singapore has the most companies in the ranking this year, with 108, followed by Japan and South Korea with 91 each. IT and software companies make up 27 per cent of the ranking, followed by financial services with 10 per cent.
Artificial intelligence, software and digital infrastructure are driving the next wave of growth. Even as venture capital dries up across much of the world, it continues to flow into Asia’s forward looking sectors. AI and tech start-ups, particularly in South Korea, Japan and Singapore, are drawing record levels of funding. Governments have added support by launching aggressive AI initiatives.
Clean energy and climate tech are also on the rise, driven by investor urgency and supportive government policy. Meanwhile, the region’s digital economy, fuelled by ecommerce and fintech, is expanding into new and previously underserved markets.
Still, resilience does not equal immunity. Asia’s deep integration into global trade networks makes it acutely vulnerable to external shocks. The full-blown trade war Trump has launched will hit export-heavy economies hard. Strategic ambiguity over Taiwan or disputes in the South China Sea could disrupt shipping lanes and undermine investor confidence. And as the US raises tariffs, Asian companies and supply chains will end up absorbing much of the fallout.
But in an age of permanent disruption, relative strength matters more than stability. Asia’s growth is happening because the region has learned how to navigate uncertainty.
출처 : Financial Times
#FTRanking #API #Hybrid #Integration #Connectivity #Cloud #iPaaS #APAC2025 #Global #HighGrowthCompany #IDEATEC