Asia Financial Snapshot

In Asia, markets such as Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, and Japan stand out for their unique market dynamics.

This report provides an analysis of earned media coverage of these six Asian markets, offering both localised insights and broader regional perspectives.

The vibrancy of commerce and trade plays a key role in shaping how cities are perceived as attractive destinations for financial investment.

By understanding how narratives evolve in each of the Asian markets, this analysis helps identify emerging opportunities and key considerations relevant to stakeholders operating within Asia’s interconnected financial ecosystem.

What to expect:

  • Regional trends
  • Breakdown of key editorial themes & sentiments for each market

Key findings:

  • Foreign investment and sustainability topics led media narratives.
  • Positive coverage was driven by foreign investments, digital transformation, and green financing.
  • Cryptocurrency received comparatively modest media attention in 2024 relative to previous years.
Chart 1: Editorial Themes Ranked by Volume

Methodology

Markets studied:

  • Singapore
  • Hong Kong
  • Malaysia
  • The Philippines
  • Japan
  • Indonesia

Volume of articles analysed: 

14,000 articles
(Tier-1 mainstream news and trade publications)

Metrics captured:

  • Volume of coverage
  • Key theme
  • Sentiment of article

Time period covered: 

January 2024 to December 2024

 
Chart 2: Sentiment of Media Coverage

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