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Under the Banyan Tree by HSBC Global Research

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India
Japan
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Vietnam
ASEAN
Economic Growth
Asia
Electric Vehicles
Inflation
Tariffs
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Semiconductors
GDP Growth
Korea
Thailand
Chinese Equities
Property Market
US Tariffs

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Economist, Mumbai
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Episode: South Asia Spotlight: Sri Lanka and Bangladesh
Yun Liu
Senior Austrian economist at HSBC Global Investment Research
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Dr. Murat Ulgen
Global Head of Macro Strategy and emerging market expert
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Erwan Rambourg
Global head of luxury and consumer research at HSBC
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Episode: Luxury unboxed with Erwan Rambourg
James Steel
New York-based precious metals analyst
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Episode: Asia needs gold and gold needs Asia

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Fred Neumann
Chief Asia Economist; Host of the show; HSBC Global Research
Herald van der Linde
Head of Asian Equity Strategy; Host of Under the Banyan Tree; HSBC Global Research/Investment Research

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Behind one of the biggest rallies we've ever seen
Q: So Prerna, why has this market performed so well?
The market's strength comes from a broad domestic pull: memory-led profits from the two main memory firms, a cycle where demand outpaces supply, supportive dividend and repatriation policies for locals, and a growing appetite from households to participate in equities, all set against a backdrop of expanding AI-driven investment in data centers and regional reallocation of energy and defense spending.
Get ready for a LOT of driverless cars in China
Q: So how many autonomous taxis are now in operation in China and the US, and where is this going?
China currently has around 5,000 robot taxis, similar to the US, with expectations of ~500,000 robot taxis on the road by 2030, signaling a massive expansion.
Get ready for a LOT of driverless cars in China
Q: You've written a report about autonomous driving in China. Now, I'll be very frank, I think I've been seeing people writing or hearing about this for 10 years now. If me and Fred go to China now and say, I wanna buy an autonomous car, can I buy one?
Yes, you can buy it this month; a leading smart EV company like XPeng will launch a new model GX with a robot taxi version, which can function as both a private car and a robot taxi, and it will be commercially viable as a service.
Energy crisis: a green light for renewables?
Q: Nneka, how do you think about the implications of the current energy shock for the energy mix in Asia and particularly renewables?
Nneka explains that many large Asian economies already treat energy security as a policy goal and see renewables as a domestically controllable means to reduce import dependence, with targeted decarbonization supporting resilience and energy security.
How to read a record-breaking CNY
Q: What did you pick up from the latest releases in the food and beverage sector?
The holiday season is crucial for food and beverage manufacturers, with notable increases in sales and consumer spending during gatherings.

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Two HSBC economists regularly break down macro drivers across Asia, with a heavy emphasis on economies, equities, and policy. Episodes frequently center on US-China dynamics, energy and inflation spillovers, and the interplay between macro data and market pricing, often combining China-specific context with broader regional implications. A notable throughline is the ongoing analysis of energy transitions, technology cycles (notably AI and semiconductors), and the policy shifts affecting investment flows and corporate profitability. The format tends to feature data-driven debates between seasoned HSBC researchers, occasionally augmented by guest experts who provide on-the-ground or specialized perspectives. Listeners likely gain a clear view... more

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