Asia economic and investment outlook for second half of 2025

25/06/2025

Where is Asia headed in the second half of this year?

Michelle Lam and Frank Benzimra from our Cross Asset Research team share their insights on the region's macroeconomic trends and equity markets.

Read more on their latest reports (for client access only):
https://insight.sgmarkets.com/publication/339579?lang=en
https://insight.sgmarkets.com/publication/339448?lang=en

Asia GRS Outlook 2025
12 Oct 2026
Between Fragmentation and Intelligence: The Global Economy’s Next Regime
By Wei Yao, Global Chief Economist and Head of Research for Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
Expert views
By Wei Yao, Global Chief Economist and Head of Research for Asia Pacific, Societe Generale
Between Fragmentation and Intelligence: The Global Economy’s Next Regime
05 Oct 2026
Powering the next generation of transaction banking
Societe Generale helps corporates navigate a rapidly changing payments ecosystem by bringing together traditional...
Expert views
Societe Generale helps corporates navigate a rapidly changing payments ecosystem by bringing together traditional finance and digital assets
Powering the next generation of transaction banking
14 Sep 2026
Rethinking AI through a capital allocation lens
By Puneet Singh, Head of Cross Asset Quant, Asia Pacific
Expert views
By Puneet Singh, Head of Cross Asset Quant, Asia Pacific
Rethinking AI through a capital allocation lens
31 Aug 2026
Societe Generale appoints Jun Ito as Head of Debt Capital Markets, Japan
Societe Generale announced the appointment of Jun Ito as Head of Debt Capital Markets, Japan, effective immediately.
Appointments
Societe Generale announced the appointment of Jun Ito as Head of Debt Capital Markets, Japan, effective immediately.
Societe Generale appoints Jun Ito as Head of Debt Capital Markets, Japan

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23
Mar
2026
Societe Generale achieves five wins at the 2025 HKEX awards
The HKEX Awards recognizes top-performing market participants across Hong Kong's financial markets.
Awards
The HKEX Awards recognizes top-performing market participants across Hong Kong's financial markets.
Societe Generale achieves five wins at the 2025 HKEX awards
11
Mar
2026
Plunge in South Korean stocks saps an astounding market ride for now
By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.
Expert views
By Rajat Agarwal, Asia Equity Strategist at Societe Generale.
Plunge in South Korean stocks saps an astounding market ride for now
11
Dec
2025
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
As we head into 2026, investors face a world of slower global growth, persistent inflation pressures, and evolving...
Expert views
As we head into 2026, investors face a world of slower global growth, persistent inflation pressures, and evolving policy responses. Amid this backdrop, Asia stands resilient. Structural shifts – led by AI-driven investment and targeted policy support – are shaping opportunities across macro, equities, and FX/rates.
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
11
Dec
2025
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
Banktionary
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
Asia’s 2026 Market Outlook: Resilience amid rotation
10
Dec
2025
Societe Generale and Woori Card sign MOU to strengthen collaboration on securitisation and ESG financing
Societe Generale today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Woori Card, a wholly owned...
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Societe Generale today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Woori Card, a wholly owned subsidiary of Woori Financial Group—Korea’s third-largest financial group.
Societe Generale and Woori Card sign MOU to strengthen collaboration on securitisation and ESG financing