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Demographic change: Can AI be Asia's next growth engine?

Asia's ageing population is putting pressure on the export-driven growth model. Artificial intelligence could increase productivity. But if its use remains limited to a few countries or sectors, the technological gap will widen.

27. November 2025
Lee Jong-Wha is Professor of Economics at Korea University in Seoul and former Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank (Project Syndicate)

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Last updated: 27. November 2025