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Helping You Understand Asia Better
Centennial Asia Advisors is an independent research and advisory firm committed to providing high-calibre economic and political analysis on Asia Pacific markets to a diverse range of clients including government and political leaders, international organizations, multinational corporations, and financial institutions.
We leverage our experience and knowledge of the region's diverse markets to provide clients with a clear, in-depth understanding of the opportunities and challenges in the world's most dynamic economies.
We are the Asia-based subsidiary of the Centennial Group, a global advisory firm headquartered in Washington DC.
Our Services
At their core, our services and products help clients navigate the dynamic markets in the Asia Pacific region. We pride ourselves in telling it as it is, with our analyses and views untainted by vested interests or political and commercial pressures.
Centennial Asia Weekly Insights
Our flagship publication where we provide clients with a combination of in-depth analysis and updates on key economic and political developments in the region.
Bespoke Reports
We provide bespoke reports and periodic updates tailored to the specific needs of the client that aid in decision-making and policy formulation at the highest levels.
In-depth Research
We also conduct research for clients on specific topics relevant to the region such as the reconfiguration of supply chains, the quality of policymaking and governance, and the impact of technology on Asian economies.
Capacity Building & Training
We provide professional training to business and policy managers on the economics of Asia. Our clients include major institutional investors and business confederations who want to equip their personnel with a deeper appreciation of the Asia Pacific.
Speaking & Engagements
We bring our research into the region to bear at major fora, summits, business retreats and other events where we provide actionable insights into the challenges and opportunities in the region.
Our People
Our Team
Manu Bhaskaran
Chief Executive Officer
Manu is a leading economic analyst with over 40 years of experience studying economic, political, and foreign affairs in Asia. He has wide-ranging experience in advising government and private sector clients on the dynamics of the Asia Pacific region and the opportunities and challenges of operating in the region. He is also a regular speaker in conferences and briefings, and has a regular column in The Edge, and has contributed chapters to books discussing long-run developments in the world and Asian economies.
In addition to leading Centennial Asia Advisors, Manu is also a partner of the Washington-based Centennial Group International. Furthermore, he serves or has served in leadership and board roles in a variety of private and non-profit organizations, including the International Monetary Fund’s Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Group, CIMB Investment Bank, Japfa Ltd., and the Economic Society of Singapore among others. Manu holds degrees from Cambridge and Harvard universities, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
In addition to leading Centennial Asia Advisors, Manu is also a partner of the Washington-based Centennial Group International. Furthermore, he serves or has served in leadership and board roles in a variety of private and non-profit organizations, including the International Monetary Fund’s Asia Pacific Regional Advisory Group, CIMB Investment Bank, Japfa Ltd., and the Economic Society of Singapore among others. Manu holds degrees from Cambridge and Harvard universities, and is a Chartered Financial Analyst.
Donald Low
Associate Partner
Donald is an accomplished consultant and academic in behavioural economics, decision-making, and public policy. His career has included 15 years in the Singapore Administrative Service, where he held senior positions in the Ministry of Finance, as well as established the Centre for Public Economics at the Civil Service College. He has also held leadership roles in the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy and currently the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
He is also a critically-acclaimed author, having written two influential books on the policy applications of behavioural economics, as well as political governance in Singapore. He is also a regular contributor to various media outlets on economic and political developments in China and Hong Kong. Donald holds double-first in politics, philosophy, and economics from Oxford University and a masters’ in international public policy from Johns Hopkins University.
He is also a critically-acclaimed author, having written two influential books on the policy applications of behavioural economics, as well as political governance in Singapore. He is also a regular contributor to various media outlets on economic and political developments in China and Hong Kong. Donald holds double-first in politics, philosophy, and economics from Oxford University and a masters’ in international public policy from Johns Hopkins University.
Chenyue Lok
Economist
Chenyue’s work at Centennial Asia Advisors focuses on economic and political analysis in Malaysia, Indonesia, and India. He has authored reports on the long-run growth prospects of economies in the region, and delivered on projects covering major electoral events in the region and their policy consequences. Prior to joining the firm, he was an economist in the Malaysian public sector, specializing in the economic analysis of aviation markets and competition policy. Chenyue holds degrees in economics and public policy from University College London and the University of Tokyo respectively. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, particularly on economic and religious history.
Denzil Gomes
Economist
Denzil Gomes is an economist with Centennial Asia Advisors and analyses the economics and politics of selected Asian economies, producing weekly articles and updates and contributing to client-oriented projects. He has authored articles on the structural growth prospects in the Philippines, political developments in Thailand, and the role of regional financial hubs. Denzil graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Singapore Management University with a BSc in Economics.
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