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Southeast Asian e-commerce sees strong growth: regional digital economy accelerates integration.

According to data from Adjust.com, Southeast Asian e-commerce apps accounted for over 40% of the region's e-commerce market in 2022, with continued growth expected in 2023. This article analyzes the far-reaching impact of this trend on regional development from the perspectives of ASEAN economic integration, supply chain restructuring, and digital infrastructure.

Sarah Lim3 min read
Digital ASEAN

Singapore E-commerce Platform Market 2025-2030: Strategic Hub for ASEAN Digital Economy Integration

The e-commerce platform market in Singapore is expected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 16%, far exceeding the global average. This growth not only reflects the vitality of local digital consumption, but also marks the accelerated rise of Singapore as a digital trade hub in the ASEAN region, exerting a profound impact on regional supply chains, fintech, and economic integration.

Sarah Lim5 min read
Digital ASEAN

ASEAN Digital Economy Integration: A Breakthrough for Regional Coordination from the Mekong-US Policy Dialogue

This article is based on the meeting report of the Bangkok Mekong-US Partnership Track 1.5 Policy Dialogue in August 2025, providing an in-depth analysis from an ASEAN regional perspective of key issues in digital economy development—energy constraints, cyber trust, SMEs, data governance, and labor—and exploring long-term pathways for regional collaboration.

Carlos Mendoza5 min read
Digital ASEAN

Indonesia's mobile service revenue will reach $12.1 billion by 2030: Data consumption and 5G drive the transformation of ASEAN's largest digital economy

Based on GlobalData's forecast, Indonesia's mobile service revenue will reach $12.1 billion by 2030, driven by data consumption and 5G deployment, while voice revenue continues to decline. This trend reflects the digital acceleration of ASEAN's largest economy and provides new momentum for regional supply chain and digital economy integration.

Carlos Mendoza3 min read
Digital ASEAN

Content Discovery Fragmentation: How ASEAN Digital Leaders Are Reshaping Strategy

ASEAN consumers are shifting from search engines to AI assistants and super apps for discovering information, leading to a decline in traditional website traffic. This article analyzes three major content strategy transformations that regional digital leaders must undertake: from keywords to conversations, from quantity to authority, and from owned channels to a seamless omnichannel experience.

Sarah Lim6 min read
Digital ASEAN

Metfone Express enters the Cambodian logistics track: behind intensifying competition, what is the regional supply chain re-evaluating?

The launch of Metfone Express is not merely the addition of a new player to Cambodia’s logistics industry; it also reflects the accelerating restructuring of local delivery, cross-border transport, and digital logistics services. For ASEAN, such changes mean that smaller and medium-sized economies are reasserting their place in regional supply chains through logistics infrastructure and service capabilities.

Sarah Lim6 min read