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Infrastructure Watch

ASEAN 2026-2031: Accelerated Regional Integration and New Pattern of Industrial Upgrading

ASEAN is accelerating market integration and industrial upgrading. The upgrade of ATIGA, the DEFA agreement, and energy cooperation plans are injecting new momentum into the regional economy. This article analyzes investment trends and opportunities for the next five years from the perspective of regional synergy.

Sarah Lim3 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
Cross-Border Trade

China seeks stability in Indonesia's mineral policy: a key variable in ASEAN supply chain

Chinese Minister of Commerce Wang Wentao, during a meeting with Indonesia's Coordinating Minister for Economic Affairs, called on Indonesia to provide a stable and transparent policy environment for the mining industry. This move reflects China's long-term dependence on Indonesia's mineral supply chain and the potential impact of Indonesia's policy uncertainty on the ASEAN regional industrial chain.

Somsak Phumin3 min read
Regional Outlook

Eliminate Scam Centers: The Key to Cambodia's Investment Confidence in the Eyes of Trump's Ambassador Nominee

Christopher Anderson, the candidate for U.S. Ambassador to Cambodia nominated by Trump, pointed out that eliminating scam centers is key to restoring investor confidence. This article analyzes the far-reaching impact of the scam industry on Cambodia's investment environment, regional image, and capital flows from an ASEAN regional perspective.

Somsak Phumin3 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Cambodia Skills Cooperation: A New Paradigm for ASEAN Human Capital Upgrading amid Manufacturing Relocation

SCAN Industrial Services and the Ministry of Labor of Cambodia have launched an industry-led skills training partnership that directly aligns with the employment needs of the manufacturing sector. This article analyzes, from the perspective of the ASEAN region, how this cooperation can enhance the quality of Cambodia's human capital, support the relocation of manufacturing and supply chain upgrading, and strengthen the competitiveness of the ASEAN Economic Community.

Nguyen Van Duc4 min read
ASEAN Briefing

Cambodia explores new path for manufacturing upgrade: how industry-led skills training cooperation reshapes ASEAN human capital landscape

SCAN Industrial Services and Cambodia’s Ministry of Labor have launched an industry-led skills training cooperation, directly linking vocational training with manufacturing employment. This initiative not only concerns Cambodia’s own industrial upgrading but also reflects the human capital competition in the ASEAN region against the backdrop of manufacturing relocation.

Sarah Lim4 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
Cross-Border Trade

From trader to value chain integrator: Xiamen International Trade's ASEAN supply chain upgrade path

At the third Global Expansion Summit, Xiamen ITG proposed a transformation path from global trader to value chain integrator. Its practices in Indonesia, Vietnam, and Singapore demonstrate how Chinese supply chain enterprises deeply embed themselves into the ASEAN industrial ecosystem, driving the restructuring and upgrading of regional supply chains.

Carlos Mendoza4 min read
Regional Outlook

Cambodia's economic slowdown: How government stimulus and tourism recovery determine short-term prospects and regional role

According to an MSC report, Cambodia's 2026 GDP growth forecast has been downgraded to 2.5%, with government stimulus and tourism recovery becoming key to avoiding the slowest growth in nearly two decades. This article analyzes the roots of Cambodia's economic slowdown, the impact of tourism on regional connectivity, and the potential long-term industrial transformation driven by policy stimulus from the ASEAN regional perspective.

Budi Santoso4 min read
Infrastructure Watch

Vietnam Mobilizes Financial Resources to Accelerate Energy Infrastructure Transformation: Regional Implications for ASEAN Energy Security and Green Finance

Vietnam plans to mobilize approximately $134.7 billion for power projects from 2021 to 2030, and drive the development of smart grids and renewable energy through diversified financing such as credit and green bonds. This move not only concerns its own energy security but also provides an important reference for ASEAN's regional energy transition, green financial cooperation, and industrial chain restructuring.

Budi Santoso5 min read