Edges of
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All disruptions emerge from an Edge; from the boundaries of what is dominant or ‘core’ today. What is initially dismissed as peripheral may evolve to eventually disrupt, and even supplant, the core.

Southeast Asia as a Region
Southeast Asia in Countries

Southeast Asia is a geographical region. Most countries in the region
are members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN).

649M

Total population

1967

Year Established

3^rd

largest labour force after China and India

5^th

largest economy in the world as of 2018, with combined ASEAN GDP of US$3 trillion.

5.3%

Real GDP Average Growth Rate (2000-2018)

ASEAN free trade partners include China, Korea, Japan, India, Australia, and New Zealand

Top 10 largest economies in the world (US$ trillion), 2019

Source: ASEANstats, ASEAN Key Figures 2020

Southeast Asia is a physically fragmented region made up of over 25,000 islands and archipelagos.

It is also home to a variety of religious and cultural strongholds, from Islam to Buddhism to Catholicism. Many people in the region are multilingual, speaking a handful of languages from the thousands spoken formally and colloquially.

Top 10 largest economies in the world (US$ trillion), 2018

Source: ASEANstats, ASEAN Statistical Year Book 2019

Next generation of trade agreements

The first ever digital-only free trade agreement, the Digital Economy Partnership Agreement, was signed between Singapore, New Zealand, and Chile in 2020. This was followed closely by the Australia-Singapore Digital Economy Agreement. These agreements pave the way for a new era of digital trade in ASEAN and the world.

Smarter cities and a digital ASEAN

The ASEAN Smart Cities Network was formed in 2018 to promote collaboration for smart and sustainable urban development, to improve the lives of ASEAN citizens with technology as an enabler. With 26 ASEAN cities and over 100 partners involved, it hopes to develop commercially viable projects with private-sector solution providers.

Megatrends of Tomorrow's World

Diverse range of social, technological, environmental, economic, and political megatrends to better understand the complex dynamics shaping the business world and its future.

Competition for Talent

Concentration of Wealth

Crowdsourcing

Demand for Customisation

DIY Movement

Empowered Women

Knowledge Worker

Mass Migration

Next-Gen Workforce

Partnership Models

Sharing Economic

Urbanisation

Additive Manufacturing

Artificial Intelligence

Augmented Reality

Automation

Blockchain Systems

Cloud Technology

Digitisation

Focus On Transparency

Geospatial Technology

Internet of Things

Social Media

Technisation of Healthcare

Climate Change

Environmental Awareness

Resource Scarcity

Data Monetisation

Globalisation

Industry Consolidation

Resource Price Volatility

Political Fragmentation

Regulatory Landscape

Social Unrest

Terrorist Organisations

Exploring the Edges of Southeast Asia

The Edges of Southeast Asia cards have been designed to inspire you to reimagine business and growth opportunities. Each card presents an emerging Edge, which is elaborated upon to connect and provide further insight into the broader megatrends.

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