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ASEAN Showcase
ASEAN Ahead:
Driving growth , innovation and sustainability
across the region and beyond
Introducing ASEAN Ahead: Charting a resilient and inclusive future
As a proud sponsor of Bloomberg’s ASEAN Ahead, Standard Chartered presents Shaping the ASEAN Future—a video and thought-leadership series that explores the transformative trends shaping ASEAN’s economy. From the USD2 trillion digital economy transformation to green finance and trade connectivity, hear from visionary leaders on the opportunities driving growth across one of the world’s most dynamic regions.
Digitalisation
Powering progress: Investing in ASEAN’s digital future
With ASEAN’s digital economy projected to grow to
USD2 trillion by 2030, businesses must adopt rapid innovation to leverage new opportunities. Hear from
Patrick Lee, CEO of Singapore and ASEAN, Standard Chartered, as he explores how regional connectivity,
cutting-edge technologies, and strategic partnerships
are transforming ASEAN into a global digital powerhouse.
Sustainable finance
Financing ASEAN’s sustainability ambitions
ASEAN’s path to a sustainable future will require innovative financing structures, renewable energy investment, and collaborative partnerships. Chow Wan Thonh, Head, Banking and Coverage, Singapore & ASEAN, Standard Chartered delves into the region’s journey towards decarbonisation.
Network capabilities
Unlocking ASEAN’s potential as a super connector
With intra-ASEAN trade expected to grow by 8.7% annually until 2030, the bloc is a vital hub for global trade. Sunil Kaushal, Co-Head, Corporate & Investment Banking, Standard Chartered, highlights how businesses can capitalise on these opportunities to expand markets and navigate ASEAN’s dynamic economy.
Other reports
SEA’s Green Economy 2024 report
Southeast Asia’s Green Economy 2024 report delves into ASEAN’s decarbonisation journey, assessing the region’s progress in achieving 2030 climate commitments. It highlights key initiatives, identifies investable opportunities, and explores innovative finance mechanisms to unlock potential for energy transition.
Winning in ASEAN
ASEAN is a hotbed of opportunities. Four sectors in the region are projected to grow by more than 10% CAGR in the near team.
‘Winning in ASEAN’, a strategic point-of-view, explores the major shifts and disruptions impacting businesses as well as key winning strategies undertaken by corporates to thrive and achieve resilient growth across the region.
ASEAN Borderless Business
ASEAN offers significant business expansion and investment opportunities for organisations. Senior business leaders surveyed from seven trade corridors share how they plan to drive resilient growth in this dynamic landscape.
ASEAN-India Trade Opportunity
The Standard Chartered Trade Opportunity Report looks to a post-COVID-19 world, as economies stabilise and reopen. At a time when our global ties are endangered by challenges from pandemics to protectionism, this study is a roadmap of trade possibilities, looking beyond immediate threats to highlight the medium-term opportunities for greater trade between 5 key ASEAN markets and India.