ASEAN’s Expanding Export Base, Driven by Electronics and Resources
Exports have doubled over the past decade as electronics manufacturing hubs and resource-exporting economies drive ASEAN’s trade expansion.
Malaysia: ASEAN’s Most Balanced Upper-Middle Income Growth Platform
Diversified global trade exposure, strong manufacturing intensity and rising FDI underpin resilient growth with lower volatility than many regional peers.
ASEAN-6: Diversified Industrial Engines of Southeast Asia
Combining high-tech export platforms, scale-driven domestic markets and a global trade hub, ASEAN-6 is a uniquely diversified industrial ecosystem.
The Next Wave of Global Industrial Export Growth Is Consolidating in Key Emerging Markets
Industrial export growth is concentrated in emerging-market hubs supplying the U.S., EU and China, led by Mexico and Taiwan (China).
High-Tech Export Intensity Since 2007 Across Major Manufacturing Economies
Some manufacturing economies have upgraded to tech-intensive exports while others have plateaued despite scale.
Emerging Market Exporters Beyond China to Watch in 2026
Export growth in emerging markets beyond China is concentrating among a small group of mid-scale exporters outpacing global trade.
Trade Crossroads of the World: The Strategic Rise of ASEAN’s Exports
The 11 ASEAN economies are integrated into a diverse bloc in Southeast Asia, a region that is now the world’s leading conduit between East and West.
High-Tech Exports: China Leading, Asia Rising
China is the global leader in high-tech exports, and Asian economies feature prominently among the top ten exporters.
Country Profile – Malaysia
Malaysia has a USD 420 billion economy (2024) and real GDP growth of 5.1%.
Southeast Asia: The USD 4-trillion Economy
With rapid GDP growth, expanding trade networks and investment inflows, Southeast Asia retains its enduring appeal as a vital destination for multinational corporations seeking to diversify their supply chains and tap into Asia's growing consumer markets.