Ranked as the world’s 2nd most innovative country by Bloomberg, Singapore is a global leader in digital transformation and innovation. Home to 80 of the world’s top 100 tech companies, the city-state offers an ideal environment for scaling cutting-edge solutions and attracting top global tech talent.

As the second-largest city in Southeast Asia, Bangkok serves as Thailand’s economic powerhouse. With leading financial institutions, strategic seaports, and a rapidly growing digital economy, the city is a vibrant hub for FinTech, Food Tech, manufacturing innovation, and e-commerce – driven by high internet penetration and digital adoption.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia’s capital, ranks among the world’s top emerging startup ecosystems and has produced major success stories like Carsome. With strong government support and a growing digital infrastructure, Malaysia is positioning itself as a key player in Southeast Asia’s startup scene and a launchpad for regional innovation.

The largest economy in Southeast Asia, Indonesia is home to tech giants and unicorns like GO-JEK, Traveloka, and Tokopedia. With its dynamic market and startup-friendly environment, the country offers founders the opportunity to test and scale their products before expanding across the region.

The Philippines leads the world in daily online engagement, with users spending nearly 11 hours online each day. A well-established outsourcing industry and an English-speaking workforce create a strong foundation for startups – especially in FinTech, enterprise solutions, and InfoTech. Manila is the country’s startup epicenter.

Vietnam is rapidly gaining ground as a major tech investment destination. With $815 million pledged by investors to support startups, the country is emerging as a serious contender in Southeast Asia’s innovation race. Ho Chi Minh City is at the heart of this momentum, with plans underway to fund 1,000 startup projects by 2025.