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PolicyCA / Silicon Valley·Ranked Friday, July 17, 2026

Southeast Asia ‘has not really moved up the value chain’ and risks missing the AI boom, says Standard Chartered’s chief ASEAN economist

Southeast Asia risks missing AI boom due to limited value-chain advancement.

Southeast Asia ‘has not really moved up the value chain’ and risks missing the AI boom, says Standard Chartered’s chief ASEAN economist

“Every country wants to have the next Silicon Valley or be the next AI mega-producer, but getting there isn’t just a matter of snapping one's fingers."

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#39 that day2.35/ 10
Technology breakthrough · weight 30%1/10
Economic impact · weight 25%3/10
Job impact · weight 20%3/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%2/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%4/10

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