Question 1

What was the projected compound annual growth rate (CAGR) for Southeast Asia's e-commerce gross merchandise value (GMV) to reach $230 billion by 2026, accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic?

Accepted Answer

22%

Question 2

Despite global FinTech funding facing a third consecutive year of decline, by what percentage did FinTech funding in the ASEAN-6 economies drop year-on-year in 2024, demonstrating regional resilience?

Accepted Answer

Less than 1%

Question 3

In the first half of 2024 alone, how much investment was committed to building AI-ready data centers across Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, signaling strong government support for AI infrastructure?

Accepted Answer

More than US$30 billion

Question 4

Which ASEAN country has implemented a National Semiconductor Strategy in 2024 aiming to upskill 60,000 engineers to address the looming global shortfall of semiconductor professionals by 2030?

Accepted Answer

Malaysia

Question 5

Amidst geopolitical uncertainties, what record amount did investments in renewable energy across Asia reach in 2022, marking a 15% increase from the previous year?

Accepted Answer

$368 billion

Question 6

Cybercrime in Southeast Asia saw a significant increase between 2021 and 2022. By what percentage did cybercrime in the region rise during this period, fueled by rapid digitalization?

Accepted Answer

82%

Question 7

Which two ASEAN countries are noted for significantly adding mature-node capacity in their foundries, holding their ground against China's aggressive build-out, amidst global supply chain diversification efforts?

Accepted Answer

Singapore and Malaysia

Question 8

The ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement (DEFA), anticipated for signing in 2026, aims to usher in what specific benefits for the region's digital economy?

Accepted Answer

Harmonized standards and improved infrastructure interoperability

Question 9

By 2025, the total internet economy for Southeast Asia is forecast to grow to exceed what value, with Indonesia leading the region?

Accepted Answer

US$330 billion

Question 10

Fintech solutions, such as invoice financing and peer-to-peer (P2P) lending, are proving critical for which segment of ASEAN economies to navigate global trade frictions and access funds quicker?

Accepted Answer

Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)

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