China's Influence on ASEAN's Digital Economy: Is It a Blueprint for Success?

[{"selector":"#anim-e4b5ebd0-b2a6-4cdd-924b-9d5fd84cc7f5 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0.003959151804944875%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5eaf88a5-ac7f-4956-8538-36318005c1d0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ee05a6e6-3b27-418c-99b5-63a2733d5308","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 321.32629%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Indonesia is not China from a decade ago. Investors should look beyond the "time capsule" approach to thrive in ASEAN's digital economy.

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[{"selector":"#anim-1a7a1c55-8b63-480a-a88f-2706ddec66e8 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.2477934847061%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-908224ad-b34c-40c3-9f57-37f07fec31d7","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f39880c2-895c-47d0-93b8-c541cc162afd","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 265.62972%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Chinese tech companies prioritize universal appeal, while ASEAN startups focus on effective localization and understanding local cultures.

[{"selector":"#anim-9d71662a-f8d8-48bb-a2b1-b95a5cbaf49f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.806472097164625%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-e15ffc12-19e1-4864-b388-f481042404f5","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6296dd44-1488-478a-960c-082146682b79","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 332.61655%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Regulations and market risks in China can be unpredictable, making investors cautious about investing in the Chinese digital economy.

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[{"selector":"#anim-804d594f-8f76-4116-a23d-53ee1bc13699 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(31.249999886225726%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ed800fd8-bad6-443e-bdf5-d60e0f50c8f1","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9fb560c6-46e0-4724-87c5-f5703ee49448","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 415.04637%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Supply chain inefficiencies in ASEAN provide opportunities for startups to innovate and optimize operations.

[{"selector":"#anim-a6426f60-ed07-431d-ad16-3239515c8749 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-7.812499744007886%, 0, 0) translate(-25%, 0%) scale(1.5)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0) translate(0%, 0%) scale(1)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"fill":"forwards"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c947c35b-aca7-4464-98c4-23c3f5b225b0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-6d300ed8-9776-4504-bc1a-e20705aab9b7","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(0px, 332.61655%, 0)","translate3d(0px, 0px, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":600,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.2, 0.6, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Investors should understand the local nuances of ASEAN markets and seek in-market partners for successful tech investments.