The Digital Economy in Southeast Asia : Strengthening the Foundations for Future Growth

World Bank

World Bank, Washington, DC

关键词: DIGITAL ECONOMY;    SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE;    INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY;    COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SERVICES;    DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY;   

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学科分类：社会科学、人文和艺术（综合）

来源: World Bank Open Knowledge Repository

【 摘 要 】

The signs of digital technology adoptionare evident across Southeast Asia. In big cities, the use ofmobile phones for messaging and social media has becomeubiquitous. Ride-sharing services and delivery riders usingapps to obtain their next booking are changing the face ofurban transport and other services. As consumers go onlineto purchase products, they are recasting the future ofbrick-and-mortar retail businesses. The impacts of thedigital revolution are not limited to a few prominent socialnetworking sites, online businesses, or mobile apps. Digitalplatforms – a combination of technical innovation, newbusiness models, and value proposition – in the private andin some cases the public sector, offer a range of productsand services via digital channels. The use of digitaltechnology is transforming – indeed, disrupting – allsectors, notably services such as logistics and finance, butalso industrial production and agriculture. These are allvisible manifestations of a growing digital economy.Southeast Asia is primed to embrace this digital revolution.There is a high level of interest from governments,businesses, and individuals in the region to support thegrowth of the digital economy and maximize its benefits.There is significant excitement about the rise of e-commerceplatforms and app-based companies – including theregion's own "unicorn" technology companies.Southeast Asia leads the world in some indicators on the useof the Internet, for example in social media and messaging.