By Albert Chang and Michael Park

BOTH WRITERS ARE SENIOR PARTNERS AT MCKINSEY & COMPANY. ALBERT CHANG LEADS THE SOUTH-EAST ASIA OFFICES; MICHAEL PARK LEADS THE GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY, MEDIA & TELECOMMUNICATIONS PRACTICE.

People in Bangkok, Thailand. With over 660 million people, hundreds of languages and ten unique currencies, South-east Asia offers something no sandbox or simulator can: real-world complexity.
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As the region becomes one of few places where East and West tech ecosystems co-exist, it’s sparking bold innovation and global relevance