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South-east Asia stays hot on investors’ radars; manufacturing, real estate among biggest draws

The prospects are also promising for the infrastructure and tourism sectors in 2025

Crystal Heng

Crystal Heng

Published Fri, Dec 27, 2024 · 05:00 AM
    • Tourist arrivals are gaining momentum in Asean post-pandemic.
    • Tourist arrivals are gaining momentum in Asean post-pandemic. PHOTO: CMG

    SOUTH-EAST Asia remains a hot spot for global investment, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reaching an all-time high of US$230 billion in 2023, bucking the global trend.

    Manufacturing, infrastructure, real estate and tourism are among the hottest sectors for FDI in the region, with experts optimistic about the prospects in those areas in the coming year.

    Manufacturing

    In 2024, the lion’s share of FDI inflows to Asean remained concentrated in the cornerstone manufacturing sector, which is poised for growth in key areas such as high-value-added electronics and electric vehicles (EVs).

    Asean BusinessManufacturingInfrastructureReal estateTourism

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