About Invest ASEAN

Sectors

The sectors drawing foreign direct investment into ASEAN, and what each one offers investors across the eleven Member States.

  • Advanced Manufacturing

    Advanced manufacturing—particularly semiconductors, electronics, and apparel—forms the backbone of ASEAN’s FDI landscape, anchoring the region’s role in global supply chains. Semiconductor and…

  • Digital Economy & ICT

    The digital economy and ICT sector have emerged as one of the fastest-growing contributors to foreign direct investment in ASEAN, reflecting the…

  • Financial Services

    Financial services are the single largest contributor to foreign direct investment in ASEAN, reflecting their central role in the regional investment ecosystem.…

  • Green Sectors

    Green sectors in ASEAN, comprising renewable energy, electric vehicles (EVs), and batteries, play an increasingly important role in shaping foreign direct investment…

  • Healthcare & Pharmaceuticals

    Healthcare and pharmaceuticals are an emerging yet increasingly significant component of ASEAN’s FDI landscape, contributing through manufacturing, services, and integrated value chain…

  • Manufacturing

    Manufacturing is the largest and most dynamic contributor to foreign direct investment in ASEAN, underpinning the region’s role as a global production…

  • Professional, Scientific & Technical (R&D)

    Professional, scientific, and technical activities, including research and development (R&D), represent a rapidly growing component of foreign direct investment in ASEAN, reflecting…

  • Real Estate

    Real estate is a significant contributor to foreign direct investment in ASEAN, supporting economic expansion, urbanisation, and the development of industrial ecosystems…

  • Transportation & Logistics

    Transportation and logistics are essential components of ASEAN’s foreign direct investment landscape, acting as critical enablers of trade, industrial activity, and regional…

  • Wholesale & Retail Trade

    Wholesale and retail trade represent a significant contributor to foreign direct investment in ASEAN, reflecting the region’s growing role as a consumption…

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