Asia’s export game is being radically reshaped by tech, geopolitics, and shifting consumer tastes.
And while the U.S. has largely fueled Asia’s export boom, post-election trade jitters are forcing the region to diversify. In 2023 alone, the U.S. imported over $1.4 trillion in Asian goods including electronics, machinery, textiles, and consumer products.
To stay ahead of the curve, governments and manufacturers across Asia must double down on tech and infrastructure while casting a wider net for new markets.
Sanjay Mathur, Chief Economist for Southeast Asia and India at ANZ offers his thoughts.
