This paper explores the transformative shift to Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) systems in highway management, focusing on deployment patterns and the realized benefits. By analyzing global ETC trends and taking a deep dive into Vietnam’s experience, it offers practical policy insights for developing countries facing this critical transition. A key feature of the paper is...Read More

Singapore’s Digital Economy is significant and has experienced strong growth in recent years. It contributed an estimated S$106 billion or 17.3% of Singapore’s gross domestic product (GDP) in 2022, up from S$58 billion or 13% of GDP in 2017. These are among several key findings published in the inaugural Singapore Digital Economy (SGDE) Report, developed...Read More

e-Conomy SEA is a multi-year research programme launched by Google and Temasek in 2016. Bain & Company joined the programme as lead research partner in 2019. The research leverages primary research, Temasek insights, Bain analysis, Google Trends, expert interviews, and industry sources to shed light on the digital economy in Southeast Asia. Click on the...Read More

Book Title : Outlook on ASEAN Energy 2023 Introduction : Outlook on ASEAN Energy 2023” is a study that provides key insights into Southeast Asia’s energy situation in 2023. The report was written by internal staff at the ASEAN Centre for Energy (ACE). The analysis was based on data and information collected from various reliable sources:...Read More

Book Title : APO Productivity Databook 2023 Introduction : The 16th edition of the APO Productivity Databook provides comprehensive analyses of Asia’s economic growth and productivity from 1970 to 2021, with projections to 2030. Baseline indicators are provided for 31 Asian economies, including 21 APO members, 10 nonmembers, and reference economies such as Australia, France, Italy,...Read More

  Book Title : ASEAN Statistical Yearbook 2023 Introduction : The ASEAN Statistical Yearbook 2023 provides a wide range of key statistical indicators of ASEAN and its member states which covers population, education, health, employment, macroeconomic, trade in goods and services, foreign direct investment, transport, tourism, agriculture, manufacturing, and other social indicators. Click on the below links...Read More