Tech For Good Institute

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Virtual Banking: Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of a Digital-First Future

As Southeast Asia’s digital economy rapidly evolves, this article explores the early challenges faced by Metaverse Banking (MB), the structural and regulatory shifts now underway, and how a reimagined approach could position MB as a catalyst for financial inclusion and innovation among the region’s digitally native populations.

— Articles

Virtual Banking: Navigating the Promise and Pitfalls of a Digital-First Future

— TFGI Resources

The Future of Work: Advancing New Models of Work in Southeast Asia

The rapid pace of technological advancement and business model innovation is fundamentally transforming the nature of work across Southeast Asia (SEA). In response, the Tech For Good Institute (TFGI) is launching a platform to convene policymakers, researchers, and thought leaders in a series of discussions on New Models of Work. These insights will help shape a sustainable and inclusive future of work in the region.

— TFGI Resources

The Future of Work: Advancing New Models of Work in Southeast Asia

— Expert Opinion

Fit-for-Purpose Digital Platform Regulations: Navigating Thailand’s Economic Future

As Thailand navigates economic challenges and an increasingly dynamic digital landscape, Jirawat Poomsrikaew explores the urgent need for fit-for-purpose digital platform regulations that balance innovation, competitiveness, and public interest, laying the foundation for a resilient, forward-looking digital economy.

— Expert Opinion

Fit-for-Purpose Digital Platform Regulations: Navigating Thailand’s Economic Future

— Research, TFGI Reports

Digital Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s Next Frontier for Impact and Innovation

How can Southeast Asia harness digital innovation to drive inclusive and sustainable growth? Supported by the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore (IMDA) and launched at Asia Tech x Singapore 2025 (ATxSG), this report explores the region’s opportunity to capitalise on its digital momentum to advance sustainable development.

— Research, TFGI Reports

Digital Sustainability: Southeast Asia’s Next Frontier for Impact and Innovation

— Expert Opinion

Balancing Innovation and Oversight in ASEAN Competition Regimes for the Digital Economy

In this article, Dr. Wan Khatina Nawawi, Managing Director of EconWorks Advisory, discusses how ASEAN Member States’ (AMS) competition regimes must balance innovation with regulatory oversight by adopting flexible, context-sensitive approaches grounded in shared regional principles, in order to support fairer, more resilient digital markets across the region.

— Expert Opinion

Balancing Innovation and Oversight in ASEAN Competition Regimes for the Digital Economy

— TFGI Reports

A Framework for Confident Digital Society

This working paper by the Tech for Good Institute proposes an initial conceptual framework on how to enable a Confident Digital Society.

— TFGI Reports

A Framework for Confident Digital Society

This working paper by the Tech for Good Institute proposes an initial conceptual framework on how to enable a Confident Digital Society.

— Commentary

The Rise of Regional Language Models in Southeast Asia

A paper by the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace dives into the development of regional large language models (LLMs), highlighting their opportunity to approach underrepresented cultural and linguistic groups within Southeast Asia.

— Commentary

The Rise of Regional Language Models in Southeast Asia

— TFGI Reports

Leveraging Digital Platforms for Public Benefit

The Southeast Asian (SEA) region faces development challenges due to the dual transitions towards a digital and environmentally sustainable economy. This report presents case studies of how digital platforms contribute to economic growth and shape a more sustainable, inclusive, and equitable future for the region.

— TFGI Reports

Leveraging Digital Platforms for Public Benefit

— TFGI Insights

Have insights on Southeast Asia's digital landscape?

TFGI is on the lookout for visionaries, industry experts, and thought leaders to contribute their perspectives. Whether your passion lies in innovation, sustainable growth, or digital progress, your unique viewpoint on the digital economies of Southeast Asia can spark thought leadership and shape impactful discussions.

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Leveraging the promise of technology to advance inclusive, equitable and sustainable growth

While technology continues to turbocharge Southeast Asia’s growth and development, the reality is that it is also transforming our economies and societies in fundamental and unprecedented ways. We know little yet about how these profound changes may require adaptations in our economic, social, political and economic systems.

We have only scratched the surface in understanding the impact of technology in a complex region like Southeast Asia, and much more can be done to enrich our collective knowledge and engage in meaningful discussions on the topic.

The Tech for Good Institute is creating dialogue, research and communities to harness the promise of technology and its full potential to uplift lives in Southeast Asia. We are a non-profit founded by Grab, Southeast Asia’s leading superapp.