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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
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Leapfrogging in Southeast Asia: A Path to Digital and Economic Transformation

The rapid digital transformation in Southeast Asia means that the region's economic landscape is being reshaped faster than ever. This article highlights key components of
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Integrating National Sustainability and Digital Roadmaps for Sustainable Digitalisation

This article builds on concepts articulated by Calista Chong in her article “Digital Sustainability and Sustainable Digitalisation: Shaping Southeast Asia's Digital Economy”. The
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Digitalisation and AI: Catalysts for Quality Tourism in Southeast Asia

AI and related technologies present transformative opportunities to advance a country's tourism vision. In this article, Mohammad Matin Mohdari, Head of Public Policy, Government and
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How AI Can Expand Economic Mobility & Workforce Inclusion

On February 25, 2025, the Tech for Good Institute (TFGI) participated in a panel entitled “How AI Can Expand Economic Mobility & Workforce Inclusion” at
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The Importance of Humanising AI in Business: Transforming the Modern Workforce

This article is based on the keynote address given by Mr. Fabian Bigar, Secretary General of the Ministry of Digital, at the International Innovation Summit
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Dr. Ming Tan is a Senior Fellow and the Founding Executive Director for the Tech for Good Institute. She is concurrently a Senior Fellow at the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore. Her interests lie at the intersection of technology, business and society, including sustainability and innovation.

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Research

Rigorous studies and data that inform regional tech policies

Report 04 Nov 2026

Realising Scam Resilience in Southeast Asia-6

The report examines the state of scam resilience in Southeast Asia, focusing on six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam. Surveying 6,000 respondents across these countries, the report outlines the severity and effects of scam risks on the region’s digital economy aspirations, anchoring on the user experience throughout the scam lifecycle. It presents an updated view of the potential policy priorities for realising scam resilience in Southeast Asia through a whole-of-society approach.

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Resources 12 Aug 2026

Infographic: From Framework to implementation

Based on Tech for Good Institute’s The Evolution of Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6 initiative, this infographic tracks selected policy and regulatory developments across the six economies.

Read the full report here: The Evolution of Tech Governance in Southeast Asia (Third Edition).

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Insights

Expert analysis on regional emerging trends

Perspectives 09 Oct 2026

Sovereignty, Safety, Skilling: What Six Roundtables across Southeast Asia Taught Us About AI Governance

Across six roundtables in Southeast Asia under our Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6 series, stakeholders identified three priorities shaping the region’s next phase of AI governance: sovereignty, safety, and skilling. This article by Keith Detros, Programme Manager, and Duong Dinh, Programme Associate at the Tech for Good Institute, examines how these priorities are taking different forms across countries and why regional cooperation will be critical to turning national approaches into a more resilient and interoperable AI ecosystem.

Country Spotlights 15 Sep 2026

ASEAN’s 11th Member: Charting Timor-Leste’s Digital Future

Admission as ASEAN's 11th member offers Timor-Leste a clear pathway to diversify beyond oil through the digital economy. However, infrastructure gaps, high internet costs, and low digital literacy threaten to stall progress. This article examines the structural hurdles and strategic opportunities defining Timor-Leste's regional integration.

Perspectives 28 Aug 2026

What does the World Cup teach Southeast Asia About Its Digital Future

AI can level the playing field, but technology alone never guarantees success. Using the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a lens, this article explores how football serves as a practical policy laboratory—revealing how nations must pair AI access with deep investments in talent, institutions, and local innovation ecosystems to build lasting digital capability.

Engagements

Dialogues connecting policymakers, researchers and industry

Event Highlights 26 Oct 2026

Disrupting Global Scam Networks: The Case for Public-Private Enforcement in ASEAN

Event Highlights 28 Aug 2026

Building the AI Capabilities Southeast Asia’s SMEs Need to Stay Competitive

Event Highlights 28 Aug 2026

From Policy to Delivery: Building Digital Capability

Across the region

Perspectives 06 Jul 2026

The Balancing Act: Harmonising AI Development and Governance in Southeast Asia

In this article, Malaysia’s national centre driving the adoption and governance of Fourth Industrial Revolution technologies, Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution (MYCentre4IR) provides a regional overview of AI governance and safety approaches, followed by a deep dive into Malaysia’s AI safety and governance efforts. This article is the first part of a two-part series examining ASEAN’s AI safety and governance landscape.

Country Spotlights 24 Aug 2026

Beyond Credit Access: Regulatory Gaps in Thailand’s Data-Driven Finance for MSMEs

Micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) drive Thailand’s economy, yet credit gaps and collateral shortfalls severely constrain their growth. In response, the Bank of Thailand launched its "Three Opens" financial reform. This article examines the initiative's data-driven approach, identifies key regulatory bottlenecks, and offers policy recommendations to build a more inclusive digital finance ecosystem.

Perspectives 09 Oct 2026

Sovereignty, Safety, Skilling: What Six Roundtables across Southeast Asia Taught Us About AI Governance

Across six roundtables in Southeast Asia under our Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6 series, stakeholders identified three priorities shaping the region’s next phase of AI governance: sovereignty, safety, and skilling. This article by Keith Detros, Programme Manager, and Duong Dinh, Programme Associate at the Tech for Good Institute, examines how these priorities are taking different forms across countries and why regional cooperation will be critical to turning national approaches into a more resilient and interoperable AI ecosystem.

Country Spotlights 15 Sep 2026

ASEAN’s 11th Member: Charting Timor-Leste’s Digital Future

Admission as ASEAN's 11th member offers Timor-Leste a clear pathway to diversify beyond oil through the digital economy. However, infrastructure gaps, high internet costs, and low digital literacy threaten to stall progress. This article examines the structural hurdles and strategic opportunities defining Timor-Leste's regional integration.

Perspectives 28 Aug 2026

What does the World Cup teach Southeast Asia About Its Digital Future

AI can level the playing field, but technology alone never guarantees success. Using the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a lens, this article explores how football serves as a practical policy laboratory—revealing how nations must pair AI access with deep investments in talent, institutions, and local innovation ecosystems to build lasting digital capability.

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Focus areas that might interest you

Digital Economy

Tech Governance

Examining how Southeast Asia is shaping tech governance through evolving regulation, policy innovation, and regional cooperation to support responsible digital development.

Digital Economy

Responsible AI Adoption

Examining how AI can be adopted responsibly to strengthen businesses, improve livelihoods, and address emerging risks across Southeast Asia.

Digital Society

Inclusive Digital Growth

Exploring how Southeast Asia can foster more inclusive digital growth through stronger readiness, participation, and future-ready digital capabilities.

Digital Economy

Financial Inclusion

Exploring how digital technologies can expand financial inclusion and improve access to financial services for underserved communities across Southeast Asia.

Digital Economy

Digital Sustainability

Exploring how Southeast Asia can harness digital innovation, regional cooperation, and responsible business to advance sustainable development and growth.

Digital Economy

Digital Resilience

Examining how Southeast Asian economies can strengthen resilience against cyber threats through stronger capabilities, coordination, and adaptive governance.

Digital Society

Digital Platforms for Public Benefit

Examining how digital platforms can create public value through inclusive access, cross-sector collaboration, and more effective digital governance in Southeast Asia.

Digital Society

Confident Digital Society

Exploring how Southeast Asia can build a more confident digital society through stronger trust, resilience, and protection against emerging digital risks.

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Mouna Aouri

Programme Fellow

Mouna Aouri is an Institute Fellow at the Tech For Good Institute. As a social entrepreneur, impact investor, and engineer, her experience spans over two decades in the MENA region, South East Asia, and Japan. She is founder of Woomentum, a Singapore-based platform dedicated to supporting women entrepreneurs in APAC through skill development and access to growth capital through strategic collaborations with corporate entities, investors and government partners.

Dr Ming Tan

Senior Fellow & Founding Executive Director

Dr Ming Tan is Senior Fellow at the Tech for Good Institute; where she served as founding Executive Director of the non-profit focused on research and policy at the intersection of technology, society and the economy in Southeast Asia. She is concurrently a Senior Fellow at and the Centre for Governance and Sustainability at the National University of Singapore and Advisor to the Founder of the COMO Group, a Singaporean portfolio of lifestyle companies operating in 15 countries worldwide. Ming was previously Managing Director of IPOS International, part of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore. Prior to joining the public sector, she was Head of Stewardship of the COMO Group.


Ming also serves on the boards of several private companies, Singapore’s National Volunteer and Philanthropy Centre, Singapore Network Information Centre (SGNIC), and on the Digital and Technology Advisory Panel for Esplanade–Theatres on the Bay, Singapore’s national performing arts centre. Her current portfolio spans philanthropy, social impact, sustainability and innovation.