The Inside Guide
to Succeeding in ASEAN
at every stage of their ASEAN journey
Connecting ASEAN & Beyond
Bangkok Bank supports businesses at every stage of their ASEAN journey, from identifying opportunities and building relationships to establishing a presence in new markets. Our network includes Permata Bank in Indonesia and a local presence in China, providing an important bridge between ASEAN and its major trading markets. Together with our industry expertise, local relationships and business-matching capabilities, this enables us to connect clients with the right partners and opportunities.
ASEAN: A Region of Opportunity
Home to a large and growing consumer market and strategically located at the heart of global trade flows, the region is becoming an increasingly attractive destination for trade, investment and business expansion as companies diversify supply chains and look for new sources of growth.
Its diverse markets and complementary strengths also help businesses build greater resilience in an increasingly uncertain world.
Opportunities span manufacturing, logistics, energy and the digital economy. Businesses that can navigate these connections will be best placed to capture the region's growth potential.
ASEAN in the Age of AI
This is matched by high demand for digital and cloud services from its huge population of nearly 700 million people. The combination of advanced manufacturing, growing digital adoption and well developed infrastructure, means the region is well positioned for the next wave of AI and digital investment.
Bangkok Bank helps clients navigate this rapidly evolving ecosystem. Building on our experience in energy and infrastructure finance, including support for data-center projects, we connect businesses by providing the relationships, expertise and opportunities needed to invest and grow across the wider digital economy.
Bangkok Bank: Your ASEAN Partner
Success in ASEAN depends on understanding both local markets and the connections between them.
Drawing on more than 80 years of experience across Thailand, ASEAN and international markets, Bangkok Bank combines deep local knowledge with an extensive regional network to help businesses grow and succeed across the region.
From market entry to regional expansion, we provide seamless cross-border banking solutions and on-the-ground support across ASEAN. Our experience spans industries driving the region's next phase of growth, including energy, infrastructure and high-value manufacturing, helping businesses expand with greater certainty.
The Inside Guide to Succeeding in ASEAN
In partnership with Bloomberg Media Studios, Bangkok Bank has produced The Inside Guide to Succeeding in ASEAN. Leveraging our long-established regional network, the series underscores our role in connecting investors with opportunities in ASEAN and helping companies to expand regionally and internationally.
Doing Business in Vietnam and Indonesia
The EV Opportunity
The Renewable Energy Opportunity
A Journey in Color and Culture
In partnership with Bloomberg Media Studios, Bangkok Bank has produced a documentary-style video to capture the spirit of Connecting ASEAN. The video A Journey in Color and Culture presents a vibrant kaleidoscope of imagery by photographer Athikhom Saengchai that captures the dynamism of Southeast Asia.
