
Jeju, Republic of Korea – September 2025 – The Southeast Asia Public Policy Institute (SEAPPI) today launched its latest policy white paper, Toward Balanced Digital Platform Regulation in Southeast Asia: Empowering Innovation and Inclusive Growth, which will form the basis of discussions about the future of the digital economy during the APEC Small and Medium…

Digital platforms have become the backbone of the Asia–Pacific economy. Southeast Asia’s internet economy alone exceeded USD 200 billion in 2023 and is projected to surpass USD 300 billion in 2025, driven by e-commerce, fintech, mobility, food delivery, and digital content. Platforms now function as essential infrastructure for trade, payments, logistics, and communication, opening extraordinary…