The ASEAN+3 grouping is strategically positioning itself to capitalize on evolving global value chain dynamics, according to He Dong, chief economist at the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office. Speaking at the Bund Summit 2025, Dong emphasized the region’s potential to strengthen production networks and attract international investment through coordinated economic policies.
“By enhancing regional connectivity and industrial complementarity, ASEAN+3 can become an indispensable hub in the post-pandemic global economy,” Dong told CGTN’s Michael Wang during the summit. The remarks come as multinational corporations diversify supply chains amid geopolitical uncertainties.
Analysts suggest this shift could benefit Southeast Asia’s manufacturing sectors while creating opportunities for technology transfer and infrastructure development. For investors, the trend signals potential growth in sectors ranging from renewable energy components to advanced electronics across ASEAN+3 economies.
The development holds particular significance for the Asian diaspora, offering new avenues for cross-border collaboration. Cultural explorers and business professionals alike are watching how these economic strategies might reshape trade routes and urban development patterns across the region.
