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ASEAN Firms Shift 81% of Investment Plans Into Asia as Supply Chains Move Closer to Home

Singapore, 26 May 2026 – Southeast Asian companies are increasingly turning inward for growth, with business leaders planning to allocate 81% of capital expenditure within Asia over the next three years as regional supply chains become more important amid global uncertainty.

The shift reflects a broader strategic recalibration among ASEAN companies. Rather than relying heavily on distant markets, firms are prioritising expansion within ASEAN, their domestic markets and China, while taking a more cautious approach toward the United States and European Union.

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