ASEAN Countries at a Glance

Indonesia

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 277 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 1.39 trillion
  • Currency
    Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
  • Top Exports
    Coal, Palm Oil, Electrical Machinery, Rubber, LNG
  • Key Industries
    Manufacturing, Mining, Energy, FMCG, Digital Economy
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Significant opportunities in energy, raw materials, consumer goods sourcing, and joint manufacturing ventures.

Malaysia

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 34 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 434 billion
  • Currency
    Malaysian Ringgit (MYR)
  • Top Exports
    Electronics, Electrical Equipment, Palm Oil, Chemicals
  • Key Industries
    Electronics, Halal Food, Petrochemicals, Medical Devices
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Electronics manufacturing, halal-certified products, and strategic access to the wider ASEAN market.

Singapore

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 5.9 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 501 billion
  • Currency
    Singapore Dollar (SGD)
  • Top Exports
    Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Chemicals, Machinery
  • Key Industries
    Finance, Logistics, Trade Services, Biotechnology
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Ideal location for regional headquarters, re-export activities, fintech, and high-value trade services.

Thailand

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 71 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 545 billion
  • Currency
    Thai Baht (THB)
  • Top Exports
    Vehicles, Electronics, Rubber, Food Products
  • Key Industries
    Automotive, Electronics, Food Processing, Tourism
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Automotive parts, processed food exports, and electronics sourcing and assembly.

Philippines

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 114 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 440 billion
  • Currency
    Philippine Peso (PHP)
  • Top Exports
    Electronics, Machinery, Coconut Products
  • Key Industries
    BPO, Electronics, Agribusiness, Construction
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    IT and business services, electronics assembly, and agriculture-based exports.

Brunei

ASEAN Membership Year: 1984

  • Population
    ≈ 0.45 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 17 billion
  • Currency
    Brunei Dollar (BND)
  • Top Exports
    Crude Oil, LNG, Petrochemicals
  • Key Industries
    Energy, Petrochemicals, Halal Food
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Energy trade, halal food processing, and niche investment opportunities.

Vietnam

ASEAN Membership Year: 1967

  • Population
    ≈ 100 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 430 billion
  • Currency
    Vietnamese Dong (VND)
  • Top Exports
    Electronics, Textiles, Footwear, Furniture
  • Key Industries
    Manufacturing, Textiles, Electronics, Furniture
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Cost-effective manufacturing for apparel, furniture, and electronics sourcing.

Laos

ASEAN Membership Year: 1997

  • Population
    ≈ 7.6 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 15 billion
  • Currency
    Lao Kip (LAK)
  • Top Exports
    Electricity, Minerals, Wood Products
  • Key Industries
    Hydropower, Mining, Agriculture
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Electricity exports, raw materials supply, and cross-border infrastructure trade.

Myanmar

ASEAN Membership Year: 1997

  • Population
    ≈ 55 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 65 billion
  • Currency
    Myanmar Kyat (MMK)
  • Top Exports
    Natural Gas, Garments, Agricultural Products
  • Key Industries
    Agriculture, Textiles, Energy
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Garments manufacturing, agricultural exports, and future-oriented sourcing opportunities.

Cambodia

ASEAN Membership Year: 1999

  • Population
    ≈ 17 million
  • GDP
    ≈ USD 30 billion
  • Currency
    Cambodian Riel (KHR)
  • Top Exports
    Garments, Footwear, Rice, Bicycles
  • Key Industries
    Textiles, Agriculture, Light Manufacturing
  • Trade opportunity / business angle
    Apparel sourcing, agro-processing, and SME-focused manufacturing.