Grab, Gojek, Shopee, these platforms aren’t just apps anymore. They’re the front door to the digital economy in Southeast Asia.

In Branch Out Season 5, Episode 6, we unpack how super-apps are reshaping access to services, money, and markets. From ride-hailing to loans and insurance, these ecosystems now touch every part of daily life.

We show why they’re outpacing banks and fintechs in reaching consumers, and what that means for businesses trying to stay visible and trusted.

If you're building in e-commerce, finance, or digital strategy, this episode is your guide to working with—not against—the region’s most powerful platforms.

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Southeast Asia is no longer just a low-cost factory floor. It’s becoming a high-tech manufacturing powerhouse.

In this episode of Branch Out, we track how the region’s factories are shifting from volume to value, adding $688 billion to GDP in 2024, with countries like Vietnam and Indonesia leading in semiconductors, EVs, and battery production.

We also look at what’s behind the shift: rising labor costs, global competition, and investor pressure for supply chain resilience and sustainability.

If you work in operations, manufacturing, or comms, this episode shows how the message behind the product is now just as important as the product itself.

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Cyberattacks are no longer an IT issue; they’re a business crisis.

In Branch Out Season 5, Episode 4, we dig into Southeast Asia’s cybersecurity wake-up call. Singapore alone saw attack volumes nearly double, and consumer trust is eroding fast.

We look at what’s driving the surge, who’s behind it, and why stolen credentials are the top entry point. You’ll also hear what regulators are doing in response, and why businesses need to treat cybersecurity like critical infrastructure, not a side expense.

If you’re in tech, finance, or communications, this episode shows why trust is the real bottom line and how to protect it.

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