ASEAN's manufacturing sector recovered after four months, with Vietnam and Thailand leading the way. However, businesses remain cautious about hiring amid risks from war, inflation, and global trade turmoil.

Those who adapt quickly and incorporate these trends into their operational strategies may become leaders in this new era of Southeast Asia.

Analysts advise ASEAN to accelerate regional trade expansion, join more cooperation frameworks RCEP-CPTPP, and strengthen relations with Europe, India, and the Persian Gulf.

The aviation industry in Southeast Asia is undergoing a major transformation as old airports, or airports that were the main airports of each country in the past, come back to life.