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Tech for Good Institute

Tech for Good Institute

The Tech for Good Institute is a nonprofit organization working to leverage the promise of technology and the digital economy for inclusive, equitable, and sustainable growth in Southeast Asia. The Institute is seed funded by Grab, a leading superapp in Southeast Asia.

When it comes to adopting AI, education systems are still catching up. Most curricula emphasize theory over the task-based skills needed in AI-powered workplaces. Photo credit: iStock/Nutthaseth Vanchaichana.
Article
21 January 2026

AI for Good: Toward a Confident Digital Society in Southeast Asia

AI is no longer confined to labs or large corporations. It is quietly revolutionizing how societies function.
The value of Malaysia's e-commerce sector rose from RM1.13 trillion ($267 billion) in 2022 to RM1.22 trillion in 2024. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
3 December 2025

Finding the Regulatory Balance amid Malaysia’s E-Commerce Growth

Sustaining growth and innovation in the digital economy requires a well-balanced regulatory ecosystem.
Thailand have started to lay the foundations for a more responsive and resilient disaster management system. Photo credit: PongMoji/iStock.
Article
17 September 2025

What Thailand’s Earthquake Reveals about Tech, Trust, and Readiness

The experience highlights how countries can move from fragmented emergency response to inclusive, scalable, tech-enabled disaster governance.
Thailand recognizes the need for AI-specific laws to help meet its development goals. Photo credit: iStock/WANAN YOSSINGKUM.
Article
5 June 2025

Navigating Thailand’s AI Law: Development at a Crossroads

Ultimately, Thailand must strike a balance between AI governance and technological advancement to build a sustainable and competitive AI ecosystem.
The Evolution of Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6 cover.
Publication
22 May 2025

The Evolution of Tech Governance in Southeast Asia-6

This report provides a comprehensive analysis of the regulatory and governance frameworks shaping the region’s digital future.
Despite Southeast Asia’s youthful population, with 380 million people under the age of 35, many still lack essential digital skills. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
5 February 2025

Harnessing Digital Platforms for Southeast Asia’s Inclusive Prosperity

To realize the full public benefit of digital platforms, the region must prioritize investments in digital public infrastructure and foundational technologies.
AI can play a crucial role in addressing the numerous and pressing needs of the region. Photo credit: iStock/Thicha Satapitanon.
Article
5 September 2024

Enabling Safe and Inclusive Use of AI in Southeast Asia

Ensuring technology systems cater to the region's ethnic and cultural diversity is essential not only for AI but also for technology and tech-driven business models in general.
Southeast Asia's digital economy is expected to reach $1 trillion in gross merchandise value by 2030. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
9 May 2024

Reaching New Heights: Southeast Asia's Digital Economy

Closing the digital divide, broadening digital participation, nurturing nascent sectors, and establishing the right policies are key in developing the region's potential.
ASEAN countries were quick to shift to telehealth during the pandemic. Photo credit: iStock/DragonImages.
Article
7 March 2024

Advancing the Digital Health Ecosystem in Southeast Asia

ASEAN governments need to embed digital transformation strategies into broader national health plans.
In the Philippines, just 41% of STEM graduates are women, and only 36.6% of them secure STEM roles within a year. Photo credit: ADB.
Article
16 February 2024

Navigating the Gender Wage Gap in Today’s Modern World

Ensuring pay structures are transparent, correcting gender biases, and promoting the benefits of a diversified workplace can help bridge the gap.