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.

Thailand recognizes the need for AI-specific laws to help meet its development goals. Photo credit: iStock/WANAN YOSSINGKUM.

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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.

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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.

Thailand have started to lay the foundations for a more responsive and resilient disaster management system. Photo credit: PongMoji/iStock.

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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.

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.

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

Sustaining growth and innovation in the digital economy requires a well-balanced regulatory ecosystem.