Global tech companies looking to expand into ASEAN face both immense opportunity and rising complexity. ASEAN’s fast-growing digital economy is projected to reach US $600 billion by 2030, propelled by rapid cloud adoption, increasing AI workloads, and surging mobile data usage, according to a report from the ARC Group.

Asia’s Media & Entertainment (M&E) industry is entering a new era of transformation defined by surging demand for digital content, AI-powered workflows, and immersive audience experiences. The opportunities are immense.

As ASEAN’s digital economy grows rapidly, an increasing number of fintechs—from across Asia and other international markets—are moving to tap into its potential. But for those entering the market, it’s critical to recognise that the region’s fintech ecosystem is evolving swiftly, and that winning in this increasingly sophisticated market will require more than product innovation alone.

As the global economy becomes more interdependent, the importance of cross-border digital infrastructure is at a critical juncture. From allowing easy access to the cloud to energizing digital ecosystems across continents, the future will be with the organizations that lightly interconnect regions with speed, reliability, and intelligence. TM Global is at the centre of this mission.

TM Global, represented by our UK regional office team, participated in ITW Africa 2025 in Nairobi from 9–11 September, engaging with businesses looking to scale their digital operations beyond Africa.

We met with customers at the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF) Lounge as part of our GLF Community membership benefits, and hosted a sponsored coffee station — creating spaces to explore how TM Global’s infrastructure and services can support regional growth.