Asia is home to a diverse and thriving ecosystem of fast growth technology companies, investors, pioneering innovation and world-class research and development. Fuelled by rapid urbanization and a growing middle class set to contribute to half of global consumption growth in the next decade, the demand for technology is growing.
Hong Kong punches above its weight as an oasis for scale-up companies through its strong capital market, five top-100 ranking universities, cosmopolitan business scene and position as a gateway between East and West. High growth technology sectors in the city include financial technology, digital assets, artificial intelligence and biomedical technology.
Famous for its semiconductor industry, Taiwan is also home to a growing technology industry, in areas such as biotechnology and IoT. Meanwhile, while small, Thailand’s start-up scene is growing rapidly as investment continues to increase.