This document discusses the impact of the ASEAN Economic Community (AEC) on the IT sector in 2015. It provides an overview of ICT development and policies across ASEAN countries. Key points include:
- AEC will create a single market and production base, increasing trade and investment opportunities for IT professionals and companies across ASEAN.
- Countries like Malaysia, Singapore, and the Philippines have developed strong ICT industries and aim to be regional hubs, while Vietnam and Indonesia are focusing on growing their IT workforce.
- Thailand's ICT policy aims to increase broadband access, develop IT talent, and grow the domestic ICT industry to 6.5-7% of GDP by 2020.
- The ASEAN