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These firms were direct competitors, each renowned for their film and camera products throughout the 20th century. But when the digital revolution disrupted their core business, their responses could not have been more different – and so were the outcomes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/a06d9292-304e-4709-80f2-bd0f1f6757a1/Screenshot+2025-03-17+154955.png Perspectives - Innovate or Fade: Why Companies That Don’t Adapt Get Left Behind - Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine learning have emerged as game-changing innovation fronts across industries. AI allows companies to harness big data and computing power to make smarter decisions, automate routine tasks, and even create new products and services. Adoption of AI has accelerated rapidly worldwide. In 2017, only about 20% of companies had incorporated AI in at least one business area; today roughly 50% of companies are using AI in some form, a figure that doubled in just five years . Surveys indicate that as of 2023, over 80% of global enterprises are either using or exploring AI solutions in their operations . From chatbots handling customer service inquiries, to AI algorithms optimizing supply chains, to advanced analytics predicting maintenance needs, AI applications are proliferating. Source: McKinsey & Co. Analysis https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/521bc49d-2b3f-42b4-b737-a2ca324e9bf9/Screenshot+2025-03-17+154340.png Perspectives - Innovate or Fade: Why Companies That Don’t Adapt Get Left Behind - Digital transformation refers to integrating digital technology into all aspects of a business – from operations and processes to customer experiences and business models. It’s not just about adopting new tech for its own sake, but about leveraging technology to drive efficiency, value, and growth. In recent years, virtually every industry has seen a surge in digital initiatives, a trend accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Global spending on digital transformation reached $1.85 trillion in 2022, up 16% from the previous year , and worldwide DX investment is projected to keep rising at a double-digit pace, approaching $2.8–3 trillion within a few years. This massive investment reflects the priority businesses place on going digital. Source: ElectroIQ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/1981ba45-bb9b-4a12-b236-6b386623d04f/Screenshot+2025-03-17+153331.png Perspectives - Innovate or Fade: Why Companies That Don’t Adapt Get Left Behind - For business leaders, the message is clear: innovation is not optional. A striking data point comes from the evolving tenure of corporations in the S&P 500 index. In 1965, the average company on the S&P 500 could expect a 33-year run in the index; by 2016, that average lifespan had narrowed to just 24 years, and it’s projected to shrink to only 12 years by 2027. 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This framework has helped Malaysia attract more than 8,000 international companies from over 40 countries. However, Malaysia's experience also highlights a significant challenge: political instability can partially offset the benefits of protectionist realignment. Recent research found that political instability has a significant negative effect on FDI, with a 0.27% decrease in FDI for each unit increase in political instability. This suggests that SASEA countries need political stability alongside favorable investment policies to fully capitalize on the opportunities created by global protectionist trends. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/c7821031-4595-4a3c-b767-20acb399b858/mike-enerio-7ryPpZK1qV8-unsplash.jpg Perspectives - The Paradoxical Benefit: How Protectionist Policies Are Accelerating SASEA's Economic Development - Singapore: Strategic Infrastructure Investment Singapore, as a highly developed economy within SASEA, faces unique challenges from rising protectionism. Unlike other SASEA countries that can compete on labor costs, Singapore must position itself as a high-value hub within reconfigured supply chains. In response to increasing competition from advanced economies rolling out "massive subsidies" for domestic production in strategic industries, Singapore has focused on investing in connectivity infrastructure. The ongoing construction of Changi Airport Terminal 5 and Tuas Port aims to significantly enhance Singapore's capacity and reinforce its status as a business and logistics hub. These investments have already attracted more multinational corporations to anchor their regional and global supply chain operations in Singapore. This strategy demonstrates how even high-cost economies within SASEA can benefit from protectionist realignment by positioning themselves as critical nodes in diversified supply chains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/19e11106-1455-46c8-9372-9401ee6a469e/julian-yu-_WuPjE-MPHo-unsplash.jpg Perspectives - The Paradoxical Benefit: How Protectionist Policies Are Accelerating SASEA's Economic Development - India: Scale and Technology Transfer India's massive domestic market and relatively low wages are attracting companies seeking alternatives to China. Apple's expansion of iPhone manufacturing operations in India exemplifies this trend, with the company redirecting production that would likely have remained in China absent current trade tensions. India's electronics manufacturing has shown dramatic growth, with mobile phone production increasing from $3 billion in 2014 to $38 billion in 2023, transforming the country from a net importer to an exporter of smartphones. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/cec748dc-700c-4bff-8976-934b728e0850/fikri-rasyid-IBb_Y65z5ZU-unsplash.jpg Perspectives - The Paradoxical Benefit: How Protectionist Policies Are Accelerating SASEA's Economic Development - Indonesia: Leveraging Resources for Industrial Development Indonesia's abundant natural resources are attracting significant investment, particularly in processing industries. The country received approximately $33 billion in greenfield manufacturing FDI in 2023, much of which might previously have gone to China. Indonesia is successfully pressuring China to invest in its local battery supply chain, demonstrating how SASEA countries can use their market access to secure valuable technology transfers. This strategy is particularly effective in sectors like electric vehicle battery production, where Indonesia's nickel reserves (22% of global reserves) give it significant leverage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/67a03fcd3478146945044a75/4659772b-4a69-40e5-b85e-71611a5f1676/salman-preeom-mO1_udD5iCs-unsplash.jpg Perspectives - The Paradoxical Benefit: How Protectionist Policies Are Accelerating SASEA's Economic Development - Bangladesh: Manufacturing Growth Through FDI Bangladesh has emerged as another significant beneficiary of manufacturing diversification, attracting the second highest FDI in South Asia as of 2021. The country has strategically positioned its manufacturing sector as a priority since independence, and foreign investment has been crucial for enhancing production. Through trade openings, Bangladesh has promoted FDI, resulting in increased investment flows and greater diversification of FDI across manufacturing sectors.For Bangladesh, with its status as a developing nation and limited domestic capital, FDI functions as a vital tool for increasing material wealth, creating employment opportunities, boosting productive capacity, and enhancing local workers' skills through technology transfer. 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