Nusantara, Indonesia’s new national capital, represents one of the country’s most ambitious development efforts. Planned in East Kalimantan, the city is being built from the ground up to address long-standing challenges associated with congestion, environmental pressure, and uneven regional development.

Huế, Viet Nam’s ancient capital, is renowned for its rich cultural heritage, historic architecture, and unique urban landscape shaped by centuries of history. As the city continues to grow, it faces the challenge of managing urban development and climate risks while preserving the cultural and natural assets that define its identity.

Makassar, the economic hub of Eastern Indonesia, sits on the southwestern edge of Sulawesi, where trade routes, coastal ecosystems, and dense urban communities converge.

The Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) is one of Thailand’s most ambitious development zones, positioned to drive national growth under the Thailand 4.0 agenda. Spanning the provinces of Rayong, Chonburi, and Chachoengsao, the corridor is seeing rapid expansion in infrastructure, industry, and population.

Davao City, the third-most populated city in the Philippines, is on the verge of a breakthrough—it could soon be the benchmark for a top-notch public transport system in the country.

Luang Prabang, the first UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), is uniquely its own. A former royal kingdom marked by Buddhism and traces of a French colonial past, it combines an impressive array of natural, built, and intangible cultural heritage.

Kaysone Phomvihane, the capital of Savannakhet Province, holds much promise for the Lao People’s Democratic Republic (Lao PDR), due to its ideal trading position for both international and local businesses. This potential for growth is not dissimilar to its own youth population.