Rising geopolitical tensions and economic multipolarity are adding to trade restrictions, shifting the flows of global trade and investment, and hindering economic growth. Against the backdrop of this new global reality, over the long term, companies and countries will continue to follow a globalisation reset strategy, with economic diversification and supply chain security being the key priorities. This provides new opportunities for Southeast Asian countries as they are well positioned to emerge as the global future manufacturing and export hubs owing to their various…