For context, Southeast Asia's green economy is currently worth US$290 billion and forecasted to rise to $430 billion by 2030, supported by annual growth of 8% to 9%.
A new report by Bain & Company and Standard Chartered Bank suggests that Southeast Asia could boost green capex deployment for power, grids and the electric vehicle (EV) value chain by US$80 ($102) billion to US$395 billion between 2026 and 2030, provided the region resolves systemic issues.
According to the Southeast Asia's Green Economy Report 2026: The New Calculus report that was published on May 18 (coinciding with Ecosperity Week), announced and deployed green capex has diverged by 35% in the region. While Southeast Asia’s green economy does not lack investment, it struggles to convert capital into actual projects.
