Young people in ASEAN have emerged from lockdowns more resilient and digitally switched on. Here’s how

Young people in ASEAN have emerged from lockdowns more resilient and digitally switched on. Here’s how

Young people in Southeast Asia have shown remarkable resilience in the face of COVID-19.

The pandemic has ushered in a permanent digital transformation for young people, according to a study by the World Economic Forum and Sea.

ASEAN youths have used lockdown to learn new skills.

And young entrepreneurs have accelerated the move to e-commerce.



If COVID-19 has been a test of resilience and adaptability, young people in South East Asia have passed with flying colours. By turning to the digital world to stay connected, they have emerged as more creative, skilled and ready to grasp opportunities in a post-COVID world.

The World Economic Forum surveyed more than 68,000 people aged between 16 and 35 living in six of the countries from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)