novembro 2, 2025

How Shenzhen Became a Tech Megacity: Special Economic Zones, 17 Million Residents, and a Fully Automated Daily Life

6 minutos Maria Heloisa Barbosa Borges | Shenzhen, the high-tech urban sanctuary that emerged from special economic zones, boasts 17 million residents and a connected everyday life where citizens pay with the palm of their hand, order delivery via drones, and travel in electric fleets and self-driving cars. A true hidden sanctuary dating back 400 years? No, a living laboratory of the present.Shenzen has gone from being a fishing village to becoming Shenzen, a showcase for pro-innovation policies and an urban infrastructure where automation Continue lendo→

Economic Zones in ASEAN

9 minutos Key takeaways 1. Overview Despite significant disparities in economic, digital, and political maturity, ASEAN member states commonly favour economic zones as a strategic tool to promote development and enhance competitiveness. The United Nations Industrial Development Organization estimates that ASEAN is home to more than 1,000 economic zones, spanning special economic zones, industrial parks, technology parks, and innovation districts. Economic zones are geographically defined areas earmarked for specific industries or sectors and typically have access to: In this article, we provide a summary Continue lendo→

Top 10 countries with the most Special Economic Zones — See where India stands

2 minutos Special Economic Zones (SEZs) are key growth hubs across developing and developed nations. Governments offer fiscal benefits, relaxed regulations, and strong infrastructure to attract industries. As per UNCTAD’s 2019 World Investment Report, here are the top 10 countries with the most SEZs. 10. Malaysia Similar to the Johor-Singapore Special Economic Zone (JS-SEZ), Malaysia is also designed to attract foreign and domestic investment to stimulate economic growth. The JS-SEZ aims to strengthen the economies of both Malaysia and Singapore through preferential tax treatments, Continue lendo→