Southeast Asia CIOs Amplify Focus on AI-Powered Low-Code to Accelerate Digital Transformation

Kissflow’s latest CIO Low-Code Strategy Pulse Report 2025 shows that Southeast Asian chief information officers are rapidly accelerating the adoption of low-code and artificial intelligence platforms to meet rising digital demands across the region.

The report, released this week, highlights a shift driven by the expanding digital economy in ASEAN. Digital industries in the region are projected to grow from US$300 billion to as much as US$1 trillion by 2030, with AI adoption expected to contribute between 13 percent and 18 percent to regional GDP by the end of the decade.

The study found that 86 percent of CIOs globally are already using low-code tools to speed up development and reduce reliance on traditional programmers, as both public and private organizations push for faster digital transformation. With demand for ICT talent outpacing supply across Southeast Asia, CIOs reported mounting pressure to deliver more applications in less time amid persistent IT backlogs.

You can read the latest report here