The economic activity that has largely driven the development of modern Southeast Asian cities is industrialization and urbanization. The growth of manufacturing industries, such as textiles, electronics, and automobile production, has attracted investment and resulted in the establishment of factories and industrial zones in cities throughout the region. This has led to an influx of migrant workers and population growth in urban areas, prompting the construction of infrastructure, housing, and commercial facilities to accommodate the increasing urban population. The development of cities like Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, and Ho Chi Minh City can be attributed in large part to the economic activities associated with industrialization and urbanization.
