Vietnam, Thailand, Malaysia or Indonesia: Who Has the Best Talent at the Right Cost?

Before you set up shop in Southeast Asia, ask yourself: Do you need affordable factory labor or skilled English-speaking engineers? This quick comparison may surprise you.

Brendon Lai

4/17/20251 min read

Labor Costs & Talent Pool

🔍 Key Insight:
If you're chasing cost-efficiency for labor-intensive production, Indonesia or Vietnam are strong bets. But if you need English-speaking engineers or accountants, Malaysia leads the pack.