AI-powered low-code platforms are emerging as a game-changer for Southeast Asia’s rapidly growing digital economies, according to Kissflow’s latest CIO Low-Code Strategy Pulse Report 2025. The report notes that ASEAN’s digital industries could expand from US$300 billion to US$1 trillion by 2030, with AI adoption contributing 13–18% of regional GDP by decade’s end.
As digital-first mandates rise across both public and private sectors, 86% of CIOs globally now use low-code tools to speed up delivery and reduce reliance on traditional developers. In Southeast Asia, a growing shortage of ICT talent is driving organizations to adopt low-code solutions to meet mounting IT backlogs. Over half of CIOs (55%) believe AI will dramatically increase application output, underscoring its role as a development accelerator.
“Southeast Asia is at the digital frontier,” said Rakesh Nandakumar, AVP, APAC of Kissflow. “Low-code and AI together allow CIOs to scale innovation and localize rapidly—without waiting for limited technical talent.”
The report highlights strong low-code momentum in banking, government, and logistics, where multi-entity operations and compliance complexity are accelerating adoption. Business teams are increasingly building applications independently, with operations (33%), finance (25%), and HR (23%) already contributing via no-code tools—a trend signaling business-led innovation. AI is emerging as a force multiplier, influencing both platform selection and development speed.
Organizations now recognize low-code as a strategic solution to bridge talent gaps and support regional expansion. By combining AI with low-code capabilities, enterprises can deliver services faster while empowering employees to keep pace with digital transformation.
Kissflow, founded in 2004, is a recognized leader in no-code and low-code platforms. Its clients in the APAC region include True Corporation, Bank of Philippines, SCG International, and SN Aboitiz Power Group, which achieved a 451% ROI after deploying Kissflow to digitize workflows and streamline operations.
