Comparative Study of Startup Ecosystems between Japan and Southeast Asian Countries (June 2025)

Overview

JETRO comprehensive analysis of startup ecosystem characteristics and Japanese challenges through comparison with Southeast Asian and other countries. The study covers seven countries: Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, India, and Israel, analyzing startup growth environments, funding, human resources, regulatory environments, and international expansion support. Singapore has established itself as Southeast Asia startup hub through government-led support policies, international talent concentration, and robust venture capital environment. Japan demonstrates technological strengths and corporate collaboration potential, but faces challenges in early-stage funding, social tolerance for failure, and regulatory rigidity affecting entrepreneurial spirit cultivation.