These are the Richest Cities, in each of the biggest economies in Southeast Asia
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon is Vietnam’s richest and largest city in terms of land area and population, beating its national Capital Hanoi in the North. As the country’s primary economic center, it accounts for 15.6% of Vietnam’s gross domestic product, or around $56.4 billion with a GDP per capita of $6,328.
Kuala Lumpur is the capital and biggest city in Malaysia. Though it is one of the smallest Cities in Southeast Asia in terms of population, it is undeniable that Kuala Lumpur is one of the richest cities per capita in Asia. It contributes $60.4 billion and accounts for 16.2% of Malaysia’s gross domestic product.
Metro Manila, the National Capital Region of the Philippines, is the center of culture, economy, finance, education, and government of the country. It is the 4th richest city in the region with a gross domestic product of $124.9 billion which contributes to almost one-third of the country’s economy, despite its small land area.
Bangkok is the center of culture, economy, finance, education, and the Government of Thailand. Is the 3rd richest city in the region with a gross domestic product of $168.5 billion which contributes to more than one-third of the country’s economy. While 22% of the Thai population lived within the Bangkok metropolitan area, making Bangkok an extremely primate city, dwarfing Thailand's other urban centers in both size and importance to the national economy.
Jakarta is the center of the economy, culture, and politics of Indonesia. It is also the largest city in Southeast Asia and serves as the diplomatic capital of Asean. Jakarta is also the second richest City in the region with a gross domestic product of $203.7 billion, or around 17% of the country’s economy.
The city-state of Singapore, as one of the Four Asian Tigers, its economy is the most advanced and highly developed in Southeast Asia. Considered the wealthiest City in the region with a gross domestic product of $396.9 billion with the highest per capita income of $72,794.
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