For brands aiming to connect with Gen Z in Asia, TikTok remains a top-tier channel—especially in Southeast Asia. But where it's constrained, like in India or Australia, marketers will need to consider alternatives that align with young users’ digital habits. That could mean more investment in YouTube Shorts creators, or emerging youth platforms.
Nvidia woos global AI partners, HP shifts output to Mexico and Vietnam, and Lenovo pivots to India—clear signs that risk mitigation now outweighs China’s diminishing cost advantage.