Explanation of why Southeast Asia's agriculture and GDP growth are growing. And cite 1 example only

Explain the places in East Asia that are growing in agriculture and their gdp growth. Cite 1 example

Explain the places in South Asia that are growing in agriculture and their gdp growth. Cite 1 example

Search Timmer's quote and look for something like a general idea to explain it properly. Also, look for the reason why the surplus sparked industrialization