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Southeast Asia’s digital economy projected to reach $368 billion in 2026

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is forecast to reach $368 billion in 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035. Widespread adoption of AI is described as the force propelling this expansion, linking the region’s projected digital economic growth to broader use of the technology.

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Southeast Asia’s digital economy projected to reach $368 billion in 2026
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What to know

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    Widespread AI adoption is driving Southeast Asia’s digital economy.

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    Its scale is projected to reach $368 billion in 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035.

Why it matters

The forecast links widespread AI adoption to the expected growth of Southeast Asia’s digital economy.

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