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Morning Edition · Wednesday, October 21, 2026Published at 2:08 AM EDT · New York
Southeast Asia's Digital Economy Set to Grow 17% to $368 Billion in 2026 as Generative AI Reaches 243 Million People
The annual Google, Temasek and Bain report projects about 13% annual growth to roughly $1.14 trillion by 2035, and says AI applications took about 80% of the region's private tech funding in the first half of 2026.
The e-Conomy SEA 2026 report from Google, Temasek and Bain & Company projects that the gross merchandise value (GMV) of Southeast Asia's digital economy will reach $368 billion in 2026, a 17% increase. It forecasts about 13% annual growth t…
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