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Southeast Asia’s digital economy to hit $368 billion

Google AI · Google AI Blog · Oct 21, 2026 · Industry Trends

AI adoption drives Southeast Asia's digital economy to projected $368B in 2026

Google projects Southeast Asia's digital economy will reach $368 billion in 2026 and $1 trillion by 2035, attributing widespread AI adoption as a primary driver. This signals AI's macroeconomic impact is becoming measurable at a regional scale. For the AI industry, it validates enterprise and consumer AI investment theses in high-growth emerging markets.

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