AI to Spur SE Asian Digital Economy to $368 Billion, Study Shows
THE SO WHAT
A $368 billion AI-boosted digital economy in Southeast Asia means the region is shifting from “growth market” to core demand center for AI-native products. Operators should treat SEA as a first-tier launch region—localize aggressively and expect regulators and incumbents to move faster than in prior internet cycles.
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