EconomySoutheast Asia’s digital economy to approach $400 billion in 2026 as AI use surges

Southeast Asia’s digital economy is forecast to grow 17% to nearly US$400 billion in 2026, with rapid AI adoption among the drivers, according to a report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company. About 243 million people in the region’s six largest digital markets use generative AI, but just 1% to 2% pay for it. Experts say AI creates business growth opportunities, while strong demand limits the ri…