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

https://mins.news/en/video/110523

- CNA, 2026-10-22 03:42 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ti8q8W0ftE

> 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…

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