Southeast Asia

e-Conomy SEA 2026 report: Philippines’ digital economy on track to reach $42B GMV in 2026
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5 November, 2026

e-Conomy SEA 2026 report: Philippines’ digital economy on track to reach $42B GMV in 2026

The Philippines’ digital economy is projected to reach $42B by 2026, driven by AI, digital innovation, supportive policies, and evolving...
Southeast Asia’s digital economy to top $1T by 2035: report
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4 November, 2026

Southeast Asia’s digital economy to top $1T by 2035: report

Southeast Asia's digital economy is set to grow 17% to $368B, while Singapore-Germany AI ties and Philippine APEC digital plans...
ASEAN’s borderless digital economy faces trust problem
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29 September, 2026

ASEAN’s borderless digital economy faces trust problem

ASEAN prepares to finalize its digital trade pact as advocates question its safeguards, while businesses remain uncertain about what the...
World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies
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9 September, 2026

World Banks says 2.8B lack digital ID as APAC adoption varies

Asia-Pacific’s digital ID rollout remains uneven: 2.8 billion people globally lack access, while Bangladesh plans a $747M One-ID project for...
From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia
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30 July, 2026

From classrooms to cafés: How AI embeds itself in Southeast Asia

AI has gone mainstream in Southeast Asia, powering everything from exam preparations and small businesses to trip planning and content...
Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report
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29 July, 2026

Southeast Asia scam losses reach $114.1B: UNODC report

UNODC warns Southeast Asia's scam networks now operate like global businesses, using crypto, AI, money laundering, and forced labor.