Key facts
- Southeast Asia's digital economy is projected to reach $368 billion in 2026.
- Private funding for digital infrastructure in the region is soaring.
The expanding use of artificial intelligence for product recommendations and content creation in e-commerce will boost Southeast Asia's digital economy, according to a report released on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The region's digital economy is projected to reach $368 billion in 2026, with private funding for infrastructure soaring. Representatives from Bain & Co., Google and Temasek Holdings presented the findings in Singapore.