Southeast Asia’s digital economy set for US$368 bil GMV in 2026, tracking to $1 tril by 2035

SEA’s digital economy is projected to grow 17% in 2026, with AI driving deeper usage and economic value Report highlights rising agentic AI adoption, infrastructure investment and the need for responsible deployment Southeast Asia’s digital economy is projected to grow 17% year-on-year (YoY) to reach $368 billion (RM1.5 trillion) in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2026 and exceed US$1 trillion (RM4.08 trillion) by 2035, according to the 11th annual e-Conomy SEA report released today by Google,

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