- Southeast Asia’s digital economy surges toward $263B milestone
- Video commerce revolutionizes regional e-commerce landscape
- AI investments cement region’s position in global tech development
Numbers Tell the Story
Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company’s latest e-Conomy SEA report forecasts 15% growth in Southeast Asia’s digital economy, reaching $263 billion GMV next year.
Revenue projections show impressive 14% growth to $89 billion, highlighting the region’s robust digital transformation.
E-commerce Evolution
The sector leads growth targets at $159 billion GMV for 2024, powered by video commerce adoption jumping from 5% to 20% of total e-commerce GMV since 2022.
Existing customers now drive 70% of market expansion, marking a significant shift in growth dynamics.
AI Powers Future Growth
Southeast Asia emerges strong in global AI development, attracting $30 billion in infrastructure investments during early 2024.
Singapore maintains its tech hub status, projecting $29 billion GMV for 2024, supported by substantial AI-ready data center investments reaching $9 billion.