Asia deepens AI leadership as AI+ transforms key industries
Source: The Nation Thailand
Published on: 2026-04-13 11:23
Yu said the region also has considerable room to work together on computing infrastructure and standards-setting so that the benefits of "AI+" can spread to more economies. That broader trend is also reflected in the region's digital economy. The forum's flagship annual report said Asia's digital economy reached US$27 trillion in 2025, equal to 46 per cent of GDP. China remains the largest player, with its digital economy projected to exceed 80 trillion yuan (US$11.72 trillion) by 2030. Across forum discussions, one of the clearest themes was that the value of "AI+" now lies in moving beyond laboratories and into real-world use, where digital intelligence can raise efficiency and reshape business models. Among consumer sectors, smartphones were identified as one of the first areas likely to show how AI becomes part of everyday life. Zhang Fei, vice-president of AI business at smartpho...
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