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Southeast Asia quick commerce order mix continues optimizing toward planned bulk purchases
2026 data from Southeast Asia quick commerce platforms shows planned large grocery orders now outnumber instant top-up orders. This shift substantially lifts average order value...
2026-02-11
Micro-Manufacturing and Localized Production in Southeast Asian Countries
In countries like Vietnam, Thailand, Indonesia, and the Philippines, local suppliers are becoming key partners in regional supply chains, helping businesses diversify their...
2026-02-10
Southeast Asia consumer demand for AI shopping assistants continues to explode
81 percent of Southeast Asia consumers want AI to assist shopping decisions; AI tool usage in shopping queries surges, driving over 25 percent retail traffic growth and forcing...
2026-02-09
Southeast Asia cross-border payment infrastructure business model competition intensifies
Ant International, SeaMoney, Xendit and others accelerate infrastructure-layer buildout; competition shifts from surface traffic to deep compliance and capability — meeting...
2026-02-09
Southeast Asia content ecommerce and live commerce business model demand amplifies further in 2026
TikTok Shop, Shopee Live and similar platforms see sustained high GMV growth from short video + instant purchase; consumer demand for this format expected to expand further in 2026...
2026-02-09
Malaysia Cyberjaya secures 10 acres for 1 billion AI data center
AIMS acquires 10 acres in Cyberjaya to build US1 billion 200MW AI data center, boosting Malaysia's role as Southeast Asia AI infrastructure and high-tech manufacturing hub while...
2026-02-06
Micron advances 24 billion Singapore memory chip fab amid AI boom
US memory chipmaker Micron progresses on 24 billion NAND-focused wafer fab in Singapore, production slated for H2 2028 to address global memory shortages driven by AI demand....
2026-02-06
Southeast Asia tech startup funding surges to 2.04 billion in January 2026
Southeast Asia tech ecosystem kicks off 2026 strongly with startups raising US2.04 billion in January alone, up 315 percent from December 2025 and 152 percent year-on-year,...
2026-02-06
Quick commerce evolving as key growth driver for Southeast Asia food delivery platforms
Platforms like Grab expand quick commerce from top-ups to planned large grocery purchases, improving unit economics and rider utilization outside peaks — solidifying as major...
2026-02-05
Enterprise AI shifts from hype to integration and data governance in 2026
Southeast Asia enterprise AI moves beyond general models to compliant frameworks, data governance, and practical integration, prioritizing sustainable and controlled development....
2026-02-05
Singapore industrial production jumps 8.7 percent on aerospace surge
Singapore's industrial production rises sharply by 8.7 percent, driven by strong aerospace manufacturing orders. Signals recovery in high-end manufacturing across Southeast Asia...
2026-02-05
Southeast Asia IPOs rebound in second half raising 4.5 billion
Southeast Asia IPO market rebounds strongly in H2 2025 with total proceeds of 4.5 billion, fueled by active listings in tech, ecommerce, and digital sectors. Provides more capital...
2026-02-05