Insights

AI in Asia 2026: Key Findings

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The Asia-Pacific AI market hit USD 102 billion in 2025 and is forecast to reach USD 816 billion by 2032. East Asian institutions hold 82.4% of all global AI patents. Here are the 10 key findings from the AI Ecosystem Across Asia 2026 report.

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AI-Native Ad Buying: Asia’s New Marketing Stack

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Digital advertising has become one of the most complex operational systems in modern business. Most people in the industry know this. Fewer have thought through what it actually demands. Ten … Read more

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Data

Data Orchestration Crucial for Better Online Customer Experience

What are the biggest changes you have seen in digital technology across APAC over the past 10 years? There is greater customer demand for first-rate user experiences compared to a … Read more

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Programmatic

‘Advertising at a Crossroads’ as AI the new Focus for Marketers

There’s been a lot of scepticism recently about where advertising is headed. Online advertising has seen massive growth over the past decade thanks to its flexibility, transparency and measurability—not to … Read more

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Blockchain, Cats and the idea of “Infinite Extensibility”

Last December, a new game became an overnight mega-trend in the blockchain world. CryptoKitties allowed users to buy, own, and trade unique collectible cartoon cats on the blockchain. Around the … Read more

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Ethereum, Cats and Infinite Extensibility on the Blockchain

Last December, a new game became an overnight mega-trend in the blockchain world. CryptoKitties allowed users to buy, own, and trade unique collectible cartoon cats on the blockchain. Around the … Read more

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