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HONG KONG – Hong Kong’s Cyberport is looking to deepen its ties with Central Asia as technology hubs in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan seek to connect their startup ecosystems with international markets, investors and partners. In two separate interviews with The Astana Times on Nov. 4 as part of Cyberport Venture and Capital Forum, Eric Chan,…

Saemin Ahn, managing partner for international investment at Rakuten Capital, expects Southeast Asia to struggle for investor attention for two to four years, citing the region’s company-building path and public-market results.

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Generative artificial intelligence reached 243 million users across Southeast Asia in less than three years, representing 58 per cent of the region’s working population. Direct software subscriptions capture only 1 to 2 per cent of those consumers, shifting the financial return to e-commerce and marketing channels.

CBRE forecasts that occupied office space in Asia Pacific will continue to grow despite the spread of artificial intelligence, with the study projecting 13% growth through 2030 under a moderate AI displacement scenario.

Shares were mostly lower Monday in Asia and oil prices fell after rising last week to their highest level in more than four years.

The Coca-Cola Company has held on to its eCommerce crown, retaining its “eCommerce Brand of the Year” title at the 9th annual Asia eCommerce Awards 2026 for the second consecutive year.

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According to the Xendit Ecommerce Payments Momentum Report 2026, Southeast Asia’s e-commerce market reached US$197 billion in 2025 and is on track to approach US$400 billion by 2031. Businesses are chasing that growth across more channels and markets at once, from marketplaces and social commerce to brand.com and cross-border sales. Shoppers have moved with them,…

E-commerce will contribute the bulk of the growth, with AI improving product discovery and recommendations