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The Asian AI ecosystem: actors, funding and capacity, 2026

A full-length regional report mapping the organisations, funding flows and capacity-building initiatives that make up AI ecosystems across the region.

S. Kaur, R. Nguyen, A. Perera · South Asia Technology Observatory

Published 30 June 2026

IndiaViet NamSingaporeIndonesiaPhilippinesThailandAI EcosystemAI ReadinessAI Governance

Executive summary

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Key findings

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Methodology

Placeholder note — organisational census plus funding-flow analysis, with annual refresh planned.

Authors

  • S. KaurResearch Lead, AI Ecosystems, South Asia Technology Observatory
  • R. NguyenAssociate Professor, Mekong University Research Centre
  • A. PereraSenior Research Fellow, Colombo Institute for Digital Policy

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