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AI has the potential to widen economic performance gaps in ASEAN economies, according to a report from DBS, Bain and Vriens & Partners. © Reuters

DYLAN LOH

September 16, 2026 20:12 JST

SINGAPORE — Uneven growth beckons for Southeast Asia’s major economies, with Singapore and Malaysia expected to gain from technology investments while Thailand and Indonesia face greater internal risks, a report released Wednesday warned.