Southeast Asia in the shadow of an AI bubble
8 December 2025
Amid growing fears of an AI bubble, the possible impacts for Southeast Asia could be significant. This paper by Samantha Cheh, senior editor at StoneBench, looks at who wins — and who loses — if the AI crash does come to fruition
AI-related investments have fuelled widespread adoption and innovation in the region. National AI roadmaps and increased spending on data centres and cloud computing capabilities, are enhancing the AI ecosystem in Southeast Asia.
But a collapse in the AI market will have far-reaching consequences, especially in Asia-Pacific, the world’s “AI backbone”. What this means for investors, AI companies and the region? Click below to read more.