Southeast Asia's internet economy to be worth $100b in 2019
The gross merchandise value (GMV) of Southeast Asia’s internet economy will surpass $100 billion this year and hit $300 billion by 2025, according to a report by Google, Temasek Holdings, and Bain & Company.
When Google and Temasek began their research program in 2016, regional GMV was expected to reach $200 billion in 2025. However, the pace of growth – specifically the speed of adoption, with the number...
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