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How can Southeast Asia harness AI and data transformation to turbocharge its economy without compromising security? This hot-button question took center stage at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, where regional leaders and tech experts debated the region’s next big leap.
‘AI is ASEAN’s golden ticket, but we can’t ignore the risks,’ warned Chheng Kimlong of the Asian Vision Institute, responding to Khmer Times editor Ben Sokhean. He emphasized collaborative frameworks for cross-border data sharing while keeping cybersecurity safeguards in check.
With ASEAN’s digital economy projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, experts highlighted three key moves:
Building AI-ready infrastructure across cities and rural areas
Creating regional data governance pacts
Upskilling workforces for the AI era
But here’s the twist: Balancing rapid tech adoption with cultural preservation emerged as a recurring theme. One delegate joked: ‘We want smart cities, not soulless robot hubs!’
Stay tuned as we track how these high-stakes debates shape ASEAN’s tech-powered future!
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How can Southeast Asia harness AI and data transformation to turbocharge its economy without compromising security? This hot-button question took center stage at the Boao Forum for Asia 2025, where regional leaders and tech experts debated the region’s next big leap.
‘AI is ASEAN’s golden ticket, but we can’t ignore the risks,’ warned Chheng Kimlong of the Asian Vision Institute, responding to Khmer Times editor Ben Sokhean. He emphasized collaborative frameworks for cross-border data sharing while keeping cybersecurity safeguards in check. 
With ASEAN’s digital economy projected to hit $1 trillion by 2030, experts highlighted three key moves:
But here’s the twist: Balancing rapid tech adoption with cultural preservation emerged as a recurring theme. One delegate joked: ‘We want smart cities, not soulless robot hubs!’
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