Malaysia's digital economy projected to reach 31 billion USD in 2024
Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach 31 billion USD in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, up 16% compared to last year, according to the latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia (SEA) 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
Kuala Lumpur (VNA) - Malaysia's digital economy is poised to reach 31 billion USD in gross merchandise value (GMV) in 2024, up 16% compared to last year, according to the latest e-Conomy Southeast Asia (SEA) 2024 report by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.
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The Malaysian government is pushing for a digital economy by prioritising AI and semiconductors. The report says e-commerce remained the largest contributor to digital economy, as the sector grew by 17% year-on-year to 16 billion USD. Meanwhile, food delivery and transportation grew 10% to 4 billion USD, driven by a recovery in international tourism demand./.
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