Australian businesses operating in Asia in 2026, with 45% of respondents identifying it as a top opportunity. This reflects Asia's growing centrality across Al value chains, from advanced semiconductor manufacturing and data infrastructure to Al deployment at scale across industries. with Al. Notably, China, India, and Singapore are each investing across multiple layers of the Al tech and policy stack, combining infrastructure build-out, talent development, industrial policy and regulatory frameworks (see page 6). semiconductor ecosystem. Taiwan continues to dominate global advanced chip manufacturing, while South Korea has seen a recent surge in chip exports. At the same time, Southeast Asia is rapidly expanding its digital infrastructure: data centre capacity is expected to triple by 2030, creating opportunities in For Australian businesses, Asia is an increasingly important destination for Al investment and a source of talent, partnerships and innovation. Data note: Respondents were asked to select up to three factors. Percentages do not sum.