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Japanese funds look to Southeast Asia to expand AI value chain
Investors move beyond domestic chip sector to tap opportunities in the region’s rapidly developing software ecosystem
Yuki Li
10 Jul 2026
Amid the global artificial intelligence ( AI ) frenzy, Japan has emerged as an undisputed powerhouse in the hardware sector. But while the domestic market focuses heavily on physical infrastructure, Japanese investment funds are increasingly looking outwards.