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K-pop, Chinese games to drive Asia tech sector growth: Macquarie

Baidu, Tencent are among the research firm’s top 2026 Asian tech picks

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Published Fri, Jan 16, 2026 · 03:34 PM
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    • Catalysts such as the potential comeback of K-pop supergroup BTS (above) and easing China-Korea relations will further boost the entertainment scene.
    • Catalysts such as the potential comeback of K-pop supergroup BTS (above) and easing China-Korea relations will further boost the entertainment scene. PHOTO: REUTERS

    [SINGAPORE] 2026 is poised to be a boom year for the Asian Internet sector, as companies pivot from consolidation to aggressive monetisation and ecosystem integration.

    The resurgence follows two challenging years of model building and infrastructure catch-up against Western competitors, analysts from Macquarie noted in a report released recently.

    The research firm identified 13 top picks across the region, with domains ranging from tech to entertainment and e-commerce.

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