Countries in ASEAN+ to ramp up AI investment this year: Lenovo

ASEAN+ companies are set to boost AI spending by 2.7 times this year, outpacing global trends, as firms prioritise productivity, Lenovo said, citing its IDC-backed “CIO Playbook 2025.” AI adoption is accelerating across Thailand, Singapore, and others, with 53% already implementing solutions—particularly in sales—while 65% plan to adopt AI-powered PCs. GenAI will account for 41% of spending. On-premise or hybrid setups are preferred by 65% of Asia-Pacific firms for security and speed. ROI expectations average 3.6x. Healthcare leads in AI investment growth at 5x. Lenovo launched a 90-day AI pilot program to support fast deployment. Thailand, a key Lenovo market, is emerging as an AI hub with strong digital transformation momentum and a booming device-as-a-service business.