Technology could offer $21bn by 2035
A projection suggests the metaverse could contribute US$11-21 billion per year to the Thai economy by 2035, according to research conducted by London-based consultancy Deloitte.
In a report entitled “Metaverse in Asia – Strategies for Accelerating Economic Impact”, which surveyed 12 economies in Asia-Pacific, the metaverse was estimated to account for 1.3-2.4% of Thailand’s GDP by 2035.
As for Asia-Pacific, the net contribution of the metaverse to overall GDP could amount to $1.28 trillion per year by 2031, according to the report.
“The metaverse is inevitable. Developing the technology stacks, human capital and regulatory frameworks to realise Asia’s trillion-dollar metaverse potential will benefit a wide range of industries and economic activities,” said Duleesha Kulasooriya, managing director…
