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Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as Monetization Gap Defines the Decade

The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media Partners Asia executive director Vivek Couto told the APOS 2026 conference in his opening address Wednesday.

Asia-Pacific Screen Economy Races Toward $200 Billion as Monetization Gap Defines the Decade

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The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media...

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The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media Partners Asia executive director Vivek Couto told the APOS 2026 conference in his opening address Wednesday.

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The Asia-Pacific screen economy is projected to reach $179 billion in 2026 and $200 billion by 2031 – but the story behind those numbers is one of structural reallocation rather than headline growth, Media Partners Asia executive director Vivek Couto told the APOS 2026 conference in his opening address Wednesday.

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