AI could transform ASEAN manufacturing, executives say

Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026Prevalence of physical labor in the region creates opportunities for data collectionA humanoid robot performs a dance during a panel discussion at the Nikkei Asia Forum APAC 2026 in Bangkok on July 16. (Photo by Akitoshi Sugiura) SOUMYAJIT SAHA and NATSUMI KAWASAKIJuly 16, 2026 19:28 JSTBANGKOK -- ASEAN countries are well positioned to deploy AI-powered humanoid robots across their manufacturing and logistics centers, a senior executive in the AI industry said on Thursday.