Investors in Asia are demanding clearer evidence that Artificial Intelligence can translate into revenue and earnings, rather than simply seeking exposure to the Technology, as the sector moves into a more mature phase, according to Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at Bank of America (BofA) Global Research.“The issue increasingly is: does it add to productivity, and is it being monetised,” Oberoi said. “And the answer is, ‘absolutely yes’.”Separately, President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are preparing to meet in Washington on Thursday, with Trade and Technology expected to feature in talks between the world’s two largest economies.
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Asia investors demand AI revenue proof as focus shifts from exposure to earnings: BofA
Asian investors are now prioritizing tangible proof of artificial intelligence's ability to generate revenue and earnings, shifting their focus from mere exposure to the technology. This change reflects a more mature phase for the AI sector, according to Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at Bank of America Global Research.
Peggy YeSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-09-21 · 09:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Asian investors are now prioritizing tangible proof of artificial intelligence's ability to generate revenue and earnings, shifting their focus from mere exposure to the technology. This change reflects a more mature phase for the AI sector, according to Chris Oberoi, head of Asia-Pacific research at Bank of America Global Research. Oberoi stated that the key questions investors are asking are whether AI enhances productivity and if it is being monetized, to which he affirmed a positive response. This development occurs as trade and technology are anticipated topics for an upcoming meeting between Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump are preparing to meet in Washington on Thursday.
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AI is indeed adding to productivity and is being monetized.
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The key questions for AI investment are whether it adds to productivity and is being monetized.
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Asian investors are shifting focus from AI exposure to demanding proof of AI's revenue and earnings generation.
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Trade and technology are expected to be discussed in the meeting between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.
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