In November 2017,we followed it up with“e-Conomy SEA Spotlight 2017-Un precedented growth for Southeast Asia's$50B(  1  )”.There,we highlighted some of the mostsig nificant industry trends,such ES the boom of e-commerce marketplaces and ride hai ling servicesas wvell as the acceleration of(  2  )in the region.We also discussed the encouraging progress made by ecosystem players in addressing challenges that constrain the internet economy from reahing its full potential,such as the availability of homegrown tech talent,digital payment solntions,last-mile(  3  ),high-speed internet acess,and consumer trust.Coping with thecontinuous development of Southeast Asia's internet economyecc system,"e-Conomy SEA 2018 -Southeast Asia's in ternet economy hits an inflection point"inc udes sectors of the internet economy not covered in our previous research,such as OnlineVacation Rentals((  4  )),Subscription Music &Videoon Demand ((  5  )),and Online FoodDe ivery (Ride Hailing).These sectors have achieved substantial adoption among Southeast Asianusers,resultina in sianificant business size and growth.