GSMA Digital Nations Index 2026: Singapore Leads Asia Pacific, India Ranks Ninth as AI and Cybersecurity Investments Grow

Singapore and Japan lead the Asia Pacific Digital Nations Index 2026, while India ranks ninth among 22 economies, according to a new report from GSMA Intelligence. The report highlights significant progress in digital infrastructure, artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, data governance and digital skills across the region. Digital Nations Index 2026 Singapore secured the highest overall score of 88, followed by Japan with 86.