The metaverse is still in its infancy, but continued investment in this new computing frontier and its surrounding ecosystem over the next decade will have a significant impact on Asian economies.

By 2035, investment is expected to add between $0.8 trillion and $1.4 trillion to these economies if the current pace holds for the next five to 10 years, according to a Deloitte report.

Deloitte’s report is titled ‘The Metaverse in Asia: Strategies to Accelerate Economic Impact’. The report acknowledges that awareness of the metaverse is currently high in Asia and that previous metaverse platforms already have a user base of millions in Asia. They’re using the metaverse to socialize, play games, buy items, attend virtual concerts, and…