Far East businesses race to adopt AI for real economic gains

Businesses in the Far East are accelerating their use of AI, moving past simple chatbots and pilot schemes. Sberbank’s Far Eastern branch has already rolled out over 200 digital transformation projects. The focus is now on practical applications that deliver measurable economic gains. Ivan Troshin, Director of Digital Business Development at Sberbank’s Far Eastern division, highlights a clear shift in approach. Companies are no longer debating whether to adopt AI but how fast they can implement it for real benefits. The most immediate returns appear in customer service, sales, internal analytics, and automation of routine tasks.

Sberbank is deploying AI solutions across multiple industries in the region. These include metallurgy, seafood processing, and logistics. Business forums in the area increasingly centre on concrete use cases rather than theoretical discussions.

Multi-agent AI systems are reshaping workflows without replacing human decision-making. Instead, they act as digital assistants, leaving final responsibility with people. Workers now take on the role of process managers, overseeing AI-driven operations. The Far East’s competitive edge now depends on digital maturity and the ability to analyse data rapidly. AI adoption is no longer experimental but a core driver of efficiency and growth. Businesses in the region are prioritising speed and practicality in their digital strategies.