Five leading US tech giants have amassed $1.65tn in hidden liabilities tied to opaque AI investments, Nikkei Asia reports, raising concerns over transparency, risk, and regulators’ ability to track systemic exposure.
As AI redraws the geopolitical map, Southeast Asian governments stand at a high-stakes crossroads: sprint toward rapid adoption to seize economic and strategic opportunities, or tighten controls to protect sovereignty, security, and the resilience of their democracies
China’s AI upstarts MiniMax and Z.ai posted sharp revenue gains, but costs ballooned even more – a stark reminder that scaling foundation models in an increasingly cutthroat market comes at a heavy price
Alibaba-backed Moonshot AI is locked in a standoff with U.S. regulators amid accusations that its Kimi K3 model was trained on banned American systems-highlighting mounting tensions in cross-border AI development
At ICTWeek Uzbekistan, global investors and local founders converged to show how Central Asia is rapidly emerging as a tech powerhouse – unveiling bold startups, game-changing reforms and a surge of regional innovation
Tech investment in Southeast Asia soared 176% to $13.5 billion in 2024 – largely fueled by three mega-deals – Tracxn data cited by TNGlobal shows, signaling a strong return of investor confidence
Global markets largely stood still on Monday as renewed skepticism over sky-high AI valuations and fresh jitters about interest-rate hikes put pressure on tech shares. Investors grew cautious, even as the broader market showed a surprising resilience
Jardine sounds the alarm: Asia’s data-centre boom is now at risk as shifting US tech and trade policies create mounting regulatory uncertainty that could choke off investment and derail the region’s long-term growth
Eastspring Investments has unveiled an actively managed Asia Technology Innovation Fund to tap into the region’s booming tech innovators and the rising surge in demand for digital transformation
South Korea’s heated AI ethics debate shows that East Asia’s struggles stem less from Confucian values and more from structural forces – rapid technological change, policy gaps, and intense global competition
Thailand has teamed up with OpenAI to launch a dynamic accelerator that will nurture and fast-track local AI startups – a bold move to turbocharge the country’s digital innovation agenda
At SURCAR Asia 2026, PPG Industries unveiled a new low-temperature cure automotive coating-promising OEM paint shops big wins: lower energy use, faster cycle times and reduced emissions
Kyocera Asia Pacific will showcase cutting‑edge electronic components, advanced materials and smart solutions at Electronica India 2026, spotlighting breakthroughs that power next‑generation automotive systems, 5G networks and IoT ecosystems
SoftBank shares roared more than 10% higher on Monday, sparking a broad rally across Asian tech stocks as an Iran‑U.S. accord eased geopolitical tensions and bolstered investor confidence
Southeast Asia is fast becoming a hotspot for AI-Singapore’s EDB is leading the charge, channeling investment, cultivating talent, and igniting innovation to accelerate digital transformation and strengthen the region’s economic resilience
AI startup Anthropic is losing ground in Asia as rivals cultivate ties with regulators, cloud giants and major enterprises – a shift that exposes cracks in its regional strategy and slows its global expansion
Eastspring Investments highlights Asia’s tech giants and agile start-ups as prime beneficiaries of the AI boom, citing strong innovation, digital adoption and supportive government policies.
Eastspring Investments has launched an actively managed Asia Technology Innovation Fund, targeting long-term growth in Asia’s rapidly expanding innovation and digital transformation ecosystem.
Macau Business reports: The Tech in Asia Conference returns to Singapore for its 15th edition – a dynamic showcase of cutting-edge enterprise AI breakthroughs, a catalyst for cross-industry collaboration, and a spotlight for the region’s most promising startups
Shopee is turning to Instagram and YouTube creators in a bold counterpunch to TikTok’s e-commerce surge – doubling down on influencer-led campaigns across Southeast Asia’s fiercely competitive markets