South-East Asia is sprinting to harness AI and build an intelligent economy, as governments, businesses and workers scramble to close urgent gaps in skills, infrastructure and digital inclusion
Leaders across the Asia-Pacific are accelerating AI collaboration to drive innovation, boost trade, and reduce digital divides, aiming to build a shared, inclusive future of growth
Across Central Asia, governments are racing to blunt an AI-fueled surge in extremism. Militant groups are weaponizing deepfakes, encrypted messaging apps and automated propaganda – exploiting turbulence in energy markets to amplify their reach
Asian equities face renewed turbulence as AI-linked stocks swing sharply, with investors weighing lofty valuations, policy risks and earnings uncertainty ahead of key data.
The regional contest “Art on Equal Terms: Sport and Artificial – UNESCO” brought together young creators from across the region to reimagine sport through the lenses of equality, inclusion and technology. Their sport-themed artworks sparked lively conversations, upended assumptions and sketched bold, tech-enabled visions of more accessible futures
Gathering under ESCAP, Asia-Pacific policymakers and experts are pioneering bold, AI-powered strategies to transform geriatric care-closing deep health gaps, widening access, and safeguarding inclusive, dignified ageing as their societies rapidly grey
Microsoft announced a landmark US$5.5 billion investment and launched Microsoft Elevate programs to empower Singapore’s tertiary students, educators and nonprofits with practical AI skills and the infrastructure to turn those skills into real-world impact
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
Manulife has named a new technology chief for Asia to lead an accelerated AI push across the region. The move aims to speed up digital innovation, simplify operations and transform customer experiences in its key markets
AI is upending the Philippines’ outsourcing industry-automating routine work, fueling demand for higher-skilled talent, and thrusting workers and companies into a frantic race to upskill and reinvent themselves for a rapidly evolving market
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
A.I. is sweeping through China’s entertainment industry, upending how films are shot and edited, reinventing music composition and production, and reshaping how online platforms recommend and monetize content – all while fuelling fierce debates about artistic originality, job security, and the expanding reach of government oversight
Dragonpass wowed attendees at ITB Asia 2026 with bold, AI-powered travel experiences and cutting-edge member-engagement solutions. Showcasing hyper-personalized services and data-driven loyalty innovations, the company promises smarter, more seamless – and far more rewarding – journeys
Retailers are increasingly turning to AI-generated fashion models to cut costs, widen representation and speed up campaigns – but the trend is igniting new debates over authenticity, ethics and the future of human jobs
With competition in China’s crowded AI market intensifying, Tencent is ramping up its overseas push – pursuing new users and revenue as domestic rivals erode its home advantage
Shares of Nvidia, AMD and Dell tumbled as a global tech sell-off swept markets, forcing investors to reassess previously sky-high AI valuations. Fresh doubts over ongoing funding and cooling demand sent shockwaves through the sector
Asia’s leading tech startups are moving beyond pure software into “physical AI” – embedding smart intelligence directly into robots, devices and infrastructure as they chase new revenue streams and global leadership. This shift could rewrite industries and turbocharge the race for tech supremacy
A new report warns that “circular financing”-AI companies funding one another at inflated valuations-is inflating a tech bubble poised to burst, heightening risks for investors and the broader market
Across Asia, innovators are piloting AI tools that help older adults remain independent at home – experiments revealing important lessons about user-centered design, responsible data governance, and more inclusive care, a new Shorenstein APARC study finds
Ant Group’s digital technology arm has teamed up with Damon Technology to roll out AI-powered systems across warehouses in China, accelerating logistics, streamlining inventory flow and cutting operating costs