Malaysia is spearheading a pan-Asian research corridor to boost regional innovation and counterbalance China’s technological rise, officials say, positioning Kuala Lumpur as a key hub for science collaboration.
A frenzied AI rush across Southeast Asia is rekindling Cold War-era rivalries, as the US and China spar for digital influence, investment, and the authority to set the region’s technical standards
In a blunt Asia Economy interview, experts warn that China’s “weaponized” supply chains pose a more serious strategic threat than Trump, and urge Korea to align with the West by leveraging its dominance in HBM memory chips and world‑class shipbuilding
Rising tensions in U.S.-China relations threaten global scientific collaboration, risking innovation setbacks. Asia Society highlights how geopolitical conflicts could hinder breakthroughs vital to the future of science worldwide.
Breakingviews reports that the escalating US-China tech war risks trapping Asian allies in a strategic bind, forcing them to choose sides amid rising geopolitical tensions and supply chain disruptions.