Tech & Innovation
The Tech Cold War: Remaking Power, Supply Chains, and Sovereignty
The U.S.-China tech war is no longer a trade dispute–it is a fundamental struggle for "innovation sovereignty" that is fragmenting global supply chains, weaponizing...
AI That Works: How Leaders Turn Potential into Profit
The World Economic Forum has released a report showcasing successful applications of artificial intelligence (AI) that are yielding measurable benefits and demonstrating how organizations...
From Soft Law to Hard Rules: Pushing for Binding AI Governance in ASEAN
At the closing ceremony of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit, the Philippines assumed the ASEAN chairmanship under President Ferdinand Marcos...
Starlink’s Role in Iran’s Internet Crackdown
Iran's crackdown on dissent is a major challenge for Elon Musk's Starlink, which has provided crucial support during internet blackouts, particularly since its launch...
China’s AI ambitions meet the politics of global supply chains
The US military operation against the Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has exacerbated the already strained US relationship with Latin America, with far-reaching implications beyond...
U.S. Greenlights Nvidia AI Chip Exports to China in Major Policy Shift
The Trump administration has formally approved the export of Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips to China, marking a significant shift in U.S. technology export...
The ASEAN AI Dilemma: From Zero-Sum Rivalry to Digital Strategic Autonomy
Across Southeast Asia, competition for AI capital has intensified—and it is no longer subtle. Malaysia has positioned itself as the new hub, offering corporate...
China Financials Weigh on Blue-Chips, Tech and AI Offer Bright Spots
China’s blue-chip stocks fell on Thursday as investors booked profits in financial shares, while Hong Kong equities declined following overnight weakness on Wall Street....
Asia’s AI Ambitions: Progress Without Control
Across Asia, governments are pouring billions into artificial intelligence, viewing technological advancement as a path to strategic autonomy and economic resilience. Yet, with massive...
Generative AI for the Long Game: A New Governance Model for the Global South
In the bustling democracies of the Global South, a dangerous pattern has quietly solidified. Leaders, driven by the relentless ticking clock of election cycles,...