Research & playbooks
for shipping AI in Asia.
Frameworks we use in client engagements, plus original research on AI adoption across the markets we operate in. No hype, no rehashed Western reports.
Government and Public Sector AI in APAC 2026: Procurement, Data Sovereignty, and the Three-Tier Market
Government is the largest AI buyer in APAC by aggregate contract value — but the procurement process, data sovereignty constraints, and explainability requirements make it fundamentally different from private enterprise AI. A practitioner guide to APAC government AI: the three-tier market structure, formal tender systems (GeBIZ, KONEPS, MyProcurement), citizen-facing AI governance, and data localisation constraints by jurisdiction.
China Enterprise AI in 2026: Regulatory Complexity, Domestic Model Leadership, and the Hong Kong Gateway
China is the world's second-largest AI market — and the most complex for foreign enterprise AI practitioners. Three overlapping regulatory frameworks (CAC Generative AI rules, PIPL data localisation, Algorithmic Recommendation Provisions), a domestic model ecosystem that has closed the capability gap (Qwen 3, DeepSeek), and a manufacturing AI sector at global scale. A practitioner guide to operating AI strategy in and around Mainland China.
Indonesia PDP Law: What AI Teams Must Do Before October 2026
Indonesia's Personal Data Protection Law comes into full force in October 2026. If your organisation processes Indonesian personal data through AI systems — and most enterprise AI does — here is the six-step compliance checklist with six months to go.
Indonesia Enterprise AI in 2026: Digital Economy Leadership, PDP Law Compliance, and the Archipelago Challenge
Indonesia is Southeast Asia's largest AI market by addressable size — but adoption is bifurcated between Jakarta's world-class digital economy and a large provincial enterprise sector that is 3–4 years behind. A practitioner guide to Indonesian enterprise AI: PDP Law, OJK fintech regulation, Jakarta ecosystem dynamics, Bahasa Indonesia NLP advantages, and the infrastructure constraints of a 17,000-island nation.
Japan Enterprise AI 2026: Navigating APPI, Executive Culture, and the LLM Deployment Gap
Japan is the second-largest AI market in APAC by enterprise spend, yet lags Singapore and China on production deployment rate. Understanding why — and what the 2026 regulatory update means — is essential for any APAC AI strategy that includes Japan.
Malaysia Enterprise AI in 2026: Policy, Manufacturing, and the Islamic Finance Opportunity
A practitioner guide to enterprise AI in Malaysia: the Madani Economy AI policy framework, Bank Negara's evolving AI rules, manufacturing and Islamic finance sector opportunities, Bahasa Malaysia language requirements, and what makes Malaysia distinct from Singapore in enterprise AI.
Korea Enterprise AI in 2026: Regulation, Culture, and Deployment Realities
A practitioner snapshot of South Korea's AI landscape: the AI Basic Act implementation, chaebol and mid-market adoption patterns, Korean language deployment constraints, and what it actually takes to succeed in the Korean enterprise market.
Education and EdTech AI in APAC 2026: Universities, Corporate Learning, and the Academic Integrity Challenge
APAC is home to 60% of the world's student population — and is the fastest-growing EdTech AI market globally. A practitioner guide to AI in APAC education: university AI policy responses (from Singapore's NUS to Japan's national framework), AI tutoring and personalised learning, corporate L&D AI, the academic integrity crisis, and the specific regulatory and cultural barriers that make APAC EdTech AI different from the US and European markets.
Asia AI Regulation Snapshot — Q2 2026
A side-by-side of the live AI regulatory regimes across nine Asian markets, and what it means for procurement teams.
AI Governance for Asian Enterprises: Mapping HK PCPD, SG PDPA, JP APPI, KR PIPA, CN PIPL
A side-by-side mapping of the five most important AI-relevant data regimes in Asia, with the practical compliance steps each requires.
AI Procurement in Asia Has Changed. Here Is What You Need to Know in 2026.
Data residency requirements, model card expectations, and audit committee scrutiny have all tightened since 2023. The procurement checklist needs an update.
EU AI Act Implications for Asian Companies Selling Into Europe
The EU AI Act is now in force. Here is what changes for Asian companies that sell AI-enabled products or services into European customers.
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