19 Oct 2026 Thailand’s Data Centre Rush: From First-Mover Advantage to Sustained Development? Wannaphong Durongkaveroj|Napon Jatusripitak Thailand needs to go beyond attracting big-ticket data centre investments. It should consider building domestic capabilities around such facilities. Artificial Intelligence Data Centres Economic Regulation Thailand
13 Oct 2026 Southeast Asian Economies Grow Amid the US-Iran War — But Inflation Pains the Poor Jayant Menon Economic growth is largely bolstered by the AI boom and supply chain relocations. Governments should ensure inflation mitigation policies benefit the poor without compromising long-term development goals. Artificial Intelligence Economic Development Economy Southeast Asia
9 Oct 2026 Malaysia Must Treat AI Influence Operations as a Systemic Threat Nuurrianti Jalli Anthropic intercepted a sophisticated operation potentially offering a commercial service to influence Malaysia’s elections. This must be treated as a systemic risk requiring comprehensive regulation. Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security Malaysia Malaysian Elections
5 Oct 2026 Southeast Asia Needs AI Exit Options, Not AI Independence Zenobia Chan The region cannot eliminate its dependence on foreign chips, clouds and models. It can, however, ensure that essential AI systems remain affordable, locally effective and replaceable when suppliers or access conditions change. Artificial Intelligence ASEAN Southeast Asia Technology
30 Sep 2026 Southeast Asia’s Mixed AI Stacks: Pragmatic but Not Risk-Free Zenobia Chan Regional initiatives such as Singapore’s SEA-LION and Indonesia’s Sahabat-AI show that Southeast Asia can combine technologies from American, Chinese, and regional sources. But mixed AI stacks do not automatically reduce dependence. Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model Southeast Asia
28 Sep 2026 Thailand’s Passport to AI Controversy Mathis Lohatepanont Thailand has bold plans for AI adoption. But the plan is built on shaky foundations. Artificial Intelligence Large Language Model Thailand
16 Sep 2026 For Southeast Asia, the AI Race Is About Access, Not Supremacy Zenobia Chan The region’s stake in AI is not simply which great power builds the most capable model. The key is to ensure that AI remains affordable, locally relevant, continuously available and politically accessible. Artificial Intelligence China Southeast Asia Technology US
31 Aug 2026 Southeast Asia and AI Adoption: The Return of Cold War Strategies Tobias Burgers|Tran Nguyen Southeast Asian countries are seeking to adopt some measure of autonomy in the AI technology competition between China and the US. The question is whether such efforts can be successful. Artificial Intelligence Cold War Southeast Asia Technology
31 Jul 2026 Southeast Asia Cannot Fight Online Sexual Abuse One Takedown at a Time Nuurrianti Jalli Governments are taking action against online sexual harassment, mostly by providing relief after the discovery of harmful content. They must also prevent its creation and circulation. Artificial Intelligence ASEAN Criminal Justice System Southeast Asia
30 Jul 2026 Two Anwars on the Ballot? Regulating AI Before GE16 Nuurrianti Jalli There is an urgent need for Malaysia to regulate AI-assisted campaigning before the next general elections. Artificial Intelligence Malaysia Malaysian Elections Malaysian Politics
