Insights

It has scale, brands, and a robust distribution network, but faces pressure from the rupiah and the rising cost of online sales.

Once overshadowed by DeepSeek and MiniMax, Z.ai found momentum by narrowing its focus and building a stronger position in coding.

Thailand’s SET plans to ease IPO rules, while SGX looks to its Nasdaq partnership to attract more listings.

Tencent, Mihoyo, and other game companies are taking different paths toward AI, but increasingly see it as a competitive capability.

Nvidia, Meta release open models to challenge Chinese rivals.

The integration gives Tesla a local partner for cockpit intelligence while leaving open a future pairing with FSD.

Exhibitors at this year’s conference focused on closing the loop between robot training models, physical movement, and commercial applications.

After cars and TVs, Chinese brands are targeting the region’s affluent consumers with jewelry, watches, and wine.