Features
The governance gap in military AI
The latest controversy around defense AI is less about science fiction-style autonomy and more about process. Data quality, workflow design, and meaningful human review are becoming the real fault lines in military AI governance.
From viral robot performances to real-world AI: Why BEYOND Expo is a must-go event in 2026
As Asia’s largest tech and innovation ecosystem expo, BEYOND Expo positions itself at the intersection of innovation, commercialization, and cross-border collaboration. The viral robot performance seen during the Spring Festival Gala is one visible example of the physical dimension of AI. At the same time, rapid progress in software models,…
Indonesia’s ACV Capital: SE Asia venture market has stabilised, but recovery remains uneven across countries & sectors [Q&A]
We talked to Helen Wong, Managing Partner at ACV Capital, to learn more about AVC Capital’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Indonesia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Why Southeast Asia’s AI race is now about infrastructure
Southeast Asia’s AI momentum is no longer defined by experimentation alone. As adoption moves toward scale, the region’s next phase will depend on the infrastructure beneath AI, from compute and cloud to power, connectivity, and deployment readiness.
Digital Penang aims to aim to enhance founder readiness through structured programs, talent development initiatives & stronger corporate linkages [Q&A]
We talked to Ng Kwang Ming, Chief Executive Officer at Digital Penang, to learn more about the agency’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026.
True Digital Park: 2026 is the year for Thai tech ecosystem to “find its true rhythm” [Q&A]
We talked to Sasithorn Varanyuwatana, Head of True Digital Park, to learn more about True Digital Park’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Stripe aims to build infrastructure that lets merchants adapt to new, emerging world of AI-enabled commerce [Q&A]
We talked to Sarita Singh, Regional Head & Managing Director, Stripe, Southeast Asia & Greater China, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia for 2026.
Thailand’s Techsauce: 2026 will require stronger regional collaboration [Q&A]
We talked to Oranuch Lerdsuwankij (Mimie), CEO and Co-founder at Techsauce Media, to learn more about the firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. She also shared her views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand and Southeast Asia for 2026.
Canvas Ventures International aims to build operating system for Thailand’s Next Economy [Q&A]
We talked to Tanachai Kulsomboonsin, CEO and Co-founder at Canvas Ventures International, to learn more about the VC firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Thailand for 2026.
Malaysia’s Vynn Capital eyes 2026 with cautious optimism [Q&A]
We talked to Victor Chua, Founding and Managing Partner at Vynn Capital, to learn more about the VC firm’s achievements in 2025 and its plans and aspirations for 2026. He also shared his views on the outlook of tech ecosystem in Malaysia and Southeast Asia for 2026.
