Opinion

History is filled with symbiotic relationships—mentors and protégés, educators and students, superheroes and sidekicks. AI should follow the same model: not as a replacement, but as a force multiplier.

Now, more than ever, Southeast Asia's pioneering role in live digital experiences requires an evolved infrastructure strategy. The region's rapid adoption of livestreaming and the emergence of XR aren't just creating demand; they're pushing networks to their limits.

As the construction sector continues to evolve in response to digitalization, decarbonization, and demographic shifts, energy resilience is emerging as a competitive differentiator. Projects that can secure reliable, sustainable power will move faster, operate more efficiently, and deliver greater long-term value.

Healthcare is changing, and those who act decisively will define the future. AI agents are not just about efficiency, they are about creating a healthcare system where patients feel supported and providers can operate at their full potential.

Silos might feel manageable today. But give them time, and they’ll start costing you real money. In missed opportunities. In poor decisions. In lost customers. Unified business platforms aren’t magic. But they do create the conditions for something powerful: alignment.

Sovereign AI, when grounded in open source principles, provides a powerful pathway forward. It enables localized innovation without duplicating global efforts. It fosters transparency and accountability without compromising on performance. And it supports a more ethical and sustainable AI ecosystem, with governance models that reflect the values of those…

Language is not just a tool, it's a carrier of culture. The way we speak will ultimately determine how AI understands the world.

In the years to come, marketers will need to stay agile as data regulations evolve, consumer expectations rise, and AI innovation accelerates. The long-term value of AI will depend on how well systems are explained, trusted, and governed.

Inclusion without trust is a false promise. The next phase of fintech’s growth in SEA must be impact-first—because when trust is designed in from the start, everyone wins.

Cities need systems that can adapt in real time, not ones that wait for instructions from a central office. DePIN makes this possible by distributing control across the network.