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    3 Before 9 - AI signals from Asia
    Monday, 26 January 2026

    3 Before 9

    Your essential AI intelligence briefing. Three signals that matter, delivered before your first cup of coffee.

    Quick Context

    Who should pay attention

    AI leaders, founders, enterprise decision-makers, and teams deploying AI across Asia.

    What changes next

    Regulatory expectations tighten, infrastructure buildout accelerates, and enterprise AI governance matures.

    1

    Samsung to start production of next-gen AI memory chips

    Samsung Electronics plans to begin production of its next-generation high-bandwidth memory (HBM4) chips next month to supply Nvidia and other AI hardware makers, following successful qualification tests.

    Why it matters for Asia

    new AI-optimised memory production helps ease hardware bottlenecks for training and inferencing workloads globally, which supports Asia’s semiconductor ecosystem and platform competitiveness.

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    2

    Singapore commits over S$1 billion to national AI research plan

    Singapore’s Ministry of Digital Development and Information says it will invest more than S$1 billion in a National AI Research and Development Plan through 2030, focusing on fundamental and applied AI research, talent development, and responsible AI advancement.

    Why it matters for Asia

    long-term funding for public AI research and talent pipelines strengthens Singapore’s leadership in responsible AI development and regional collaboration.

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    3

    Indian industry leaders highlight AI infrastructure and reskilling at Davos

    At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Indian executives emphasised the need for scalable digital infrastructure, policy reforms, and workforce reskilling to move AI from potential to practical impact across sectors.

    Why it matters for Asia

    focused efforts on infrastructure and human capital aim to bridge gaps in AI readiness and may attract investment into Asia’s broader tech ecosystem.

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