3 Before 9: January 28, 2026

Singapore publishes governance framework for “agentic” AI

Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority has released a new Model AI Governance Framework for Agentic AI that sets risk assessment, control boundaries, and end-user responsibilities for AI systems that act autonomously.

Why it matters for Asia

governing agentic AI is a next phase of regulation, pushing organisations across Asia to adopt clearer guardrails and robust oversight before autonomous systems are widely deployed.

AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 to expand with new industry blueprint

Organisers of AI EXPO Taiwan 2026 confirmed the event, scheduled for 25–27 March at the Taipei Expo Dome, will unveil an expanded AI ecosystem blueprint and increased international collaboration in AI research and infrastructure.

Why it matters for Asia

Taiwan’s AI ecosystem is central to Asia’s semiconductor and compute supply chain, and an expanded AI EXPO signals deeper cross-border integration with hardware, software, and policy partners.

Southeast Asia’s first HVDC-powered AI infrastructure testbed launches

ST Telemedia Global Data Centres has launched Southeast Asia’s first high-voltage direct current (HVDC) AI infrastructure testbed in Singapore to research more efficient power delivery for compute-heavy AI workloads.

Why it matters for Asia

power efficiency and resilience are becoming critical constraints on AI expansion, and new HVDC infrastructure could help support denser compute clusters in the region.

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Singapore publishes governance framework for “agentic” AI

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Southeast Asia’s first HVDC-powered AI infrastructure testbed launches

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