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    3 Before 9 - AI signals from Asia
    Friday, 30 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

    Chinese AI chipmaker Axera Semiconductor targets HK$2.96bn IPO

    Chinese artificial intelligence chip designer Axera Semiconductor filed to raise HK$2.96 billion ($379 million) in a Hong Kong initial public offering, signalling strong investor appetite for domestic AI hardware suppliers.

    Why it matters for Asia

    more capital flowing into Asia-based AI silicon firms supports local supply chains, reduces reliance on external suppliers, and accelerates regional compute capacity.

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    2

    Gartner warns of rising lock-in to regional AI stacks

    Analyst group Gartner forecasts that by 2027, about 35 per cent of nations will be locked into region-specific AI platforms, as digital sovereignty, security, and cultural fit become priorities alongside performance.

    Why it matters for Asia

    regional lock-in signals a shift from global homogenous AI stacks to tailored ecosystems, influencing procurement, compliance, and localisation strategies across Asian markets.

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    3

    India’s enterprises seek policy support for dedicated AI public infrastructure

    India Inc is calling for government backing to build dedicated AI public infrastructure, hoping to boost cloud capacity, trusted AI, and large-scale skilling ahead of the 2026 Union Budget as AI’s economic impact grows.

    Why it matters for Asia

    aligning public infrastructure with enterprise needs can unlock broader digital transformation, scale startups, and attract investment into Asia’s AI economy.

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