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    3 Before 9 - AI signals from Asia
    Monday, 9 February 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

    Singapore attracts more investment amid geopolitical shifts

    Singapore drew higher investment commitments in 2025, with China’s share of fixed asset commitments growing above the United States for the first time as companies look to reduce geopolitical risk exposure.

    Why it matters for Asia

    increasing investment inflows — especially related to semiconductors, AI hardware, and advanced manufacturing — strengthen Singapore’s role as an AI and tech hub in Asia.

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    2

    Asean and China expand AI cooperation and capacity building

    Senior policymakers and industry leaders at the China-ASEAN AI Capacity Building Training Programme emphasised inclusive AI innovation, frontier technology collaboration, and governance frameworks to advance China-ASEAN digital transformation.

    Why it matters for Asia

    closer cooperation between China and ASEAN on AI governance and capacity building could accelerate regional adoption, deepen research linkages, and create more shared ethical standards.

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    3

    U.S. drone firms push into Asia with defence and tech sales

    Several U.S. defence drone makers debuted at the Singapore Airshow to expand sales in Asia, seeking contracts beyond the Pentagon as regional concerns grow about China’s military capabilities.

    Why it matters for Asia

    the intersection of AI, autonomy, and defence tech is becoming a strategic priority in Asia, with implications for procurement, interoperability, and regulatory standards.

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