Cookie Consent

    We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience, serve personalised ads or content, and analyse our traffic. Learn more

    3 Before 9 - AI signals from Asia
    Tuesday, 10 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 founders | Investors | Regulators | Infrastructure developers

    What changes next

    Debate is likely to intensify for AI shopping trust and transparency.

    1

    South Korea AI startup Wrtn plans U.S. expansion and IPO

    South Korean AI entertainment startup Wrtn, known for its interactive storytelling service, is expanding into the U.S. market and targeting an IPO as early as 2028, after achieving strong revenue growth from South Korea and Japan.

    Why it matters for Asia

    an Asia-born AI startup planning an international expansion and IPO highlights regional innovation strength and shows Asian AI companies can scale beyond home markets.

    Read more
    2

    Visa survey finds 74 % of Asia-Pacific consumers use AI for shopping

    A new survey shows 74 % of Asia-Pacific consumers already use AI tools for shopping activities, but concerns about trust and transparency at checkout remain significant, with 26 % unsure whether AI recommendations align with their interests.

    Why it matters for Asia

    as AI becomes a mainstream part of consumer experiences, trust and transparency issues could shape regulatory priorities and platform design requirements across Asia.

    Read more
    3

    Asia AI Infrastructure Malaysia Summit 2026 highlights regional AI build-out

    The Asia AI Infrastructure Malaysia Summit 2026 will bring together industry, government, and tech leaders to shape the future of regional AI infrastructure, focusing on cloud, data centres, connectivity, and sustainable compute capacity.

    Why it matters for Asia

    infrastructure, not just models, underpins AI growth. Regional coordination and investment in physical AI foundations can speed adoption and competitiveness in Asia.

    Read more

    That's today's 3-Before-9.

    Explore more at AIinASIA.com or share signals with us.

    Get 3-Before-9 in your inbox

    Three signals, every weekday, before 9am.

    Free forever. Unsubscribe anytime. No spam.