3 Before 9: February 12, 2026

Foreign investors pull Asian stocks as AI-driven tech rout spreads

Foreign investors pulled nearly US$9.8 billion from Asian stock markets in early February as concerns over heavy AI-related capital spending triggered a regional technology sell-off, with South Korea and Taiwan seeing the largest outflows.

Why it matters for Asia

equity volatility in AI-linked firms can affect funding conditions, valuations and capital access across Asia’s semiconductor and platform ecosystem.

Singapore economy grows faster than expected in Q4 on electronics strength

Singapore’s economy expanded 6.9 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2025, beating advance estimates, supported by strong electronics and manufacturing performance linked to AI-related demand.

Why it matters for Asia

stronger electronics output tied to global AI investment reinforces Singapore’s role in advanced manufacturing and semiconductor supply chains.

Singapore to invest over S$1 billion in public artificial intelligence research

Singapore will invest more than S$1 billion in public AI research through 2030 to strengthen responsible AI development, research capability and talent pipelines.

Why it matters for Asia

long-term state funding anchors ecosystem growth and positions Singapore as a sustained AI research hub in Asia.

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