3 Before 9: February 19, 2026

India AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off in New Delhi

The India AI Impact Summit 2026 has begun in New Delhi, bringing together global leaders, policymakers and tech executives to discuss collaboration, investment signals, workforce transformation and policy frameworks for responsible AI adoption.

Why it matters for Asia

this summit elevates India’s role in shaping regional and global AI strategy, signalling deeper engagement with investment, governance and infrastructure priorities for Asia’s AI ecosystem.

Asian markets rise despite renewed AI concerns

Asian stock markets climbed as renewed concerns about artificial intelligence’s economic impact failed to fully dent investor sentiment, even as global markets grapple with AI-related volatility and macro pressure.

Why it matters for Asia

market performance amid AI-linked uncertainty highlights how capital expectations and risk pricing around AI growth continue to shape investment flows across Asia’s major financial centres.

Singapore to establish National AI Council under Budget 2026

Singapore will set up a National AI Council, chaired by the prime minister, to guide national AI missions and anchor AI strategy across sectors including advanced manufacturing, finance and healthcare as part of Budget 2026 initiatives.

Why it matters for Asia

a high-level council with cross-agency backing strengthens coordinated AI governance and aims to accelerate responsible adoption and innovation in a core Asian hub.

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India AI Impact Summit 2026 kicks off in New Delhi

Asian markets rise despite renewed AI concerns

Singapore to establish National AI Council under Budget 2026

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