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Wednesday, 25 February 2026

3Before9

3 must-know AI stories before your 9am coffee

Who should pay attention

Investors | AI developers | E-commerce businesses

What changes next

The impact of AI on various industries, from finance to entertainment and e-commerce, will continue to unfold.

1

Nvidia Reports Q4 Earnings Today as Wall Street Holds Its Breath

Nvidia reports its fiscal Q4 2026 results after market close today, with analysts expecting $65.7 billion in revenue (up 67% YoY) and EPS of $1.53. All eyes are on Blackwell chip demand, China sales guidance, and the roadmap to the next-gen Rubin architecture. With hyperscalers committing a combined $650 billion in AI infrastructure spend this year, Jensen Huang's commentary will set the tone for whether the AI capex supercycle accelerates or hits the ROI wall investors are increasingly worried about.

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2

ByteDance's Seedance 2.0 Goes Viral and Spooks Hollywood

ByteDance's new AI video model Seedance 2.0 has exploded across social media, generating hyper-realistic cinematic clips of celebrities in absurd scenarios within minutes. The tool is among the most advanced of its kind and has reignited anxiety over China's fast-evolving AI capabilities, particularly in creative industries. Hollywood is watching nervously as the gap between professional VFX and consumer-grade AI generation continues to narrow at breakneck speed.

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3

Google and Sea Build Agentic AI Shopping Prototype for Shopee

Google and Singapore-headquartered Sea Ltd have signed an MOU to develop AI-powered tools across Shopee, Garena, and fintech arm Monee. The centrepiece is an agentic shopping prototype that can autonomously handle product discovery, engagement, and transactions across Shopee and Google platforms. With Shopee holding 52% of Southeast Asia's e-commerce market, the partnership signals a shift from conversational AI to task-executing agents embedded directly in the region's dominant commerce infrastructure.

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  • 1.A Chinese AI startup reportedly trained its advanced model on Nvidia's most powerful chips, potentially breaching US export controls.
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Monday

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  • 1.Taiwan forecasts 7.7 per cent economic growth for 2026, primarily driven by robust demand for technology and AI-related products.
  • 2.India is hosting a significant international AI summit in New Delhi to establish itself as a leader in global AI governance and attract investment.
  • 3.A report indicates that Southeast Asian youth and institutions are eager to adopt AI but lack clear policy guidance and governance frameworks.
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Friday

20 February 2026

  • 1.Global and Indian companies are investing tens of billions of dollars in AI infrastructure in India.
  • 2.Google and Sea Ltd are expanding their partnership to develop AI tools for e-commerce, gaming, and digital services in Southeast Asia.
  • 3.An Asia-based survey reveals that most business leaders view AI as a significant disruptor and growth driver, with concerns regarding workforce impact and governance.
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Thursday

19 February 2026

  • 1.The India AI Impact Summit 2026 commenced in New Delhi, focusing on collaboration, investment, workforce transformation, and policy frameworks for responsible AI.
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  • 3.Singapore will establish a National AI Council, chaired by the prime minister, to guide AI strategy across key sectors as part of Budget 2026.
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Thursday

12 February 2026

  • 1.Singapore is establishing a National AI Council to develop its AI strategy and ensure beneficial outcomes.
  • 2.A report highlights that Southeast Asian nations are keen on AI but lack clear guidance and governance expertise.
  • 3.The US is funding AI and maritime technology at APEC meetings to bolster its regional influence amidst competition.
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  • 1.Foreign investors withdrew US$9.8 billion from Asian stock markets in early February due to concerns about AI-related capital expenditure.
  • 2.Singapore's economy grew by 6.9 per cent in Q4 2025, exceeding expectations, driven by strong electronics and manufacturing performance linked to AI demand.
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