AI Policy Atlas

Explore AI regulations and governance frameworks across 15+ Asian countries. Compare policy stances, discover key provisions, and understand business impact.

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Singapore

Southeast Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

National AI Strategy 2.0(2023)

World-leading AI governance framework prioritising innovation with responsible guardrails.

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Japan

East Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

AI Strategy 2022 / AI Guidelines(2022)

Pro-innovation stance with voluntary guidelines and significant public investment in AI R&D.

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South Korea

East Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

AI Basic Act (proposed)(2024)

Pursuing comprehensive AI legislation balancing innovation support with risk-based regulation.

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China

East Asia

restrictive

Innovation openness

Interim Measures for Generative AI(2023)

Comprehensive binding regulations on AI algorithms, deepfakes, and generative AI with content controls.

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India

South Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

National Strategy for AI (NITI Aayog)(2018)

Pro-innovation approach focused on AI for social good with minimal binding regulation.

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Indonesia

Southeast Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

National AI Strategy (Stranas KA)(2020)

Developing AI governance alongside digital economy growth with ethics-first framing.

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Thailand

Southeast Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

Thailand AI Ethics Guidelines(2021)

Voluntary AI ethics framework with growing focus on responsible development.

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Vietnam

Southeast Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

National AI Strategy to 2030(2021)

Ambitious AI development targets with focus on building domestic AI capabilities.

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Philippines

Southeast Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

National AI Roadmap(2021)

Emerging AI framework focused on inclusive development and BPO industry transformation.

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Malaysia

Southeast Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

National AI Roadmap (AI-Rmap)(2022)

Strategic AI roadmap targeting economic transformation with strong government support.

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Taiwan

East Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

Taiwan AI Action Plan 2.0(2023)

Leveraging semiconductor dominance to become an AI powerhouse with targeted policy support.

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Australia

Oceania

balanced

Innovation openness

Voluntary AI Safety Standard(2024)

Developing mandatory guardrails for high-risk AI while supporting responsible innovation.

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New Zealand

Oceania

balanced

Innovation openness

Algorithm Charter for Aotearoa NZ(2020)

Pioneering algorithmic transparency in government with a principles-based approach.

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Bangladesh

South Asia

innovation friendly

Innovation openness

National AI Strategy(2019)

Early-stage AI strategy focused on digital inclusion and leapfrogging development challenges.

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Pakistan

South Asia

balanced

Innovation openness

National AI Policy (draft)(2023)

Developing comprehensive AI policy framework to guide adoption and governance.