Semiconductors, AI, startups and the digital economy in Asia.
Public driverless shuttle rides in Punggol have moved from free trials toward paid service as Singapore prepares a new legal framework for autonomous vehicles, with legislation due in 2027.
A handful of Asian companies make the world’s most advanced semiconductors. This explainer covers the foundry model, why chip leadership is so concentrated in Taiwan and South Korea, and why it shapes global geopolitics.
Almost all international data travels through fibre-optic cables on the seabed, and the Asia-Pacific is a crucial crossroads. This explainer covers how submarine cables work, why Asia is pivotal, and the stakes.
The gaming and esports industry in Asia is one of the world’s largest, spanning mobile games, competitive tournaments and a wide creative economy.
Fintech in Asia is expanding fast, bringing digital payments, mobile banking and new financial services to people who were once hard to reach.
Asia is building data centres fast to meet demand for cloud, streaming and AI. Here is what drives the boom and the trade-offs involved.
A clear guide to artificial intelligence in the Asia-Pacific: what the technology does, how it is used and the key policy debates.
Super-apps in Asia bundle messaging, payments, shopping and transport into one platform. Here is how they grew and why they matter.
5G and mobile networks across Asia are reshaping how people connect, work and do business, from dense cities to remote rural districts.
