From Indonesia to Thailand, each ASEAN nation builds AI its own way. What does this mean for creators? Three questions on data, dependence, and access.

Why is Southeast Asia building its own AI? A deep dive into SEA-LION—its origins, purpose, and how it tackles the "WIRED" bias baked into global models.

This report tracks the trajectory of China's largest state-backed cultural-industry fair, the China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (Wénbóhuì, hereafter ICIF), examines what a contemporary industry fair actually does beyond matchmaking, and situates the IP business it incubates within an Asian context that is distinct from Western models.

Malaysia's chairmanship theme, "Inclusivity and Sustainability," reflects both regional aspirations and practical necessities as the bloc navigates intensifying great power competition, internal divisions, and emerging non-traditional security challenges. This report examines the key challenges facing ASEAN under Malaysia's chairmanship and analyzes potential pathways for addressing them.

The arts and technologies ecosystem in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is shaped by tradition, modernity, and a drive for

Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) are integral to the economic development and growth of ASEAN Member States.