Regulation & Power
Seoul’s K-HERO program has picked CHA Biotech for a ₩31.5B, 3.5-year push in cell and gene therapy. The move ties Korea’s AI industrial policy to regulated bio data and manufacturing—raising cross-border, compute, and market access stakes.
Business Adoption
KT is operationalizing AI across ERP, BSS/OSS and a private cloud under its “Next IT” program. The move offers a concrete template for telcos and regulated incumbents worldwide to pivot from network utilities to AI platforms.
Compute & Infrastructure
Korea’s AI buildout is outpacing grid headroom. Seoul is weighing nuclear-backed campuses, time-of-use tariffs, and high-voltage upgrades that could reset North Asia’s compute map.
Regulation & Power
Saudi Arabia’s digital regulator approved Naver’s digital twin as the national standard for municipalities. The move vaults Korea into a standards-setting role abroad and spotlights procurement as policy in smart-city infrastructure.
Regulation & Power
VietnamPlus amplified a US 10% Section 301 tariff on Indonesia. The editorial choice signals Hanoi’s read on US enforcement and AI-adjacent export risks—and how Vietnam may hedge.
Compute & Infrastructure
Jeonbuk National University is convening a cross-border advisory network with firms like Thales and top universities—hinting at regional AI compute, defense-cloud tie-ins, and new procurement paths outside Seoul.
Business Adoption
Musinsa’s exclusive tie-up with Ayala’s ACX takes Korea’s AI-native fashion playbook into the Philippines. We unpack the data, partners, tech stack, risks, and KPIs global operators should track.
Business Adoption
Samsung SDI bought GM’s 49.99% stake in their Indiana JV, converting it into SDI’s first solo North American plant. The shift spotlights slowing EV demand, U.S. IRA rules, and a prismatic push that will reshape procurement and AI-driven manufacturing.
Regulation & Power
Seoul will legislate AI investment zones bundling permits and incentives to speed data centers and model labs. The plan probes Korea’s ability to clear power, water, and land hurdles faster than Western peers—while tightening security rules for foreign capital.
Regulation & Power
VietnamPlus amplified Indonesia’s tech-first agenda. That editorial choice is a policy tell—signaling Vietnam’s likely AI rules, state R&D alignment, and where global firms should position.