Policy desk

SMEs and developers in Malaysia can access lower-cost compute via NACX, reducing AI R&D and deployment spend

Advanced manufacturing SMEs can apply for funding support to lower the cost of deploying AI tools

Companies serving or deploying systems within DHS cannot use DeepSeek models.

Federal civilian agencies must stop procuring and using DeepSeek AI products and services, with existing tools and contracts affected

Commerce and manufacturing companies can apply for inclusive computing power, 'specialised and sophisticated' enterprise status, and fiscal support under the 'AI + Manufacturing' action.

Companies offering AI-generated content or products in Indonesia will need to build labelling capability into their outputs once the rule takes effect.

Exporting non-public large model, agent, or computing cluster technologies via licensing, sale, or weight delivery requires interim registration with MOFCOM during the transition; in-flight transactions are also covered, with no grandfathering.

Companies can leverage programme resources to upskill local Thai staff in AI

Companies doing AI R&D or deployment in Hong Kong can expect greater local compute supply; watch for application channels and pricing of compute resources.

Power supply constraints for AI data centres and related operations in Thailand are set to ease, but site selection and expansion plans should track final policy details

Frontier model providers operating in the EU face AI Act obligations on safety-incident reporting and cooperation with investigations; insufficient explanations escalate to formal enforcement.

Clarifies AI's position as a teaching auxiliary tool rather than a teacher replacement

Companies must comply with EU's agentic AI application guidelines

Government procurement of ChatGPT for students will boost AI adoption among Malaysian youth, expanding demand for edtech AI products in Malaysia.

Companies operating in Thailand can apply for free Gemini Enterprise access for up to 10 months, cutting AI tool procurement costs

Companies can claim a 400 per cent tax deduction on qualifying AI expenditure, directly lowering the cost of adopting AI customer service and agent technologies

Startups can access investment from government-backed vehicles Jelawang Capital and Dana Perintis.

All teachers nationwide must participate in full-coverage AI literacy training, involving adjustments to teacher qualification exams and certification content.

Companies need to align their business strategies with Hong Kong's AI development direction

Provides business opportunities for AI companies to build key EU infrastructure

Provides a more convenient access channel for government services, improving user experience

Dutch government will gradually reduce reliance on Microsoft products, shifting to NixOS-based autonomous solutions

Tech companies will have direct access to government leadership to express views on AI industry status

Hong Kong companies will have opportunities to participate in AI research and industry collaboration projects with Austria

AI elevated to strategic priority level, indicating future policy support and funding

Companies must establish and maintain Records of Processing Activities to meet compliance requirements

Companies need to participate in international AI standard-setting to ensure compliance and market access

Data center operators must disclose their energy and water consumption data

E-commerce and livestream platforms must adopt AI technology to strengthen compliance and prevent issues like counterfeit products and price fraud