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 can leverage programme resources to upskill local Thai staff in AI

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

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

Provides AI startups with up to 3x matching venture capital funds

Provides local talent support for semiconductor and AI companies, reducing talent acquisition costs

Obligations: AI companies may face increased regulatory scrutiny and potential legal action over data usage and its impact on news publishers. • Opportunities: Companies may need to develop more transparent data practices and collaborate with news organizations to mitigate negative impacts. • Deadlines: The FTC consultation period is open for public comments until a specified date, after which the agency will consider feedback before potentially adopting new guidelines.

Obligations: Participating companies must offer AI-related apprenticeships to program graduates, matching their existing skill requirements and job vacancies.

Obligations: Recipients must publicly disclose research findings on AI risks to regulators and the public. • Opportunities: Grants provide resources for AI safety research, potentially accelerating safer AI development. • Deadlines: Recipients must submit quarterly progress reports and final research outcomes within 18 months of grant approval.

Obligations: Software companies are required to participate in the initiative, develop intelligent software products, and cooperate with terminal manufacturers for joint innovation. • Opportunities: Companies can benefit from government funding and support to develop new intelligent software products and participate in the creation of benchmark applications. • Deadlines: By 2028, the initiative aims to cover 20,000 large-scale software enterprises and create 100 benchmark applications.

Obligations: Companies expanding into ASEAN from China must align their strategies with China Unicom's 'Fifteenth Five-Year' investment plans and development initiatives.