Policy desk

M- and N-category vehicles with L3/L4 autonomous systems must comply with the mandatory standard before 1 July 2027 or cannot be sold.

Mountain scenic areas in Shandong present procurement and deployment opportunities for hiking-assist robot vendors

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

Automakers and ADAS suppliers must audit all marketing materials, manuals, and launch statements to remove exaggerated claims or wording that downplays driver responsibility

Foreign AI services must obtain Chinese AI approval before launching in China; Apple's approval provides a reference path for similar products.

Companies deploying AI agents in Singapore and the region can use the reference architecture to design inter-agent authentication and trust transfer, improving interoperability.

Licensed banks operating in Hong Kong must establish clear accountability mechanisms and ownership for AI systems under the ART framework

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.

Companies must use IMDA's testing kit to evaluate agentic AI system safety

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

The city government will carry out large-scale procurement of AI cameras and supporting systems, creating bidding opportunities for vendors

AI model developers gain a clear "AI + railway" application direction with operation and maintenance data scenarios for online safety assessment and intelligent O&M projects.

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.

AI companies must establish security incident reporting mechanisms to ensure immediate reporting to the US government

Companies can develop AI subscription services for the Malaysian market, benefiting from increased demand due to tax incentives

AI companies must establish model control and monitoring mechanisms to ensure technical safety

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

Clear liability rules established for accidents involving autonomous vehicles

Financial institutions must establish AI risk management systems to ensure the safety, reliability, and explainability of AI systems

Companies have the opportunity to participate in state-supported healthcare AI pilot programs

Medical AI companies gain legal operating opportunities in Utah

Korean AI model providers will receive government funding to accelerate development of homegrown frontier models

Companies must ensure AI and blockchain applications comply with Indonesia's data governance requirements

Healthcare AI companies can test innovative products in a controlled environment without full compliance

Provides business opportunities for AI companies to build key EU infrastructure

Companies must ensure AI applications comply with new regulations, avoiding excessive usage