Southeast Asia has secured over USD 55 billion in AI investment commitments, yet lacks a binding regional framework for data sovereignty, tech transfer, or investment terms. The ASEAN Guide on AI Governance and Ethics remains voluntary, while Singapore alone attracted USD 2.3 billion in AI deals, accelerating regional divergence. Without…
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Tuvalu will host its first-ever national cultural festival in the capital, Funafuti,…
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