Thailand is embedding AI into government operations through three strategic pillars: data sovereignty via the homegrown Pathumma AI model, cost reduction through automation, and evidence-based policymaking using agentic AI. With 7,600 regulations under review and a leaner civil service on the horizon, Thailand aims to climb the UN E-Government Development Index from 52nd to 40th by 2032.

Maraknya aksi kejahatan siber berbasis komplotan di era perkembangan AI mendorong OJK memperketat pengawasan industri perbankan. Kepala Eksekutif Pengawas Perbankan OJK, Dian Ediana Rae, menegaskan pentingnya perbankan menguatkan mitigasi risiko, mitigasi fraud, serta menerapkan prinsip responsible & trustworthy AI demi menjaga keamanan data dan kepercayaan nasabah.

Kemajuan teknologi AI kini memudahkan siapa saja untuk melancarkan serangan siber yang terarah dan adaptif di sektor perbankan. Merespons ancaman ini, Badan Siber dan Sandi Negara (BSSN) mendorong kewajiban pembentukan Tim Tanggap Insiden Siber (TTIS) bagi seluruh pelaku industri keuangan.

Indonesia is charting a path from AI consumer to global AI contender. Deputy Minister Nezar Patria outlined a "full stack" strategy spanning energy, infrastructure, chips, talent, and applications — leveraging critical minerals for semiconductor supply chains while fast-tracking AI applications in health, agriculture, and education through post-trained open-source models.

The Hanoi People's Committee has issued Decision No. 3994/QD-UBND, launching a new regulatory sandbox covering AI, IoT, semiconductors, robotics, quantum technology, cloud computing, 5G, and blockchain. The mechanism lets companies, startups, and research institutes legally test emerging technologies in real-world conditions, with liability protection during testing. It implements Vietnam's Resolution 57-NQ/TW, which prioritizes strategic technologies to accelerate the country's digital economy. The Hanoi Department of Science and Technology will coordinate implementation and update the priority list as new technologies emerge.

Indonesia's sovereign investment agency, Danantara, will prioritize artificial intelligence adoption during the third year of a five-year roadmap to transform the country's state-owned enterprises, according to Chief Operating Officer Dony Oskaria. The plan, developed jointly with the State-Owned Enterprises Supervisory Agency (BP BUMN), begins with consolidation and financial restructuring in year one, followed by talent development and culture-building in year two. Year three shifts focus to innovation, digital transformation, and broader AI adoption to boost efficiency and competitiveness across state firms. The roadmap's later stages target value creation — including potential IPOs and strategic partnerships — and stronger financial performance, with the government ultimately aiming to position some state-owned enterprises among the Fortune 500.

Thailand's cabinet has approved a new national committee to oversee the country's rapidly expanding data centre sector, aiming to balance investment growth with energy security, water resources, and environmental protection. The Data Centre Policy Committee will be chaired by a deputy prime minister, with the ministers of digital economy, interior, and energy serving as deputies. Data centre investment applications to Thailand's Board of Investment surged from 99 billion baht in 2024 to 728 billion baht in 2025, with total applications topping 1 trillion baht in Q1 2026 alone — most linked to AI infrastructure. Despite 16 approved AI-serving data centres and over 1,145 permits issued, none of the projects have been built yet, and the country still lacks a dedicated legal framework for the industry, with new legislation currently being drafted.

Marking Vietnam's 31st year in ASEAN, Ambassador Ton Thi Ngoc Huong outlined how the country is embedding the ASEAN Community Vision 2045 into its national planning, with a 2026–2030 action plan already underway. She pointed to a 700-million-strong ASEAN market and RCEP's 2.3 billion consumers as openings for Vietnamese enterprises to move up regional value chains, while highlighting the soon-to-be-signed ASEAN Digital Economy Framework Agreement as the bloc's first comprehensive digital economy pact — covering e-commerce, cross-border data flows, and digital payments. She also noted that FDI into ASEAN held steady at $244 billion in 2025, with a rising share going to hi-tech manufacturing, alongside growing regional cooperation on AI, semiconductors, and quantum technology.

Thailand's Board of Investment is shifting its data centre policy from quantity to quality. To qualify for incentives amid rising demand for AI, new projects must meet strict sustainability standards on clean energy, water conservation, environmental protection, and local economic contributions.

The Malaysian government is enhancing safeguards against AI misuse, including deepfakes, misinformation, and scams. Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo highlighted key initiatives like the Cyber Security Act 2024 and an upcoming Digital Trust Strategy to build a secure AI ecosystem.

TNB menegaskan bahawa tadbir urus berkesan dan Model Interaksi Manusia-AI TNB (THAIM) menjadi pemangkin utama kepada inovasi, akauntabiliti, serta pengawasan manusia dalam melaksanakan transformasi AI secara bertanggungjawab.

TNB mengutamakan tadbir urus berkesan dan Model Interaksi Manusia-AI TNB (THAIM) bagi memastikan keselamatan, akauntabiliti, serta peranan modal insan kekal menjadi teras dalam era transformasi kecerdasan buatan (AI).

Thailand has launched a sweeping human-capital strategy, THAILAND², bringing together five government ministries to tackle a looming productivity crisis. With PM Anutin Charnvirakul warning that an ageing population and rising automation could erode the workforce's economic value, the plan focuses on upskilling, lifelong learning, and stronger R&D investment to help workers in industry, services, and agriculture adapt to an increasingly AI-driven economy.

Indonesia is laying the foundation for national AI sovereignty by advancing local AI models, expanding compute infrastructure, and empowering digital talent. Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs Nezar Patria emphasized that full AI independence requires a comprehensive approach—spanning GPUs, chips, basic infrastructure, and local talent—to secure the country's strategic position in the global technology supply chain.

Vietnam's top leadership is calling for stronger data security and a clear path to turn AI and digital transformation into real productivity gains. Experts point to growing investment in AI and critical digital infrastructure, a deepening role in global semiconductor supply chains, and Ho Chi Minh City's new innovation-focused venture fund as key steps toward a more self-reliant, competitive digital economy.

Walaupun menyumbang hampir 40% kepada KDNK negara, masih ramai pemilik PKS terperangkap dengan kaedah pengurusan manual akibat kekangan kos dan isu keselamatan siber. Inisiatif Maybank myimpact SME hadir membantu peniaga melangkah ke era digital secara lancar menerusi integrasi akaun, perakaunan, dan pengurusan sumber manusia secara sistematik.

Digitalisation is no longer optional for Malaysian SMEs, but high costs and security concerns keep many stuck in manual processes. Maybank’s myimpact SME initiative offers an affordable, integrated pathway to modernise operations effortlessly.

As digital fraud evolves into a complex global ecosystem, traditional passwords and OTPs are no longer enough to protect bank accounts. VIDA CEO Niki Luhur advocates for continuous, passwordless authentication—combining biometric verification and trusted devices—to safeguard banking sessions without compromising user experience.

Malaysia is aiming to position itself as ASEAN's primary hub for developing future technology creators, shifting the region's dynamic from a consumer of imported tech to an independent innovator. Higher Education Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Dr Aminuddin Hassim emphasized that the region's long-term competitiveness relies on homegrown technology rather than Western innovations. Leveraging specialized research capabilities across top universities and a young regional demographic of 680 million people, Malaysia is actively calling for deepened bilateral collaboration with Indonesia to prepare high-value talent for emerging industries, aerospace, and engineering ecosystems.

Vietnam is entering a transformative economic phase following the issuance of Politburo Resolution No. 10-NQ/TW. The nation is officially shifting its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) strategy away from volume and labor-intensive projects toward high-quality, tech-driven investments. In the first six months of 2026 alone, Vietnam attracted $34.6 billion USD in newly registered FDI—a staggering 61% year-on-year increase—with over 53% flowing directly into advanced manufacturing and processing. Global industry leaders from logistics to manufacturing are welcoming this regulatory shift, which prioritizes technology transfer, strict ESG standards, and deep integration into high-tech global value chains, cementing Vietnam's position as Southeast Asia's premier innovation hub.