Trusted Insights. Asian Perspective.
US approval of MIMRYLO triggers US$275 million for Protagonist, strengthens the economics of its Takeda partnership and validates a differentiated peptide platform.
China’s stricter review of smart-driving systems and vehicle design is shifting competitive advantage toward automakers that can prove safety, quality and disciplined execution.
Malaysia’s parliamentary speaker called for stronger climate education, research and investment in renewable technologies as risks intensify.
Two more Chinese robotics start-ups are considering Hong Kong listings as embodied-AI companies seek capital for research, production and expansion.
Researchers warn that literal AI translation may distort China’s political language, making human context and cultural judgement essential.
Chinese AI video developers are combining benchmark performance, aggressive pricing and a vast content ecosystem to challenge global rivals.
CIMB is targeting 5–6% loan growth in 2026 as wholesale demand from data centres and AI projects offsets slower commercial disbursements.
A proposed federal Space Academy signals a long-term US effort to build the skilled workforce required for defence, civil and commercial space expansion.
Hong Kong’s exchange is seeking to convert record performance and China’s technology pipeline into deeper listings, trading and cross-border investment.
Competing US and Chinese AI initiatives can coexist if governments preserve interoperability and establish common technical safeguards.
