AI & Connectivity Buildout: Maxis is deploying Nokia optical transport tech to connect 50+ data centres in Malaysia, targeting up to 1.2 Tbps per channel for low-latency AI and enterprise workloads. Smart Computing Education: UniMAP is launching a Faculty of Smart Computing to expand AI, data science, embedded systems and responsible AI training. Energy Security via Biogas: India and Japan are pushing a plan for 1,000 compressed biogas plants in India by 2030, aiming to strengthen domestic fuel supply amid volatile markets. Semiconductor Pressure: South Korea’s DRAM industry faces a “super-gap” risk as China gains share, with a 52-hour R&D workweek blamed for slowing innovation. AI-Native Chips: Huawei’s Kirin 9050 Pro uses “LogicFolding” to boost performance under US sanctions, while Arm touts mobile AI and GPU advances at its China event. Digital Cities: Busan hosts the 2026 World Smart City Expo with an AI-first agenda and pilot-city launches. Healthcare Tech: Cambodia and the IAEA are expanding civilian nuclear medical and radiation safety equipment for diagnostics and monitoring. STEM Workforce: Pakistan engineers complete reliability engineering training in China, including digital twins and reliability for robotics and unmanned systems.