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Despite a slow start, foreign sanctions, and tight digital regulations, generative AI is emerging as a significant force in China.

A scrappy Chinese startup disrupts the AI hierarchy with a lean, open-source model, challenging Big Tech’s costly infrastructure and rewriting the rules of AI competition.

Chinese consumers need spending incentives: Government subsidies are boosting sales for EVs and appliances, but lack of support for other categories weighs on demand.

As China’s retail media advertising market begins to mature, off-site channels—including WeChat and Douyin, TikTok's sister app in China—will increasingly drive growth.

Affordable AI is a game-changer for marketers, but DeepSeek’s data privacy practices may scare off companies wary of Chinese server storage and security gaps.

DeepSeek’s affordable AI is a game-changer for marketers, but DeepSeek’s data privacy practices may scare off companies wary of Chinese server storage and security gaps

China manufacturing activity contracts ahead of Lunar New Year: While the blip may stem from holiday closures, it’s a worrying sign as the threat of tariffs looms large.

Thailand finds itself in the luxury spotlight as China’s luster fades: The country’s booming luxury travel market and growing number of ultra-wealthy shoppers is heightening the appeal.

Disney+ Hotstar to stream Coldplay’s record-breaking India concert: The event signals its push beyond sports to premium live entertainment.

Key takeaway: India’s prominent place as a global IT solutions provider makes it a strategic location for wider AI expansion into Asia-Pacific. Microsoft’s focus on training, partnerships, and investments could position India’s AI ecosystem at the cusp of transformative growth.

Biden’s proposal to restrict AI chip exports to 120 countries faces backlash from Nvidia, which says the policy risks stifling innovation and harming economic growth.

Methodology: Data is from the January 2025 Capgemini Research report titled "What Matters to Today’s Consumer." 12,000 consumers ages 18+ in 12 countries across North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific were surveyed during October-November 2024.

Key Stat: Asia-Pacific will account for over 57% of worldwide gamers in 2025, with 588.9 million coming from China and 460.7 million from India. But the fastest growth will come from the Middle East and Africa. Executive Summary. Ä¢¹½AV 2.76 billion people will be digital gamers in 2025.