Asia·Aug 23, 2026
South Korea Channels AI Tax Windfall Into New Growth Fund
Seoul plans to deploy surplus revenue from semiconductor and AI exports into a dedicated vehicle for long-term economic development
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·
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Sustainability·Aug 8, 2026
Seoul Plans Cash Payments for Rooftop Solar as Chip Factories Drive Power Crunch
South Korea will pay households for surplus solar power and build transmission lines ahead of demand to keep pace with semiconductor and data center expansion.
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 5 min ·
Finance·Aug 7, 2026
Aspire Integrates AI Compliance Platform to Counter Rising Fintech Fraud
Singapore's business finance platform partners with Flagright to deploy unified AML controls and risk-scoring workflows across 50,000 client accounts
By Priyanka V. Rao · 3 min ·
Asia·Aug 1, 2026
Taiwan's Economy Surges Nearly 13% on AI Chip Demand
Second-quarter growth hits 12.92% as semiconductor exports and US trade ties power the island's expansion, though wealth distribution remains uneven
By Cheng Wei-Lun · 3 min ·