technology | Digital in Asia

What AI Models Can You Use in Singapore? 2026

July 23, 2026 by Tom Simpson

Yes — every frontier model works natively in Singapore. But the real story is SEA-LION, the Singapore-built model family powering Southeast Asian AI.

What AI Models Can You Use in India? 2026

July 23, 2026 by Tom Simpson

Yes — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Grok all work natively in India, at near-cheapest global pricing. Plus India’s sovereign AI push: Sarvam, Krutrim and IndiaAI.

Gaming

South Korea Gaming Market 2026: $17B, 4th Globally

July 10, 2026 by Tom Simpson

a woman in a black hat and jacket at a video game arcade

South Korea is the world’s 4th-largest games market at $17B, where games out-export K-pop and film and one title passed $1B in China in six months.

Gaming

Asia Gaming Market 2026: $88B and 1.9B Players

July 10, 2026 by Tom Simpson

Asia-Pacific drove $87.6B in gaming revenue and 1.9B players in 2025 — and exports most of the world’s mobile games, led by Vietnam’s 6.7B downloads.

Gaming

Singapore Gaming Market 2026: SEA’s HQ Hub

July 10, 2026 by Tom Simpson

person on rooftop with singapore flag displayed

Singapore is Southeast Asia’s smallest gaming market but its regional HQ hub – home to Garena and the global publishers’ SEA operations.

Gaming

Japan Gaming Market 2026: The OG Innovator

July 10, 2026 by Tom Simpson

vibrant pikachu display in gaming store window

Japan is the world’s 3rd-largest games market and its heritage giant – home of Pokemon, the console industry, and the world’s most lucrative gacha.

E-commerce

India Quick Commerce 2026: Blinkit, Zepto, Instamart

June 24, 2026 by Tom Simpson

India’s quick-commerce GMV doubled to ~₹11,000 crore a month in 2026, led by Blinkit. The market-share split, the dark-store war, and why it works in India.