Asia Tech News Digest - June 11, 2026

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1	CNA	KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra	KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra	ai	Read
2	EETAsia	ST Brings AI Inference Closer to Sensing Element	ST's IIS3DWB10IS with ISPU 2.0)brings advanced digital signal processing and AI inference closer to the sensing element. The post ST Brings AI Inference Closer to Sensing Element appeared first on EE Times Asia .	ai	Read
3	CNA	Malaysia police call for total vape ban after ‘Piu Piu’ drug found in e-liquids	The synthetic drug, a mixture of fentanyl and psychoactive chemicals, could cause severe intoxication and leave users in a “zombie-like” state, Malaysia’s deputy inspector-general of police Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said.	drug	Read
4	CNA	Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI	Anthropic v. OpenAI: Behind the bitter battle for the future of AI	ai	Read
5	TechAsia	SK Group plans AI factory in Japan for 2028-2029	Japan also has strong positions in chip materials and equipment, including about 88% of the global coater-developer market and 53% of silicon wafers.	ai chipwafer	Read
6	DigiTimes	Taiwan chips in as drone makers ditch China supply chains	Taiwan's drone supply chain is notching fresh wins, with downstream players such as Thunder Tiger and Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) continuing to secure orders while upstream suppliers, especially chipmakers, are quietly expanding their deployments and market share. For military and comme	ai chipsupply chain	Read
7	TechAsia	Alibaba replaces DingTalk chief as AI strategy comes under focus	The move followed an internal debate over the workplace app’s role in the company’s broader AI strategy,	ai	Read
8	DigiTimes	Amkor Korea weighs KRW1 trillion Gwangju expansion amid reported TSMC order growth	Amkor Technology Korea is considering investing about KRW1 trillion (approx. US$650 million) to expand its chip packaging and testing facilities in the South Korean city of Gwangju, according to Korean media reports and city officials. The company has not officially announced the plan.	chip	Read
9	DigiTimes	Applied Materials CEO: AI reshapes semiconductor innovation	Applied Materials said artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the global semiconductor industry and could drive years of heavy investment in chipmaking, packaging, and materials engineering. The shift matters far beyond one company, because AI demand is increasing worldwide and is expected to influence data centers,	semiconductorartificial intelligence ai	Read
10	TechAsia	CrowdStrike joins identity groups as AI agents gain ground	The move comes as enterprises deal with AI agents and other non-human identities that can exceed older access controls.	ai	Read
11	EETAsia	Photonics Emerges as Next Scaling Frontier for AI Infra, Distributed Computing	As AI systems expand, photonics is stepping up to enable faster, lower-power data movement, memory sharing, and scalable infrastructure. The post Photonics Emerges as Next Scaling Frontier for AI Infra, Distributed Computing appeared first on EE Times Asia .	ai	Read
12	EETAsia	Why Robotics’ Next Leap Relies on Physical Engineering	Robotics advancement requires reliable mechanisms, deterministic design, and robust hardware foundations alongside AI innovation. The post Why Robotics’ Next Leap Relies on Physical Engineering appeared first on EE Times Asia .	ai robot	Read
13	NikkeiAsia	China's AI companies dig in as SpaceX, US rivals ready IPO bonanza	China's AI companies dig in as SpaceX, US rivals ready IPO bonanza	ai	Read
14	NikkeiAsia	From scams to deepfakes, AI use in Asia creates new cyberthreats	From scams to deepfakes, AI use in Asia creates new cyberthreats	ai	Read
15	NikkeiAsia	Laos to create energy, logistics hub amid global conflict: PM	Laos to create energy, logistics hub amid global conflict: PM	logistics	Read
16	KED	AI trade isn’t just about tech stocks but also power, TCW says	The artificial intelligence boom has sent investors racing into chipmakers, cloud providers and megacap technology stocks, but a more durable opportun	artificial intelligencechip	Read
17	KED	No career ambition, no ego: AI plays devil's advocate at Audax Private Equity	Generative AI is challenging traditional investment theses, acting as a devil's advocate to sharpen decision-making, particularly when it comes to ass	ai	Read
18	KED	EuBiologics partners with Korea's health agency to develop Nipah virus vaccine candidate	EuBiologics Co., South Korea's vaccine-focused biotechnology company, is developing a vaccine candidate against the Nipah virus, an infectious disease	biotechnologybiotechvaccine	Read

KKR launches $10 billion AI infrastructure company with Nvidia, Vistra

Asia Tech News Digest - June 11, 2026