#47 Asia AI Policy Monitor
🇰🇷 Korea pushes physical AI, data centers + AI crime response, while 🇯🇵🇹🇼🇨🇳 move on AI plans, IP, datasets + content rules; 🇸🇬🇭🇰🇵🇭🇦🇺🇳🇿🇮🇳 add privacy, cyber + public-sector AI updat
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Here is a list of our AI-related entries from June 2026 covering Asia, relevant readers of Asia AI Policy Monitor.
Artificial Intelligence Governance
🇹🇼 Taiwan | Executive Yuan | June 2026 — Taiwan convened the first meeting of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategic Special Committee.
(ey.gov.tw)
“This year the Executive Yuan approved the ‘AI New Ten Major Construction Promotion Plan,’ with more than NT$130 billion to be invested over four years, focusing on compute infrastructure, sovereign AI, smart applications, and talent cultivation.”
Source: https://www.ey.gov.tw/Page/9277F759E41CCD91/e7954aaa-25ce-4b85-9747-f70d06da9ef5
🇰🇭 Cambodia | Ministry of Post and Telecommunications | June 2026 — Cambodia’s telecommunications ministry held consultations with AI specialists on national AI policy, governance, infrastructure, data, large language models, and AI platforms.
(ក្រសួងប្រៃសណីយ៍និងទូរគមនាគមន៍)
“This includes the formulation of policies and regulatory frameworks; governance mechanisms; the development of supporting infrastructure; data collection; the creation of a Large Language Model; and the development of platforms powered by artificial intelligence.”
🇹🇭 Thailand | Government House / Ministry of Digital Economy and Society | June 2026 — Thailand proposed ASEAN and APEC cooperation on responsible AI governance and use.
(thaigov.go.th)
“Thailand proposed that ASEAN and APEC accelerate cooperation in four areas, including the responsible governance and use of artificial intelligence.”
Source: https://www.thaigov.go.th/th/news/165568
🇯🇵 Japan | Cabinet Office / JST CRDS | June 2026 — The Japan Science and Technology Agency released its AI for Science Trends 2026 report, reviewing domestic and international AI-for-science policy and outlining research priorities.
(Japan Science and Technology Agency)
“AI for Science has the potential to become the fifth paradigm of scientific research by integrating and reorganizing previous scientific paradigms.”
Source: https://www.jst.go.jp/crds/pdf/2025/RR/CRDS-FY2025-RR-05.pdf
🇨🇳 China | National Data Administration | 8 June 2026 — China issued an implementation plan for building sectoral high-quality datasets for AI model development and training.
“Sectoral high-quality datasets are foundational and critical resources for implementing ‘AI+’ across thousands of industries.”
Source: https://www.nda.gov.cn/sjj/zwgk/tzgg/0608/20260608172117399715004_pc.html
🇨🇳 China | Cyberspace Administration of China | 12 June 2026 — The CAC reporting center opened a dedicated channel for public reports involving AI application irregularities.
“The reporting scope mainly includes 14 categories, including inadequate labeling of generated and synthetic content.”
Source: https://www.cac.gov.cn/2026-06/12/c_1782660002371256.htm
Artificial Intelligence / Industrial Policy
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of Science and ICT | 1 July 2026 — South Korea released its Physical AI Core Competitiveness Strategy.
(Korea.kr)
“The government will build a system to collect real data and synthetic data generated across diverse fields and use them for physical AI technology development through sectoral platforms.”
Source: https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148967446
AI Infrastructure / Legislation
🇰🇷 South Korea | National Law Information Center | 9 June 2026 — South Korea promulgated the Special Act on Promotion of the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Industry, effective 10 March 2027.
(Law.go.kr)
“The Special Act on Promotion of the Artificial Intelligence Data Center Industry, passed by the National Assembly, is hereby promulgated.”
Source: https://www.law.go.kr/LSW/lsRvsDocListP.do?chrClsCd=010202&lsId=015145&lsRvsGubun=all
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of Government Legislation / Ministry of the Interior and Safety | 10 June 2026 — South Korea opened consultation on amendments to the enforcement decree for AI and data-based public administration.
(법제처)
“The amendment sets detailed operating matters so that newly introduced AI impact assessments, the establishment and approval of a public AI and data association, and AI utilization competency education can take root early in the field.”
Source: https://www.moleg.go.kr/lawinfo/makingInfo.mo?lawCd=0&lawSeq=87124&lawType=TYPE5&mid=a10104010000
Governance / AI Infrastructure
🇦🇺 Australia | Digital Transformation Agency | 4 June 2026 — Australia published an agentic AI addendum to the Australian Government AI technical standard.
(Digital.gov.au)
“This standard provides best practice guidance for Australian Government agencies implementing agentic AI.”
Source: https://www.digital.gov.au/policy/ai/agentic-ai-addendum
🇮🇩 Indonesia | Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs | 23 June 2026 — Indonesia opened technical training on AI agents for government branding and reputation management.
(BPSDM Komunikasi dan Digital)
“The technical training program ‘AI Agent Government for Branding and Reputation’ was held for three days, from 23 to 25 June 2026.”
🇻🇳 Vietnam | OneTouch / Ministry of Science and Technology | 12 June 2026 — Vietnam recognized public-sector units in Hải Phòng’s AI-in-public-service implementation contest.
(Onetouch)
“Officials, civil servants, and public employees gained practical knowledge and skills to apply AI in performing public duties.”
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan | President of Uzbekistan | 30 June 2026 — Uzbekistan announced AI infrastructure and education initiatives during a presidential meeting with young people.
(UZA.uz)
“The first supercomputer cluster has been commissioned at the Digital Government Center, and its capacity will be tripled next year. Artificial intelligence laboratories will be established at 20 universities this year.”
Source: https://uza.uz/en/posts/president-meets-with-young-people-and-puts-forward-new-initiatives_877226
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan | President of Kazakhstan | 19 June 2026 — Kazakhstan said it is launching a supercomputer as part of its AI and innovation agenda.
(Akorda.kz)
“We place emphasis on artificial intelligence. The goal is to become an academic and innovation hub with a number of foreign university branches and Research and Development partnerships.”
Privacy / AI Data Governance
🇰🇷 South Korea | Personal Information Protection Commission | 9 June 2026 — The PIPC released a 2026–2030 R&D and standardization roadmap for personal information protection and use in the AI era.
(www.pipc.go.kr)
“The roadmap selected 11 core technologies across four areas: personal information sovereignty, risk reduction for leakage and exposure, trust-based safe use, and AI response technology development.”
Source: https://pipc.go.kr/np/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?bbsId=BS074&mCode=C020010000&nttId=12162
🇸🇬 Singapore | Personal Data Protection Commission | 2 June 2026 — PDPC opened consultation on proposed advisory guidelines for the use of personal data in generative AI.
(IMDA PDPC)
“Proposed Advisory Guidelines on Use of Personal Data in Generative AI. Interested parties may submit their views to the PDPC by 1 July 2026.”
🇭🇰 Hong Kong | Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data | 25 June 2026 — Hong Kong’s Privacy Commissioner addressed privacy protection in AI at Cybersecurity Forum 2026.
(PCPD)
“Promoting Privacy Protection in AI — Privacy Commissioner Delivers Opening Speech at Cybersecurity Forum 2026.”
Source: https://www.pcpd.org.hk/english/whatsnew/20260625.html
🇵🇭 Philippines | National Privacy Commission | 3 June 2026 — The NPC marked Data Privacy Awareness Week 2026 with a call for responsible AI governance.
(National Privacy Commission)
“The National Privacy Commission celebrated the National Data Privacy Awareness Week, highlighting a decade of advancing data privacy and protection in the Philippines.”
🇵🇰 Pakistan | Ministry of Information Technology and Telecommunication | 26 June 2026 — Pakistan published a draft Data Governance Policy 2026.
(Ministry of Information Technology)
“Data Governance Policy 2026, Draft, IT, 26 June, 2026.”
Source: https://moitt.gov.pk/Policies
🇳🇿 New Zealand | Department of Internal Affairs | 29 June 2026 — New Zealand’s updated Digital Identity Services Trust Framework Rules came into force.
(Department of Internal Affairs)
“This latest version of the Trust Framework Rules will come into force 29 June 2026.”
Source: https://www.dia.govt.nz/Trust-Framework-for-Digital-Identity-Rules
Intellectual Property
🇯🇵 Japan | Intellectual Property Strategy Headquarters | 12 June 2026 — The Cabinet approved the Intellectual Property Promotion Plan 2026, which includes measures on AI utilization, AI-generated content, intellectual property, and data governance.
(cas.go.jp)
“It is necessary to establish an environment that further promotes the utilization of AI while addressing issues relating to intellectual property and data use.”
Source: https://www.cas.go.jp/jp/seisakukaigi/titeki2/260612/keikaku_all.pdf
AI Safety Standards
🇨🇳 China | National Information Security Standardization Technical Committee | 17 June 2026 — TC260 opened consultation on a national standard draft for AI applications involving minors.
“The draft national standard ‘Cybersecurity Technology — Security Guidelines for AI Technologies Involving Minors’ is now open for public comment.”
Source: https://www.tc260.org.cn/portal/suggestion-detail/822d0889746444259ed1def11aa0f1e1
Cybersecurity / AI
🇮🇳 India | Indian Computer Emergency Response Team | 10 June 2026 — CERT-In issued guidelines on AI-accelerated vulnerability protection and response requirements for original equipment manufacturers and technology providers.
(CERT-IN)
“Guidelines regarding AI-Accelerated Vulnerability Protection and Response Requirements for Original Equipment Manufacturers and Technology Providers.”
Source: https://www.cert-in.org.in/s2cMainServlet?pageid=GUIDLNVIEW01
🇦🇺 Australia | Australian Signals Directorate / Australian Cyber Security Centre | 22 June 2026 — Australia joined Five Eyes cyber agencies in issuing a statement on AI-driven cyber risk.
(Cyber.gov.au)
“The evolving landscape of artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming cyber risk, and we must act swiftly to remain ahead.”
Source: https://www.cyber.gov.au/about-us/view-all-content/news/five-eyes-cyber-security-agencies-statement
🇳🇿 New Zealand | National Cyber Security Centre | 23 June 2026 — New Zealand’s NCSC joined Five Eyes partners in issuing guidance on frontier AI cyber preparedness.
(NCSC NZ)
“The GCSB’s National Cyber Security Centre joins Five Eyes partners in issuing a call to action to address the evolving cyber risk landscape driven by Frontier AI.”
Source: https://www.cert.govt.nz/news-and-events/
🇲🇾 Malaysia | National Cyber Security Agency | 1 July 2026 — NACSA’s My Cyber Hero 2026 program included artificial intelligence in cybersecurity training modules.
(National Cyber Security Agency)
“The modules cover computer science theory, networking, cyber intrusions, and artificial intelligence in cybersecurity.”
Source: https://www.nacsa.gov.my/my-cyberHero.php
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of Science and ICT / National Intelligence Service | 24 June 2026 — South Korea released a software supply chain security roadmap for the AI era.
(Korea.kr)
“The Ministry of Science and ICT, together with the National Intelligence Service, prepared the ‘Software Supply Chain Security Roadmap for the AI Everyday Era.’”
Source: https://www.korea.kr/news/policyNewsView.do?newsId=148967046
Cybersecurity / Data Security
🇨🇳 China | CAC / MIIT / Ministry of Public Security | 18 June 2026 — China released the Network Data Security Risk Assessment Measures, effective 20 August 2026.
“Important data processors shall conduct risk assessments every year.”
Source: https://www.cac.gov.cn/2026-06/18/c_1783525609815499.htm
🇦🇺 Australia | Australian Signals Directorate / Australian Cyber Security Centre | 27 May 2026 — ASD issued guidance on using AI in cyber defence operations.
“AI presents a significant opportunity for cyber defenders. When used safely, securely and responsibly AI can strengthen prioritisation of cyber risks, improve detection of threats and vulnerabilities, support faster response and recovery, and reduce reliance on repetitive manual tasks.”
🇯🇵 Japan | Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) | 1 May 2026 — METI convened operators of critical infrastructure sectors to discuss cybersecurity risks associated with highly capable AI systems and vulnerability discovery.
“Highly capable AI may contribute to identifying software vulnerabilities and can have both defensive and offensive cybersecurity implications.”
https://www.meti.go.jp/press/2026/05/20260501001/20260501001.html
AI Crime / Online Safety
🇰🇷 South Korea | Broadcast Media Communications Commission / PIPC / Interagency Council | 26 June 2026 — South Korea launched an interagency council to respond to AI-enabled crimes.
(www.pipc.go.kr)
“The ‘Interagency Council for Responding to AI Crime’ was officially launched to systematically respond to crimes using rapidly expanding AI technologies.”
Source: https://www.pipc.go.kr/np/cop/bbs/selectBoardArticle.do?bbsId=BS074&mCode=&nttId=12204
Consumer Protection / AI
🇯🇵 Japan | Cabinet Office Consumer Commission | 26 June 2026 — The Consumer Commission published materials for the 5th Expert Committee on AI Technology and Consumer Issues, continuing its review of AI-related consumer protection issues.
(cao.go.jp)
“Materials for the 5th Expert Committee on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Technology and Consumer Issues have been published.”
Source: https://www.cao.go.jp/consumer/
AI / Consumer Policy
🇨🇳 China | Ministry of Commerce and seven departments | 18 June 2026 — Eight departments issued implementation opinions to accelerate development of “AI + Consumption.”
“Promote deep integration of artificial intelligence and consumption, cultivate new consumption growth points, and form new drivers.”
Source: https://scjss.mofcom.gov.cn/zlgh/zcfb/art/2026/art_e24c3760c5e3453199d2701febe7abbc.html
Finance
🇯🇵 Japan | Financial Services Agency (FSA) | 14 May 2026 — The Financial Services Agency announced a working group under its public-private coordination framework to address AI-related cybersecurity threats in the financial sector.
“A working group has been held following discussions at the ‘Public-Private Coordination Meeting on Strengthening Cybersecurity Measures in the Financial Sector Against AI-Related Threats,’ held on April 24.”
AI Cooperation
🇯🇵 Japan / 🇵🇭 Philippines | Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (Japan) / Department of Information and Communications Technology (Philippines) | 28 May 2026 — Japan and the Philippines signed a Joint Declaration of Intent on the Establishment of Cooperation in the Field of Artificial Intelligence during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s visit to Japan.
“Parliamentary Vice-Minister MUKOYAMA Jun signed the Joint Declaration of Intent on the Establishment of Cooperation in AI with Mr. Henry R. Aguda, Secretary of the Department of Information and Communications Technology of the Philippines.”
Source:
Multilateral
🇹🇼 Taiwan | NBR | 15 May 2026 — NBR led its annual high-level delegation to Taiwan for meetings on technology, trade, investment, and economic security.
“Discussions during the delegation emphasized trade and investment ties, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, cybersecurity, and the broader geopolitical context shaping Taiwan’s economic and strategic decision-making.”
Source: https://www.nbr.org/event/nbr-annual-high-level-delegation-to-taiwan-2026/
🇦🇺🇬🇧 Australia / United Kingdom | Department of Industry, Science and Resources | 25 May 2026 — Australia and the UK signed an MoU on AI safety and security cooperation.
“The MoU establishes a framework to deepen cooperation between the Australian AI Safety Institute, which is currently being established, and the UK AI Security Institute…
Poorly designed or poorly governed AI systems can introduce new attack paths. This can occur through excessive system access, reliance on untrusted inputs, or automated actions without adequate safeguards.”
ASEAN / China | China–ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre | 24 May 2026 — China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and ASEAN representatives attended the launch of the China–ASEAN Artificial Intelligence Industry Innovation Centre in Beijing under the China–ASEAN Digital Ministers’ Meeting cooperation framework.
“The center will focus on promoting technological research and innovation cooperation, strengthening the application of new-generation artificial intelligence technologies such as large models in industrial scenarios, building a collaborative AI industry ecosystem, deepening AI governance cooperation, and supporting regional capacity building.” (translated from official event reporting)
Source: https://www.seetaoe.com/details/266480.html
🌐 Global | Internet Governance Forum | 2026 Proposed Issues — IGF’s proposed-issues page included submissions under artificial intelligence governance, cybersecurity and trust, and environmental sustainability.
“Thematic Areas: Artificial Intelligence Governance, Cybersecurity and Trust, Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change.”
Source: https://www.intgovforum.org/en/igf-2026-proposed-issues
(intgovforum.org)
UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance Input
🇺🇳 United Nations | Global Dialogue on AI Governance | April–May 2026 — The UN’s written-submission portal for the Global Dialogue on AI Governance closed after stakeholder consultations.
“The submission portal for the Global Dialogue on AI Governance has now closed.”
Source: https://www.un.org/global-dialogue-ai-governance/en/consultations
(United Nations)
Public Comments / Consultations
🇯🇵 Japan | Cabinet Office / e-Gov Public Comment | 19 June 2026 — Japan opened public comments on the draft Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan.
“Title of the order, etc. to be established: Artificial Intelligence Basic Plan draft.”
Source: https://public-comment.e-gov.go.jp/pcm/detail?CLASSNAME=PCMMSTDETAIL&Mode=0&id=095260620
(Public Comment)
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of Science and ICT / MOLEG | 21 May 2026 — South Korea opened legislative notice on amendments to the enforcement decree of the AI Basic Act.
“Organizations, groups, or individuals with opinions on this draft may submit opinions by 19 June 2026.”
Source: https://www.moleg.go.kr/lawinfo/makingInfo.mo?lawSeq=86822&lawType=TYPE5
(법제처)
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of the Interior and Safety / MOLEG | 10 June 2026 — South Korea opened comments on the enforcement decree for the AI and Data-Based Administration Act.
“The amendment sets detailed operating matters for AI impact assessments, the public AI and data association, and AI utilization education.”
Source: https://www.moleg.go.kr/lawinfo/makingInfo.mo?lawSeq=87124&lawType=TYPE5
(법제처)
🇰🇷 South Korea | Ministry of the Interior and Safety / MOLEG | 10 June 2026 — South Korea opened comments on implementing rules for the AI and Data-Based Administration Act.
“Any organization, group, or individual with opinions on this amendment may submit comments by 20 July 2026.”
Source: https://www.moleg.go.kr/lawinfo/makingInfo.mo?lawSeq=87126&lawType=TYPE5
(법제처)
🇸🇬 Singapore | Personal Data Protection Commission | 2 June 2026 — Singapore opened consultation on proposed advisory guidelines for personal data use in generative AI.
“The Commission has launched this public consultation to solicit views and comments on the proposed Guidelines.”
(IMDA PDPC)
🇨🇳 China | TC260 | 10 June 2026 — China opened comments on draft AI application security practice guides for education and health.
“The Secretariat now publicly solicits opinions on the drafts from society.”
Source: https://www.tc260.org.cn/portal/article/2/93f7c1bb4a864104a321ea80cf6844e0
(TC260)
🇨🇳 China | TC260 | 17 June 2026 — China opened comments on a draft national standard for AI applications involving minors.
“The draft national standard has been formed, and opinions are broadly solicited from society.”
Source: https://www.tc260.org.cn/portal/suggestion-detail/822d0889746444259ed1def11aa0f1e1
(TC260)
🇨🇳 China | TC260 | 17 June 2026 — China opened comments on the draft national standard Personal Information Security Specification.
“Please provide valuable comments on the standard and return them by 16 August 2026.”
Source: https://www.tc260.org.cn/portal/suggestion-detail/ef5518f3213b4ec5bc5f3f2ce5ce1bee
(TC260)
🇨🇳 China | TC260 | 17 June 2026 — China opened comments on draft technical requirements for automated tools collecting online data.
“The draft national standard has been formed, and comments should be returned by 16 August 2026.”
Source: https://www.tc260.org.cn/portal/suggestion-detail/070bd0f2bab446be9e293e491a786a76
(TC260)
🇵🇭 Philippines | National Privacy Commission | June 2026 — The NPC invited comments on draft guidelines for processing personal data in statutory and government-mandated privileges.
“The NPC is inviting Personal Information Controllers, Personal Information Processors, and other interested stakeholders to submit comments.”
Source:
https://privacy.gov.ph/
(National Privacy Commission)
🇹🇭 Thailand | ETDA | 29 June–3 July 2026 — Thailand’s AI Governance Week included a public hearing session on law, AI, and intellectual property.
“Day 4: AI Governance in Justice — exchange on AI use in the justice process and a public hearing on law / AI & IP.”
Source: https://www.etda.or.th/th/ข่าวสารและกิจกรรม/ปฏิทินกิจกรรม/AI-Governance-Week-2026.aspx
(etda.or.th)