Japan hosted a virtual ASEAN AI summit session on October 6, 2026, focused on using artificial intelligence to support micro, small and medium-sized enterprises across Southeast Asia.

ASEAN AI summit focuses on business adoption

The session formed part of the ASEAN AI Summit program on AI-powered growth for smaller businesses. It highlighted Japanese policy approaches and initiatives intended to support their growth and digital transformation.

Japanese AI companies Spectee, Matsuo Institute and Preferred Networks presented their initiatives and discussed potential cooperation with ASEAN member states under the ASEAN-Japan Co-Creation Initiative for AI.

Public and private sectors join discussions

Participants included Philippine Department of Information and Communications Technology Undersecretary Leandro Angelo Aguirre, Japan’s ambassador to ASEAN Koji Yonetani, Japanese government officials and public- and private-sector stakeholders.

In closing remarks, Naobumi Yokota, Japan’s minister for economic affairs, reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to working with regional partners on a safe, secure and trustworthy AI ecosystem.

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