The new AI powerhouse: How Asia’s innovation is reshaping global business

In this episode of The Influencers, Hogan Lovells partners Tommy Liu and Byron Phillips, along with host Leo von Gerlach, unpack how Asia—particularly China, Singapore, and South Korea—is rapidly shaping the global AI race through accelerated innovation, regulatory ambition, and strategic public–private investment. They explore what this means for legal teams navigating complex cross‑border compliance, intellectual property challenges, data governance, and emerging AI liability frameworks. Their conversation offers actionable insights for businesses operating in or entering the region—and for lawyers who must stay ahead of fast‑moving risks and opportunities.   About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future.   If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations on digital transformation and law. Thank you for your support!