Quantum technology is rapidly advancing in Asia, fueled by substantial investments, cutting-edge research, and collaborative efforts between governments, academic institutions, and private enterprises. Countries like China, Japan, Singapore, South Korea, India, Taiwan, and Hong Kong are emerging as upcoming global leaders in quantum research and development, driving innovation in quantum computing, security, communication, and sensing technologies.
Each of these countries is contributing significantly to the field of quantum technology, with varying volumes of research papers reflecting their commitment to advancing this cutting-edge science. The research paper contributions are from 1990 till 2021, as per Quantum Technology Trends in Asia-Pacific: Insights from Japan Science and Technology Agency.
Quantum Technology Research Papers contributed by: China: 27,000+ | Japan: 13,000+ | India: 6,000+ | South Korea: 3,443+ | Singapore: 2,399+ | Taiwan: 2,116+
These countries are collectively driving the global quantum technology landscape, shaping the future of the field through government support, strategic policies, and international partnerships. The Asia-Pacific region is becoming a key center for quantum technology research and development. With strategic investments, increasing collaboration, and a rising number of influential players, the region is poised to take a leading role in the global quantum race in the years ahead.
With the given background, We are excited to present the latest edition of the SheQuantum newsletter! In this March 2025 issue, we delve into the most recent advancements and breakthroughs in quantum computing, with a special focus on the dynamic progress across Asia. From Singapore to India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Malaysia, we explore how these regions are playing a pivotal role in shaping the future of quantum technologies and driving global innovation.
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China creates QKD communication link with South Africa
China has for the first time extended ultra-secure communication into the southern hemisphere using a quantum key distribution link with South Africa, according to a senior scientist involved in the project. The achievement brings the world a step closer to an intercontinental communication service that would render hacking of financial, national defense or other communications nearly impossible. More
Singapore launches new Hybrid Quantum Classical Computing initiative
At the opening event of the ‘SupercomputingAsia 2025’ (SCA2025) conference on 11 March 2025, Guest-of-Honor and Minister for Digital Development and Information Mrs Josephine Teo announced the new Hybrid Quantum Classical Computing (HQCC 1.0) initiative in her speech. HQCC 1.0 will focus on developing engineering and scientific talent in hybrid quantum-classical computing, equipping Singapore with the expertise needed to lead in this emerging field. It also aims to advance middleware development and hybrid algorithms, enabling seamless quantum-classical integration and maximizing computational efficiency. More
MIMOS Quantum Day 2025: Malaysia’s Future in Quantum Technology
MIMOS Berhad, Malaysia’s national applied research and development centre under the Ministry of Science, Technology, and Innovation (MOSTI), has officially launched Malaysia’s first MIMOS Quantum Intelligence Centre at MIMOS Quantum Day 2025. Officiated by YB Tuan Chang Lih Kang, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI), this initiative marks a pivotal milestone in Malaysia’s journey toward becoming a quantum-enabled nation. More
Newly discovered quantum state in Korea could power more stable quantum computers
Scientists in South Korea using 2D semiconducting materials discovered a new quantum state that could pave the way for more reliable data storage in quantum computers. Scientists have discovered a new quantum state that engineers can harness in a two-dimensional (2D) semiconductor chip to control quantum information more reliably than ever before. It provides a promising lead into a new method for extracting quantum information from sub-atomic particles. More
The Quantum Revolution in India – Betting Big on Quantum Supremacy
India is poised to play a pivotal role in the quantum technology revolution. The government is empowering the scientific community to advance quantum science. India’s leaders are planning to disperse billions of dollars into the quantum ecosystem for technology commercialization and human resource development. More
Taiwan accelerates quantum computing in industry and academia
Taiwan’s quantum technology initiatives are gaining momentum, with parallel developments in both industrial and scientific domains. These developments highlight Taiwan’s strategic focus on integrating quantum computing advancements with its robust semiconductor industry, positioning itself as a key player in the global quantum technology landscape. More
Honk Kong Advancing the Quantum Frontier
Professor Giulio Chiribella is a leading scientist whose work has greatly enriched the emerging field of quantum information science, with breakthroughs in understanding communications and causation at the quantum level. Over the past decade at HKU, Professor Chiribella has built up a community of like-minded scholars through the Quantum Information and Computation Initiative (QICI), of which he is Director and which recently set up a joint HKU-Oxford arm. More
Telangana Partners with Swiss Firm for India’s First Quantum Hub
In a first, the Telangana government has announced collaboration with QuantumBasel, Switzerland’s quantum and AI innovation hub, to establish India’s first Quantum Hub in Hyderabad. The initiative aims to position Telangana as a global leader in quantum technologies. More
SoftBank’s Initiatives Toward the Realization of the Quantum Internet in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area
SoftBank Corp. is working towards the practical implementation of a hybrid network that integrates conventional Internet technologies with quantum internet technologies, aiming to establish the infrastructure for a future quantum society. “Successful Transmission of Photons Carrying Entanglement in Commercial Optical Fibers in the Tokyo Metropolitan Area~” A case study. More
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