Amid the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ 2025), a significant portion of global funding has been dedicated to various quantum initiatives, with over 30 countries announcing their respective quantum strategies. Within the Southeast Asia context, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines have launched their respective quantum strategies and roadmaps. Meanwhile, six out of eleven Southeast Asia countries have expressed interest in formulating a regional quantum ecosystem to pursue a set of common goals. Quantum technologies, though still in their infancy within the second quantum revolution, have advanced rapidly in recent years. Due to their dual-use nature, quantum technologies are considered emerging and disruptive, often raising concerns from the cybersecurity perspective. While several discussions regarding Malaysia's quantum initiative and strategy are ongoing, it is vital to broaden the conversation and position Malaysia within the regional ecosystem. This paper provides an overview of Malaysia's quantum landscape and a summary of the regional initiatives since the establishment of Southeast Asia Quantum Network. We then analyse Malaysia's strengths in quantum research and provide four recommendations to strengthen the regional ecosystem.
Amid the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology 2025 (IYQ 2025), a significant portion of global funding has been dedicated to various quantum initiatives, with over 30 countries announcing their respective quantum strategies. Within the Southeast Asia context, Singapore, Thailand, and the Philippines have launched their respective quantum strategies and roadmaps. Meanwhile, six out of eleven Southeast Asia countries have expressed interest in formulating a regional quantum ecosystem to pursue a set of common goals. Quantum technologies, though still in their infancy within the second quantum revolution, have advanced rapidly in recent years. Due to their dual-use nature, quantum technologies are considered emerging and disruptive, often raising concerns from the cybersecurity perspective. While several discussions regarding Malaysia's quantum initiative and strategy are ongoing, it is vital to broaden the conversation and position Malaysia within the regional ecosystem. This paper provides an overview of Malaysia's quantum landscape and a summary of the regional initiatives since the establishment of Southeast Asia Quantum Network. We then analyse Malaysia's strengths in quantum research and provide four recommendations to strengthen the regional ecosystem.
Quantum computers are rapidly evolving from theoretical research to practical applications and are expected to drive major breakthroughs across multiple sectors, particularly in materials science, finance, and healthcare. However, this technological advancement also poses significant risks to conventional cryptographic systems, necessitating comprehensive national strategies for the adoption of quantum-safe cryptography. This study assesses Thailand’s preparedness for the quantum era in comparison with global initiatives by examining technical, regulatory, and institutional efforts. By incorporating elements of the PRISMA framework, this paper reveals two principal results. First, global efforts primarily focus on cryptographic inventory assessments, quantum risk evaluations, talent development, and regulatory modernization. Second, Thailand has shown an early commitment by formulating strategic roadmaps, supporting quantum research, and launching readiness assessments through initiatives led by national agencies. While certain implementation gaps persist, Thailand demonstrates strong potential to accelerate its transition through coordinated action and multi-stakeholder collaboration. Additionally, this study offers practical recommendations to advance PQC adoption and concludes that, with sustained investment and international cooperation, Thailand is well-positioned to emerge as a regional leader in post-quantum cybersecurity readiness.
The development of Quantum Information Science and Technology (QIST) as an emerging technology among developed and developing countries has caught the attention of governments, industries, and educational institutions. However, not all countries have equal starting points in promoting QIST amongst different sectors. Several players in various countries promote QIST as a discipline and education. Although significant developments in quantum technology are focused in Western countries, great innovation can also be seen in Eastern countries, specifically Asia. The Philippines is one of several developing countries in Asia that is in the process of adopting QIST in multiple sectors. In this paper, the Quantum Computing Society of the Philippines (QCSP) is introduced as one of the arms of the country for promoting QIST to the public. Further in this paper, the initial impact of QIST promotion on various communities across the Philippines through multiple activities and educational efforts is explained. Several critical success stories for different audiences were described, wherein initial acceptance of QIST was evident through hackathons and lecture series. Events held show improvement in interest and proficiency in the foundations of QIST.
The transfer of information from one single device to another has been more secure in recent years through to the development of quantum communication technology (QCT) in a variety of technological uses. Preparing for this new, emerging sector is important since information communication technology (ICT) in the future will certainly depend on QCT, which is built on quantum physics laws to secure the transfer of information. Future quantum technology will not only optimize computers and the internet but also change the way we communicate. This study discusses the importance and impact of QCT in the context of national security, framework, and policy. Furthermore, this paper also discusses the latest research trends of QCT in several countries including the United States, Canada, and China that Malaysia can learn from. In addition to that, this paper traces the development of QCT policy in other countries along with the existing development of security policy and framework in Malaysia. Finally, this paper discusses the importance of QCT with recommendations.
Quantum information science and engineering (QISE) is advancing rapidly, creating an urgent demand for a quantum-literate, technically proficient workforce. Despite this need, quantum education initiatives remain fragmented across regions, educational levels, and instructional approaches, which constrains their scalability and overall impact. This paper offers a structured analysis of the current quantum education ecosystem by synthesizing global initiatives, pedagogical strategies, and emerging trends. Quantum education is examined through a dual framework that considers both learner progression and instructional methodology, emphasizing the evolution of educational approaches from conceptual exposure to formal reasoning and practical application. Analysis of data from international programs and academic literature reveals key challenges, including inequitable access, absence of standardized curricula, limited empirical evaluation, and discontinuities between educational stages. Quantum education is more accurately conceptualized as a non-linear ecosystem rather than a traditional pipeline, characterized by multiple entry points, feedback mechanisms, and critical transition gaps. Based on this perspective, directions are proposed for developing more coherent, inclusive, and scalable educational frameworks that align with workforce requirements and technological progress. This work presents a unified perspective on the quantum education landscape and outlines actionable strategies to enhance global quantum literacy and workforce preparedness.
Abstract Quantum technologies (QT) promise to change the landscape of technologies disruptively in diverse industries. For this reason, many nations around the globe are investing to emerge within the global quantum ecosystem through initiating national programmes and international partnerships. Nonetheless, some other countries are still running behind and yet their governments need to take series actions to help their private and public sectors adapt to the looming changes, considering the new regulations required and the huge influence that QT will present in the near future. In this opinion piece, the authors provide, to the best of their knowledge, the first generally applicable, yet comprehensive and brief, framework for leveraging the emerging QT to facilitate the establishment of national initiatives properly. The insights presented in this article were driven based on investigating various approaches, initiatives, and roadmaps adopted globally and meeting with local and regional leaders, professionals, and governmental officials. Furthermore, taken into account socioeconomic and institutional dimensions of the Libyan society, the framework for the Libyan nation is projected. This opinion piece is intended to inspire researchers, technical industrial experts, stakeholders, and governmental bodies to find roles they need to play to bring QT forward.
In the global race toward quantum computing supremacy and frontier-technology leadership, India has embarked on an ambitious trajectory. With the approval of the National Quantum Mission (NQM)—allocating ₹6,003.65 crore for 2023–24 to 2030–31—and the emergence of indigenous quantum computing hardware such as QpiAI-Indus (25-qubit superconducting full-stack system), India is no longer a mere follower but an active contender in quantum technologies. This research article presents a comprehensive, qualitative and science-backed examination of India’s quantum computing revolution: its foundational research, strategic opportunities, governmental mission, industry implications, and projected roadmap for 2026 and beyond. We begin by situating quantum computing in global context and summarizing India’s historical and emerging contributions. Through a structured literature review, we identify gaps in devices, algorithms, applications and commercialization. Our methods combine a critical survey of peer-reviewed literature (journals, conference papers, white papers) together with policy documents and startup announcements, enabling synthesis of India-specific strengths, bottlenecks and growth levers. Key findings show that India is strengthening core capabilities in superconducting and photonic qubits, quantum communications (e.g., ISRO’s free–space quantum encryption demonstration), quantum sensing/metrology, and ecosystem building (startups, T-Hubs, public-private partnerships). The NQM’s structure of four Thematic Hubs and fourteen Technical Groups across 17 states reflects a strategic system-level design. Of particular note: the QpiAI-Indus quantum computer, supported under NQM, signals India’s first full-stack hardware-software quantum platform. Industry-impact sectors such as finance (quantum optimization), healthcare (drug discovery simulations), materials science (quantum-enabled materials), cybersecurity (post-quantum cryptography), defense and national infrastructure are poised for disruption. Yet significant challenges remain: shortage of quantum-skilled workforce, cryogenic infrastructure, error-correction scalability, IP-ecosystem gaps, and global competition. We discuss strategic opportunities—quantum cloud services, “quantum as a service (QaaS)”, regional quantum hubs like Bengaluru’s planned “Quantum City”, and cross-discipline synergies with AI and advanced materials. We conclude by presenting a forward-looking roadmap to 2030+, emphasizing scalable quantum devices (50-1000 qubits by 2030), ecosystem maturation, export potential, regulatory frameworks, and international collaboration. This research provides policymakers, researchers and industry stakeholders a holistic guide to India’s quantum journey and its implications for 2026 and beyond.