Asia Tech Alliance Welcomes New Members: eBay, OpenAI and TikTok
Singapore, 1 September 2026 – The Asia Tech Alliance (ATA) today announced that eBay, OpenAI and TikTok have joined the Alliance, further strengthening its growing membership of leading technology companies committed to advancing innovation and shaping the future of the digital economy across the Asia-Pacific.
Their addition broadens ATA's expertise across digital commerce, artificial intelligence and digital platforms, reinforcing the Alliance's role as a trusted industry voice on the technology issues shaping the region:
eBay is a global commerce leader empowering buyers and sellers across Asia-Pacific and more than 190 markets worldwide, enabling nearly $80 billion in gross merchandise volume in 2025 with a mission to create economic opportunity for all. Across Asia-Pacific, eBay supports cross-border trade, small-business participation, and recommerce — themes that align closely with regional policy priorities on digital growth, entrepreneurship, and sustainability.
OpenAI develops artificial intelligence with the mission of ensuring that general-purpose AI benefits all of humanity, and has established Singapore as its Asia-Pacific hub to support the region's growing AI ecosystem.
TikTok, one of the world's leading platforms for creativity and entertainment, supports a vibrant ecosystem of creators, businesses and communities across Asia-Pacific. With Singapore as one of its global headquarters, the platform empowers over 460M users across Southeast Asia.
Together, the three companies bring complementary strengths spanning digital trade, frontier AI and digital platforms, further enhancing ATA's ability to contribute practical, industry-informed perspectives on the policy issues shaping Asia-Pacific's digital future.
"We are delighted to welcome eBay, OpenAI and TikTok to the Asia Tech Alliance," said Lih Shiun Goh, Managing Director of the Asia Tech Alliance. "Governments and industry need to work together to shape practical, forward-looking policies. The addition of eBay, OpenAI and TikTok brings valuable expertise and perspectives from across the digital economy. Their participation will strengthen our ability to contribute constructive ideas and collaborate with partners to support innovation, trust, and sustainable growth across Asia-Pacific."
Laura Hu, Senior Director, Head of Government Relations, APAC, eBay, said: "We are pleased to join the Asia Tech Alliance at a time when digital trade continues to create new opportunities for business across the region. eBay has long believed in the power of technology to help entrepreneurs and small businesses reach global markets. Joining the Asia Tech Alliance allows us to work closely with policymakers and industry peers to champion open, trusted, and forward-looking digital trade policies that enable businesses of all sizes to participate in the digital economy.”
Sanghyun Lee, Head of Asia Pacific, Global Affairs, OpenAI, said: “AI has the potential to drive economic growth, create new jobs and businesses, and improve people’s lives across Asia-Pacific. We’re excited to join the Asia Tech Alliance and work with industry and governments to build a thriving AI ecosystem across the region and ensure its benefits are widely shared.”
Chanida Klyphun, Director of Public Policy at TikTok Southeast Asia, said: "Technology has the power to unlock creativity, create economic opportunities and strengthen communities. We are excited to join the Asia Tech Alliance and work alongside industry peers to support policies that foster innovation while building a safe and trusted digital environment. We look forward to contributing to constructive dialogue that supports creators, businesses and communities across Asia-Pacific."