Yimie Yong

Japan’s NTT Data expects demand for sovereign cloud in APAC to grow rapidly [Q&A]

TNGlobal recently talked to Ben Tulloch, APAC lead for Cloud, Security, Network & Collaboration Services at NTT DATA, to know more about the strategic importance of this new Global Business Unit with Microsoft Cloud for NTT DATA, challenges enterprises in APAC face when trying to move Agentic AI solutions from a proof-of-concept phase to a production…

Nvidia to invest $100B in OpenAI

US-based chipmaker NVIDIA and US-based AI firm OpenAI announced a letter of intent for a landmark strategic partnership to deploy at least 10 gigawatts of NVIDIA systems for OpenAI’s next-generation AI infrastructure to train and run its next generation of models on the path to deploying superintelligence. To support this deployment including datacenter and…

SVO.ai puts Asean on the AI map, unveiling its multi-AI commerce super platform in a historic summit

SVO.ai, a multi-AI commerce super platform, marked a significant milestone by hosting its inaugural SVOLUTION Digital Summit (SDS) 2025 in Bali, Indonesia. Recognized as the largest AI commerce conference in the region, the three-day global event, which took place from Sept 16 to 18, attracted over 3,500 digital entrepreneurs, affiliate marketers, and…

Investigate VC targets to exceed $1B in AUM over 5 to 8 years as it challenges traditional fund structure [Q&A]

One of the key features of the new fund is its "5+5 year dual-fund design," which offers investors an option for liquidity after five years. Pomerleau, in an interview with TNGlobal, explained the rationale behind this innovative structure. He pointed to a "massive liquidity issue" in the VC industry, with many funds failing to fully liquidate even after 12…

[SCEKL25] Malaysia shapes human-centered AI cities through four landmark collaborations

At the Smart City Expo Kuala Lumpur 2025 (SCEKL25), Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo witnessed the exchange of three landmark Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) and one Letter of Collaboration.

NVIDIA to invest $5 billion in Intel common stock

NVIDIA will invest $5 billion in Intel’s common stock at a purchase price of $23.28 per share. The investment is subject to customary closing conditions, including required regulatory approvals.

[SCEKL25] AI cities must be empowered by local expertise, platforms and solutions, says Malaysia PM

Beyond high-speed conductivity, Malaysia is developing a deep pool of cloud resources via data centers across this country. This would be empowered by affordable compute power for Malaysia.

Huawei unveils world’s most powerful SuperPoDs & SuperClusters

With the world's most powerful SuperPoDs and SuperClusters, Xu said Huawei has what it takes to provide abundant computing power for ongoing, rapid advancements in AI, both now and in the future.

Alipay+ to help Laver Cup drive fanbase growth and digital engagement in global sponsorship

Alipay+ joins other long-term strategic partners like Rolex, Mercedes-Benz and UBS to make the elite league of the tournament backers even more diversified. It is the first and only brand in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region to be a Global Sponsor of the Laver Cup.

Ant International recognized as an inaugural foreign institution partner by China’s cross-border interconnection payment gateway

Ant International and Alipay are the largest player in the CPG scheme with the largest number of card network and wallet partners, the broadest use cases and largest business volume.