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NTT DATA and Google Cloud join forces to boost Agentic AI and cloud transformation in APAC
NTT DATA, a Japan-based digital business and technology services firm, announced Thursday a global partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI)-powered cloud innovations and unlock new possibilities with AI for enterprise organizations across industries.
Top use cases for AI agents in finance, supply chain, and support
The next wave of enterprise innovation will not just be about adopting AI; it will be about embedding intelligent, autonomous agents at the very heart of operations. Those who start now will not only optimize performance today but also build adaptive systems capable of navigating tomorrow’s uncertainty.
Survey: 86 percent of SEA organizations will use AI agents within next 12 months
86 percent of Southeast Asian (SEA) organizations will use artificial intelligence (AI) agents within the next 12 months, a survey showed Wednesday.
Sunway iLabs, Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Perennial collaborate to accelerate cross-border tech innovation
As Southeast Asia’s deep tech and artificial intelligence (AI) ecosystem continues to accelerate, Sunway iLabs, the innovation and corporate venture capital (CVC) arm of Malaysia-based Sunway Group, announced Tuesday a partnership with Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) Perennial, a global wealth management platform, to accelerate cross-border tech innovation.
Antler doubles down on AI with $7.4M in early-stage funding across SEA
Amid a sharp slowdown in early-stage venture capital funding across Southeast Asia, Antler, the global early‑stage venture capital firm headquartered in Singapore, confirmed Wednesday an investment of $7.4 million into startups across Southeast Asia during the first half of 2025.
YTL Power launches Malaysia’s first homegrown AI, ILMU
Malaysia-based YTL Power International Bhd, has on Tuesday unveiled ILMU, the country's first homegrown large language model (LLM).
US AI game tech firm Felicity expands global footprint with Singapore office
Felicity, the United States-based artificial intelligence (AI) enabled game-tech company, announced Tuesday its expansion to Singapore with Felicity Labs Pte. Ltd.
Malaysia’s Zetrix AI launches Shariah-aligned large language model “NurAI”
Malaysia-based Zetrix AI Berhad, formerly known as MY E.G. Services Berhad, has on Tuesday unveiled NurAI, a Shariah-aligned, Islamic values-based large language model (LLM).
The security gap in the Agentic AI race
As AI becomes more autonomous, trust must be a deliberate outcome of design, not an afterthought. Organizations that embed resilience, accountability, and security into their AI initiatives from day one will not only stay compliant, but they’ll earn the confidence needed to innovate at scale and remain competitive.
How AI can enhance massive MIMO in APAC
AI with massive MIMO unlocks faster and more efficient wireless networks built for the demands of modern digital life. With APAC leading the way in mobile growth and tech innovation, the region is becoming a global hot spot for next-gen network solutions.
