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Amazon invests $13B to expand data center infrastructure in Australia

Amazon announced last Thursday plans to invest a new total of AU$20 billion ($13.04 billion) from 2025 to 2029 to expand, operate, and maintain its data center infrastructure in Australia.

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APJ’s containerization gap is opportunity for regional AI leadership

The business case for this technology becomes increasingly compelling. Containerized AI workload spending has doubled in 5 years. APJ's container market is projected to reach US$10.7 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 34.4 percent annually. In our data-driven landscape, containerization isn't just a choice anymore—it's becoming the norm for companies…

Univers partners SDEC to establish net zero center of excellence in Kuching, Sarawak

Univers, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence (AI) and internet of things (IoT) technology for energy, announced Monday the signing of a strategic partnership with the Sarawak Digital Economy Corporate (SDEC) to establish Malaysia’s first net zero center of excellence in Kuching, Sarawak.

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Should you trust AI for retirement planning?

Although a real-life financial advisor is an excellent way to get feedback on reports, using AI alongside a professional’s input may give people a broader perspective on the many things that impact income during the golden years. As with most interactions with AI, utilize the data but always verify it is giving solid advice. 

DISG partners Google Cloud to launch “AI Cloud Takeoff” program to accelerate AI transformation

The Digital Industry Singapore (DISG) and Google Cloud announced Friday the launch of “AI Cloud Takeoff” (AI CTO), a full-fledged national program to establish AI Centers of Excellence (AI CoEs) within 300 digitally-mature, Singapore-based companies over the next 12 months.

Petronas Incubated Venture AIngineer joins forces with Microsoft to advance industrial AI solutions

AIngineer Sdn. Bhd., an industrial artificial intelligence (AI) venture incubated in PING23 Sdn. Bhd. or Petronas Innovation Garage (PING) has entered a strategic collaboration with Microsoft, accelerating deployment of cutting-edge AI solutions across energy and heavy industries.

Coursera: Malaysia ranks 50th globally, focuses on GenAI skills and leadership skills

Coursera, a global online learning platform, released its recent annual Global Skills Report, revealing a 183 percent year-over-year increase in Generative AI (GenAI) enrollments in Malaysia, outpacing the Asia Pacific average of 132 percent.

MARii partners Petronas to drive automotive innovation with AI-powered predictive maintenance technology

The Malaysia Automotive Robotics and IoT Institute (MARii) and Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) have forged strategic partnership to drive automotive innovation with artificial intelligence (AI)-powered predictive maintenance technology.

Arctic Wolf expands into Singapore to meet rising demand for AI-powered security operations

Arctic Wolf, a US-based security operations firm, has announced its official launch in Singapore, marking the latest milestone in its ongoing expansion across the Asia-Pacific region.

BEYOND Expo 2025: Former OpenAI executive Zack Kass on rediscovering what it means to be human in the age of AI

“AI won’t make me a better dad. My child needs love, attention, presence—not a smarter parent,” Kass said, adding that AI may simulate emotion or provide advice, but it cannot replicate human warmth, empathy, or moral judgment.