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Singtel, Hitachi expand collaboration to next-generation data centers and GPU cloud
Singaporean telecommunications conglomerate Singtel and Japanese multinational conglomerate Hitachi, Ltd. have expanded collaboration to next-generation data centers and graphics processing unit (GPU) cloud to accelerate enterprise digital transformation by artificial intelligence (AI) adoption.
S&P: tech crackdown could boost tech expenses for South and Southeast Asia banks
Technology expenses for banks in South and Southeast Asia could continue to increase at 15 percent to 20 percent a year over the next two to three years following a recent tech crackdown, S&P Global Ratings said Monday.
Farquhar VC invests in South Korean EdTech AI startup Catius
Singapore venture capital fund Farquhar VC (FVC) has announced its investment into South Korean EdTech artificial intelligence (AI) startup Catius Inc, whose lead investors of the pre-A round includes Smilegate Investments and STIC Ventures.
Vietnam’s VinFast delays Thai dealerships amid slowdown in global EV sales – report
The company is targeting expansion to at least 50 countries in 2024. VinFast has been aggressively expanding its businesses in several regions.
Google Cloud partners Kemenkominfo to launch career initiative in Indonesia
Google Cloud, in partnership with the Ministry of Communications and Informatics (Kemenkominfo), have on Thursday unveiled the Google Cloud Career Launchpad initiative in Indonesia.
Animoca Brands’ subsidiary GAMEE receives investment from Pantera Capital
GAMEE, the mobile gaming platform behind the viral game WatBird and subsidiary of Animoca Brands, has on Wednesday announced it has received an investment from Pantera Capital (Pantera).
AWS launches infrastructure region in Malaysia, investing $6.2B through 2038
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, has on Wednesday announced the launch of the AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region. As part of its long-term commitment, AWS is planning to invest an estimated $6.2 billion in Malaysia through 2038.
RateHawk expands into Asia, localizing its B2B platform for Vietnamese, Japanese markets
RateHawk, a Dubai-based online business to business (B2B) booking platform for travellers, has on Wednesday launched a fully localized version for its target markets in Asia – Vietnam and Japan.
Tencent Cloud partners Global Resources Management to launch internet data center in Malaysia
Tencent Cloud, the cloud business of the China-based technology company Tencent, has announced its strategic partnership with Global Resources Management Sdn. Bhd. (GRM), a Malaysian-owned company specialized in building digital infrastructure.
Malaysia’s FinKnight secures funding from First Move, Gobi Partners Affiliate to expand financial support for startups
Malaysia-based fintech firm FinKnight, formerly Beetle Knight Advisory, has secured strategic investment from First Move and Gobi Partners Affiliate to enhance financial services for startups and scaleups in Southeast Asia.
