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Equinix, GIC & CPP Investments to form $15B JV to expand hyperscale data centers in US

Under the terms of the agreement, CPP Investments and GIC will each control a 37.5 percent equity interest in the joint venture, and Equinix will own a 25 percent equity interest. Each party has made equity commitments, and the joint venture also expects to take on debt to raise the total pool of investable capital to more than $15 billion over time.

Viettel Vietnam extends Ericsson partnership through major 5G network award

Vietnamese telecommunications, industrial and technology enterprise Viettel has strengthened its long-term partnership with Ericsson through the award of the majority of its nationwide 5G Radio Access Network (RAN) deployment.

KLDX partners AsiaNext to drive cross border innovation and growth in digital asset markets

KLDX, a regulated digital assets platform in Malaysia for private markets and AsiaNext, a Singapore-based digital asset exchange for institutional investors, have on Monday announced a strategic memorandum of understanding (MOU) to collaborate on cross-border digital asset listings, liquidity sharing, and joint product development.

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[Discover Vietnam Tech] Genetica and LIFE AI’s Dr. Tuan Cao on AI, talent, and global competitiveness

Technology plays a pivotal role in addressing key social issues in Vietnam. In #Healthcare, tools like #Genetic decoding help doctors deliver personalized treatments and prioritize high-risk patients, while also aiding in nutrition and disease prevention. In #Education, digital platforms can bring quality learning to rural areas, leveling the playing field…

Oracle to invest $6.5B in AI and cloud computing in Malaysia

American multinational computer technology company Oracle has on Wednesday announced plans to invest more than $6.5 billion to open a public cloud region in Malaysia to meet the rapidly growing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud services in the country.

Generative AI startup TeamSolve raises seed round, backed by SGInnovate & Burnt Island Ventures

The company is addressing issues faced by utilities companies in markets such as Singapore, where approximately seven in 10 employers in the ‘Energy & Utilities’ sector have reported difficulties finding and hiring skilled talent.

Google breaks ground on $2B Malaysia data center and cloud region

Google has on Tuesday launched its first data center and cloud region in Malaysia. With construction underway in Elmina Business Park, Selangor, the $2 billion investment in its data center and cloud infrastructure will help meet growing demand for Google Cloud capabilities and AI innovations, and other digital products and services in Malaysia.

Malaysia plans National Cloud Policy, AI regulatory framework

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Tuesday that the country plans to create a national cloud policy and artificial intelligence (AI) regulatory framework.

Malaysia’s DNeX partners Google Cloud to deliver next-generation sovereign cloud for Malaysia

Malaysia-based information technology (IT) and eServices firm Dagang NeXchange Berhad (DNeX) and Google Cloud have on Monday announced a multi-year agreement to deliver next-generation sovereign cloud services in Malaysia.

Singapore’s Sleek secures $5M in debt financing led by Fintech Nation Fund

Singapore FinTech firm Sleek has secured $5 million in debt financing, led by the Singapore-based Fintech Nation Fund, to power its continued growth.