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From curious prompts to career hacks: Southeast Asia’s quiet AI revolution

When generative AI burst into the global mainstream, the spotlight landed on Silicon Valley’s models and China’s foundational AI race. But in Southeast Asia, a quieter revolution has taken root, not marked by billion-dollar models or massive data centers, but by everyday adaptation, creativity, and constraint-driven innovation.

Synapxe partners Google Cloud to boost AI capabilities and transform HealthTech in Singapore

Synapxe, a Singapore-based health tech firm, has signed a collaboration agreement with Google Cloud to enhance its data and artificial intelligence (AI) platforms, HEALIX and Tandem, leveraging Google Cloud’s interoperable, industry-leading data and AI platform services.

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.

TNGlobal & Alibaba Cloud to host exclusive networking & panel session in Kuala Lumpur on June 30

This is your chance to connect with top minds across AI, Fintech, Gaming, SaaS, and Multimedia Tech – including C-level executives, directors, and managers – along with VCs, accelerators, and ecosystem builders. Get insider strategies on startup growth, market expansion, and future-proof scaling.

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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.