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Megaspeed, Singapore-registered Nvidia cloud customer, cooperating with US export inspections

Megaspeed International, a Singapore-registered cloud partner of Nvidia, takes its US export-control obligations seriously and has cooperated with inspections by the US Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security.

SEA AI funding rises 121 percent to $4.2 billion in 9M 2026 – Tracxn

Southeast Asia (SEA) artificial intelligence (AI) companies raised $4.2 billion in the first nine months of 2026 (9M 2026), up 121 percent from $1.9 billion in 9M 2025, Tracxn said on Thursday.

Asia’s AI boom brings growth opportunities but exposes ASEAN+3 to timing risks, says AMRO

Asia’s artificial intelligence (AI) investment boom is supporting exports and economic growth across ASEAN+3, but differences in the pace of infrastructure development, productivity gains and financial market adjustments could expose the region to risks if expectations outpace economic fundamentals, according to the ASEAN+3 Macroeconomic Research Office…

Alibaba advances T-Head chip unit toward Hong Kong listing

Alibaba has received HKEX confirmation to proceed with a proposed spin-off and Hong Kong listing of chip subsidiary T-Head, subject to approvals and market conditions.

TSMC approves up to $1 billion in OpenAI and Anthropic investments

TSMC's board approved potential investments of up to $500 million each in OpenAI and Anthropic, alongside $40.93 billion in capital appropriations.

Vietnam’s Stavian Group, Japan’s Midas Capital sign $1B submarine cable-AI infrastructure deal for Vietnam

Vietnam's conglomerate Stavian Group and Japan's Midas Capital will jointly invest in a submarine cable and digital infrastructure project in Vietnam, worth $1 billion.

Thailand’s AI investment boom offers chance to revive long-term growth, says AMRO

Thailand’s investment boom driven by the global artificial intelligence (AI) expansion is helping its economy withstand the energy shock stemming from the Middle East conflict, but the benefits remain concentrated in a narrow range of industries, according to the Asean+3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO).

France’s Dassault Systèmes to set up ASEAN Industrial AI Virtual Twin Lab in Singapore

Dassault Systèmes, a French software company, will establish its ASEAN Industrial AI Virtual Twin Lab in Singapore, serving as the company’s regional hub for developing, validating, and deploying industrial AI and virtual twin solutions across the ASEAN.

Vietnam’s Easy AI, AI Leaders Vietnam to jointly deploy AI agents for businesses

Two AI companies in Vietnam, Easy AI and AI Leaders Vietnam, will collaborate to combine Easy AI's technology with AI Leaders' consulting and training services, helping companies move AI from single-task tools into their core operations.

Nvidia NVLink Fusion hardware illustrating the Korea sovereign AI infrastructure collaboration

Nvidia, SK Telecom and Rebellions plan Korean sovereign AI systems

Nvidia, Rebellions and SK Telecom will connect Korean AI chips with Nvidia infrastructure for sovereign AI systems targeted for deployment in 2028.