AI
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, 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.
AutoSwift secures nearly A$10M from X Star Technology
Australian automotive AI company AutoSwift has secured nearly A$10 million from Singapore-based X Star Technology to develop AI WINGMAN and support regional expansion.
Meta expands AI age estimation for teen accounts worldwide
Meta is expanding AI age estimation worldwide to place more suspected teen users into Instagram Teen Account protections, with Apple age-range signals also in use in Australia.
Greenpeace projects three chipmakers could use 15 percent of Taiwan’s power by 2030
Greenpeace Taiwan estimates TSMC, Micron and UMC could require 49.8 billion kilowatt-hours of grid power in 2030, or 15 percent of Taiwan's projected demand.
Vietnam, Japan sign AI research, patent fast-track deal during top leader visit
Vietnam and Japan have signed a memorandum of understanding on artificial intelligence (AI) research and development and a bilateral agreement to speed up patent examination, during the official visit to Japan by General Secretary-State President To Lam.
SoftBank, Grab commit $1.85B to Malaysian AI infrastructure with PETROS
Japan's SoftBank Group, Singapore-based Grab Holdings, and Malaysia's Petroleum Sarawak Berhad (PETROS) will jointly build AI infrastructure in Malaysia, backed by $1.85 billion in initial combined seed capital.
