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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.

Securities Commission Malaysia unveils three initiatives to spur innovation

The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC) will introduce a regulatory sandbox and enhance its regulatory framework to encourage securities tokenization to help spur innovations in the capital market.

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.

Google plans to invest $1B to build data center and cloud region in Thailand

Google has on Monday announced a $1 billion investment to expand its digital infrastructure into Thailand with the development of its cloud and data center infrastructure in Bangkok and Chonburi.

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.

ALVA partners Google Cloud to enhance customer experience and support Indonesia’s green mobility transition

ALVA, a mobility solution provider for two-wheeler electrification, has on Monday announced a strategic collaboration with Google Cloud aimed at boosting customer experience, loyalty, and demand for its electric two-wheelers.