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Creador Founder and CEO Brahmal Vasudevan

Malaysia’s PE firm Creador closes Fund VI at $930 million, says Founder & CEO Brahmal Vasudevan

Since its inception, the firm has raised $3.1 billion from a diverse group of global investors, including prominent corporations, foundations, family offices, and institutions.

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How generative AI is revolutionizing creative industries and driving regional transformation in Southeast Asia

As businesses embrace generative AI, they must view the technology as a complement to human creativity, not a replacement. By fostering collaboration between humans and machines, Southeast Asia can position itself as a leader in the AI-powered creative economy.

Temasek backs Databricks in $15B financing to boost AI globally

Databricks, the global data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, has on Wednesday announced the final closing of its Series J funding.

Hong Leong sees Malaysian government supportive policies to provide competitive advantage in data center amid US AI chip curbs

While the recent US Framework for AI Diffusion presents a dent to Malaysia’s booming DC space, Hong Leong Investment Bank Research said Wednesday that Malaysian government supportive policies will provide a competitive advantage in data center (DC) investment.

Global data and AI firm Databricks expands presence in ASEAN by entering Indonesia

Databricks, the global data and artificial intelligence (AI) company, is expanding its presence in ASEAN by announcing plans to enter Indonesia.

Alibaba Cloud: outlook for the tech ecosystem in Southeast Asia in 2025 is ‘extremely promising’

The focus will be on fostering innovation and collaboration across industries, particularly in cloud computing and AI, to help businesses accelerate their digital transformation.

Trump unveils $500B major AI infrastructure venture led by Softbank, Oracle & OpenAI

The initial equity funders in Stargate are SoftBank, OpenAI, Oracle, and MGX, who will work in close collaboration with technology partners Arm, Microsoft, NVIDIA, Oracle, and OpenAI, to advance cutting-edge AI capabilities, drive economic growth, and shape a future driven by innovation and opportunity.

Maybank estimates ASEAN data center growth at 20 percent revenue CAGR by 2028

Maybank Investment Bank has estimated ASEAN data center growth at 20 percent revenue compound annual growth rate (CAGR) by 2028.

London-based GP Bullhound welcomes Shahril Hamdan as Head of Southeast Asia

GP Bullhound is a technology advisory and investment firm, providing transaction advice and capital to the world’s best entrepreneurs and founders. Founded in 1999 in London and Menlo Park, the firm today has 13 offices spanning Europe, US and Asia.

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The hidden costs behind big discounts: Why the grey market should worry you

Brands should continuously update their monitoring technologies and strategies to stay one step ahead of grey market activities, while buyers should educate themselves about the risks and benefits of purchasing from authorized sources. This collective effort will help create a safer and more trustworthy marketplace for everyone involved.