Vietnam breaks ground on Super Data Center, ranked among Southeast Asia’s Top 10
The Viettel Military Industry and Telecoms Group on April 23 commenced construction of a high-tech data center and research & development hub which spans 4 ha at Tan Phu Trung Industrial Park, in Cu Chi district, Ho Chi Minh City.
Philippines opens first AI-ready data center to support digital growth
The 500-megawatt VITRO Sta. Rosa Data Center was developed by VITRO Inc., a subsidiary of ePLDT under the PLDT Group.
Malaysia, UAE, Rwanda sign MoU to boost AI adoption in Global South
Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (Al), with a strong focus on talent development and digital infrastructure.
MDEC partners Zhejiang University to spur AI, digital innovation economy
MDEC and Zhejiang University signed an LOI to collaborate on digital transformation, AI ecosystem growth, and smart cities using the proven ‘Zhejiang Model’, supporting Malaysia’s MADANI vision to become a leading digital nation.
Thailand's data centre services market to expand 8% in 2025
Thailand's data centre services market is projected to grow by 8% this year to 12.7 billion baht, driven by rising demand for greater processing power to support companies' adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and enlarged data storage.
Indonesia, Estonia Forge Partnership to Drive Digitalization
Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a bilateral meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhna on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The two discussed cooperation in various sectors, particularly digitalization, the economy, and education.
Pakistan, ASEAN forge stronger ties to drive regional technological collaboration
The ASEAN-Pakistan Technology Expo 2025 commenced at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST-Islamabad) on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards enhanced technological collaboration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pakistan.
Indonesian gov’t explores tech collaboration with Tony Blair
Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair met with Indonesia’s minister of communication and digital (Komdigi), Meutya Hafid and discussed AI governance, e-SIM technology implementation, and strategies to enhance Indonesia’s digital talent pool.
Virtual banks to be announced in June
The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.
Xi says China will stand with Southeast Asian countries in face of economic shocks
Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader Wednesday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks.
Microsoft Invests Rp 27 Trillion as Indonesia Prepares to Become Southeast Asia’s AI Hub
Microsoft has officially poured in an investment worth Rp 27 trillion to strengthen cloud services and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia. This move bolsters Indonesia’s position as a potential digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia, in line with government support through increasingly prepared regulations and infrastructure.