Singapore’s aerospace innovation soars with plans to launch a quantum cryptography satellite in 2025, marking a milestone in secure satellite communications beyond China.

OCBC Bank has leveraged quantum computing to enhance cybersecurity and employee productivity, achieving a threefold increase in operational efficiency. By integrating quantum technology into workforce management, the bank demonstrates its commitment to innovation and security, setting a new standard in the banking sector.

Keppel and Sovico explore undersea cable projects linking Singapore, Vietnam, and Japan to expand Southeast Asia’s data infrastructure amid rising AI demands.

Malaysia's National AI Office aims to position the nation as a regional AI hub with strategic partnerships and a robust roadmap for ethical and sustainable AI development.

Thailand approves Foxsemicon's $306M investment to build factories in Chonburi and Rayong, boosting its semiconductor ambitions.

The AIBP ASEAN Enterprise Innovation Market Overview report highlights the growing importance of AI and cybersecurity in driving digital transformation across ASEAN enterprises. These technologies are central to enhancing operational efficiency and addressing the rising risks of cyber threats.

RCBC Executive Vice President Lito Villanueva emphasized the importance of "humanizing AI" during his keynote at the ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) Dialogue. He highlighted how RCBC leverages AI for inclusive and transformative banking solutions, showcasing the bank’s commitment to ethical and customer-focused innovation.

Cambodia and China strengthen ties to address AI challenges, focusing on ethical governance, environmental protection, and sustainable growth through ASEAN-China cooperation.

Shamsul Izhan Abdul Majid, a visionary leader in technology and innovation, will head Malaysia’s new National Artificial Intelligence Office, driving ethical AI adoption and economic growth.

Southeast Asia is poised to become a global AI hub with $30B investments in 2024. Strategic collaboration, talent development, and sustainable practices are key to unlocking its AI potential.

Singapore’s Big Four accounting firms are embracing AI to enhance audit efficiency while committing to workforce stability, with no plans for downsizing despite global AI-driven disruptions.

Southeast Asia emerges as an AI powerhouse, attracting $30B in H1 2024 and poised to add $1T to GDP by 2030 through innovation, governance, and strategic investments.

Nvidia’s $200M AI center in Central Java marks Indonesia’s rise as a digital powerhouse, but robust cybersecurity and governance are crucial to sustaining this technological leap.

Vietnam partners with Nvidia to establish AI research centers, propelling its ambitions as a regional tech hub and showcasing Southeast Asia's rising role in global technology innovation.

Malaysia's Nacsa investigates claims of MyKad data breach affecting 17M citizens. Stay informed, practice cyber safety, and monitor updates as authorities work to protect personal information.

Indonesia aims to harness AI's potential while mitigating risks with pro-innovation policies and ethical guidelines, striving to be a leading player in the global AI ecosystem.

Penang strengthens its 'Silicon Island' reputation with the new tech park, aiming to lead in IC design, semiconductors, and medical innovation.

Vietnam takes a bold step forward, approving new data and electricity laws and greenlighting a $67 billion high-speed rail linking Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Progress meets ambition in infrastructure and regulation.

AI, digitalisation, and the green economy are reshaping Malaysia’s workforce, creating opportunities while requiring urgent upskilling to navigate the future of work.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand adopts AI to enhance market monitoring, aiming to rebuild investor confidence after corporate scandals and trading irregularities.