In January 2025, Chinese AI startup DeepSeek launched its R1 model, sparking debate over how open-source, cost-effective models can reshape the global AI landscape. Calling it the “DeepSeek moment,” C…
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From AI to Sustainability, Five Key Skills Singapore’s Workforce Will Need in 2026
Singapore’s economy continues to evolve amid rapid technological change and sustainability priorities, workforce capabilities are expected to shift significantly over the next few years. Workfor…
Vietnam AI law takes effect, first in Southeast Asia
A law regulating artificial intelligence went into effect in Vietnam on Sunday, making it the first country in Southeast Asia with a comprehensive framework on the booming technology. Vietnam AI law t…
AI-driven entrepreneurship will transform Sri Lanka’s economy: Dy Minister
A new transformation of Sri Lanka’s economy will be driven through entrepreneurship based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology, the Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eng. Eranga Weeraratne sta…
Government Innovation Initiative to accelerate Malaysia’s journey of becoming an AI nation by 2030
In a move to strengthen digital governance, the Ministry of Digital is activating the Government Innovation Initiative (GII), a strategic national effort aimed at driving innovation across the public …
Vietnam Partners With U.A.E.’s G42 for $1 Bln AI Infrastructure Project
Artificial-intelligence company G42 and a consortium of Vietnamese companies have teamed up for a $1 billion project to expand AI and cloud infrastructure in the Southeast Asian country. Abu Dhabi-bas…
Singapore Launches World’s First Agentic AI Governance Framework; Armor Convenes ASEAN Leaders to Help Enterprises Operationalize New Requirements
Singapore has become the first country to release a governance framework for agentic AI. Minister for Digital Development and Information Josephine Teo announced the Model AI Governance Framework for …
AI Now Critical for Southeast Asia’s Energy Resilience, says IBM
Southeast Asia faces a pivotal decade in its energy transition as rising demand, climate risks and ageing infrastructure place unprecedented pressure on utilities. Consequently, artificial intelligenc…
Malaysia’s strategy to future-proof public service in the digital age
The way public services are delivered has been fundamentally transformed by technological advancements. While digitalisation has been the central force driving this change, the successful evolution of…
Malaysia’s palm oil giants pivot to AI data centres, solar projects to meet US$34 billion investment boom
Malaysia’s palm oil giants, long criticised for deforestation, haze and threats to wildlife, are repositioning themselves as unlikely players in the country’s booming AI data centre market, according …