Malaysia is among economies in Asia likely to see better-than-expected expansion from strong growth of technology shipments this year, S&P Global Ratings said. Surging demand related to artificia…
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Vietnam pushes for homegrown AI infrastructure to fuel digital growth
Vietnam’s digital transformation ambitions increasingly depend on more than data, with AI infrastructure emerging as a strategic national priority. AI is now embedded in most corporate digital transfo…
Bangladesh-born billionaire unveils $30 billion digital infrastructure plan for India
Indian Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, and AirTrunk Founder and CEO, Robin Khuda, shaking hands after a meeting in New Delhi. Data centre giant AirTrunk, founded by Bangladesh-born Australian billionai…
Why AI-native utilities will not look like utilities
The utility sector is entering an era where volatility becomes the norm and intelligence becomes the defining source of stability. Across Southeast Asia, electrification is accelerating rapidly. Elect…
From pilots to impact: Malaysia enters next phase of AI-driven transformation
At Microsoft’s AI Leadership Summit in Kuala Lumpur, leaders across Malaysia’s public and private sectors explored how organizations are moving from AI experimentation to achieving transformation at e…
Beijing’s AI Governance Approach And Its Outreach To Southeast Asia – Analysis
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…
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 …