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AMD partners South Korea in sovereign AI drive
AMD and South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) have teamed up to advance Korea’s AI semiconductor and computing ecosystem, including work on national AI infrastructure, software development, advanced research, talent development, and open-source […]
Tencent Cloud brings AI agents to Indonesia
Tencent Cloud has brought its international AI agent suite into Indonesia, with tools to help enterprises move from experimentation to practical deployment. It launched WorkBuddy for productivity, Miora for creative production and TokenHub for model […]
Affordable Vivo Y31s 5G packs big battery and tough build
Vivo has launched in Singapore the Y31s 5G smartphone with a bigger battery, sharper display and tougher build. The affordable smartphone is designed for everyday users who want dependable performance for work, entertainment and staying […]
Neoclouds to snare 20% of AI cloud market share by 2030
The AI cloud market is growing, driven by surging GPU demand and enterprises’ desire for stronger data controls. According to Gartner, predicts specialised neocloud providers will capture about 20 percent of the projected US$267 billion […]
Tata Communications strengthens India-Singapore digital link
Tata Communications is investing in subsea cable capacity to strengthen the digital corridor between Mumbai, Chennai and Singapore, to meet rising enterprise demand for bandwidth and AI-driven data traffic across Asia. The upgrades will improve […]
Amity opens regional HQ and global AI hub in Singapore
Amity has opened a Singapore office as its regional headquarters for Southeast Asia, and an AI Research & Application Center (ARAC) that serves as the global home of its AI research capabilities. Following the Thailand-founded […]
Ping welcomes APJ SVP and GM
Ping Identity has named Akkasha Sultan as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ). Sultan will be in charge of growth strategy, customer engagement and market expansion. Backed by more […]
Blaize and Sphere AX drive physical AI in Korea
Blaize and Sphere AX are joining hands to push physical AI forward in Korea. The partnership combines Blaize’s AI semiconductor technology and Sphere AX’s expertise in vision AI and edge computing, with plans to develop […]
Huawei debuts ultra-thin MatePad Pro Max tablet
Just 4.7mm. That’s how strikingly thin the Huawei MatePad Pro Max, making it one of the lightest 13‑inch plus tablets on the market. Weighing a mere 509g, the ultra‑portable sports a13.2‑inch flexible OLED PaperMatte panel […]
HostVN and Blackwall team up to shield Vietnamese websites
Host provider HostVN and European web traffic security firm Blackwall have teamed up to bring Blackwall’s website protection tools to Vietnamese customers. Powered by Blackwall, HostVN Website Protection helps enterprises block malicious traffic, reduce bot-driven […]
NVIDIA Constellation to open in north Taipei in 2030
NVIDIA’s new campus in Taipei is set to become one of the company’s largest AI R&D hubs in Asia Pacific. Named NVIDIA Constellation, the facility will span nearly four hectares and accommodate about 4,000 employees. […]
Synology avails PAS7700 for high‑intensity enterprise data demands
Synology’s PAS7700 all‑flash NVMe storage system is now available for Singapore enterprises accelerating their AI, analytics and virtualisation workloads. The new system is a high‑availability, high‑performance platform built for mission‑critical environments where downtime and latency […]
Dell pitches AI infrastructure for Asia’s next enterprise wave
From experimentation to enterprise AI infrastructure — that was the clear message from Dell at its annual conference this week. At Dell Technologies World in Las Vegas, the company unleashed a wave of AI infrastructure, […]
Singapore establishes new National AI Partnership with Google
Singapore is fuelling its AI ambitions through a new National AI Partnership with Google to speed up real-world use of frontier AI across public services, research, education, and enterprise. The agreement between Singapore’s Ministry of […]
Arm releases Performix toolkit for agentic AI optimisation
Arm has unveiled Performix, a free performance analysis toolkit to help developers and AI agents in scaling efficient AI experiences across Arm-based compute platforms. Performix collects runtime data directly from Arm silicon, transforming low-level hardware […]
MRC is the new engine for AI networks
Multipath Reliable Connection (MRC) is a new networking technology that makes AI data centres run faster and more reliably. It’s like a smarter highway for data where instead of sending all traffic down a single […]
Vivo V70 review: The practical daily companion
The Vivo V70 is the kind of smartphone that wins by being useful rather than flashy. In Singapore (and many places in the world for that matter), where people care about camera capabilities, long battery […]
NVIDIA deepens AI ecosystem with Marvell
NVIDIA has expanded its AI infrastructure ecosystem by partnering with Marvell on NVIDIA’s AI factory and AI-RAN platforms via NVLink Fusion. Under the partnership, NVIDIA will invest US$2 billion in Marvell. Marvell will provide custom […]
Huawei Mate 80 Pro review: A premium phone with bold features
When I first received the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, I was very impressed by two things – its size and premium finish. The 6.75‑inch display takes up almost the entire front, framed by the slimmest […]
Saviynt names APJ SVP
Saviynt has appointed Alex Lei as Senior Vice President of Sales for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ) as the company accelerates its regional growth and strengthens its focus on identity security for enterprises undergoing digital […]
NTT Data launches innovation acceleration programme in India
NTT Data has launched a GCC Innovation Acceleration Programme to help multinational companies rapidly build and scale global capability centres (GCCs) and other innovation and delivery hubs in India. Supporting more than 50 companies over […]
Saviynt appoints Exclusive Networks as APJ distributor
Saviynt has appointed global cybersecurity distributor Exclusive Networks to expand the reach of its AI-powered identity security platform across key Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) markets, including Australia, ASEAN, India, Bangladesh, and Hong Kong.
Equinix launches distributed AI hub
Equinix has launched a Distributed AI Hub to provide enterprises with a single framework to connect, secure and manage increasingly complex AI environments spread across clouds, data centres and edge locations. Powered by Equinix Fabric […]
Nebius makes major APAC push
Nebius has expanded into the Asia-Pacific region to meet accelerating demand for purpose-built AI infrastructure across some of the world’s fastest-growing digital economies. It has appointed industry veteran John Haarer (top) as General Manager of […]
Oppo to launch creaseless Find N6 on March 17
Oppo will be launching on March 17 its Find N6 foldable smartphone globally, upping the competition against Samsung and Huawei as the race to define the premium foldable segment intensifies. The device has already appeared […]
Yubico sets up 3rd global HQ in Singapore
Yubico has established its third global headquarters in Singapore as part of its expansion and talent development in Asia Pacific (APAC). The new office will sit alongside existing global headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden and Santa […]
Xiaomi launches Leica-powered camera phones at a disrupted MWC
Xiaomi has launched its Xiaomi 17, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (above) and Leica Leitzphone powered by Xiaomi just as Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona grapples with travel chaos and political tension linked to the Middle […]
Meta to deploy 6GW of AMD GPUs
Meta is partnering with AMD to deploy six‑gigawatt GPU as part of its AI buildout. The deal comes hot on the heels of Meta’s large-scale AI infrastructure agreement with NVIDIA to secure next‑generation H100‑class and […]
Apollo Go enters South Korea
Baidu’s autonomous ride-hailing service Apollo Go has entered the South Korean market, marking its first expansion in Asia beyond the Chinese mainland and Hong Kong. The service will begin operations in the Seoul metropolitan area, […]
Meta taps NVIDIA GPUs to power next-gen AI data centres
Meta is building its AI infrastructure under a new long-term partnership with NVIDIA that will see the social media giant deploy millions of NVIDIA Blackwell and Rubin GPUs across hyperscale data centres built for AI […]
Baidu and Uber to roll out robotaxi service in Dubai
Baidu and Uber will begin offering Apollo Go autonomous ride-hailing trips on the Uber app in Dubai next month. Launched in partnership with Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, the fully driverless vehicles will initially operate […]
SAP onboards MD of East Asia labs
SAP has appointed Manik Saha as Managing Director of its new SAP Labs East Asia regional research and development and innovation unit that brings together SAP Labs in Singapore, Vietnam, Japan, and Korea. The SAP […]
Synology appoints Convergent as Singapore distributor
Synology has appointed Convergent Systems (S) as a distributor in Singapore to deepen its reach among enterprises and small businesses seeking more robust data management and protection solutions. It considers Singapore a key market where […]
Hypershell launches X Ultra exoskeleton
Shanghai-headquartered Hypershell has unveiled its flagship X Ultra exoskeleton. The X Ultra integrates advanced AI to amplify human performance across diverse terrains and activities — from multi-day hikes to cycling and snow treks. It employs […]
Melbourne to host global AI and data centre events
Melbourne will host Data Center World and AI Summit for the first time in Australia. To be held at Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in September, the co-located events are expected to attract more than1,000 […]
Databricks brings on APJ Marketing VP
Databricks has named Jeremy Cooper Vice President of Marketing in Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Based in Australia, Cooper will lead APJ marketing strategy and execution, expand Databricks’ presence and drive revenue growth and pipeline […]
Digital Realty enters Malaysia with data centre acquisition
Digital Realty has marked its entry into Malaysia following an agreement to acquire CSF Advisers, owner of the TelcoHub 1 data centre in Cyberjaya. One of Greater Kuala Lumpur’s most established data centre hubs, TelcoHub […]
Fastly appoints Asia VP
Fastly has named veteran technology leader Rachel Ler as Area Vice President of Asia, overseeing the company’s business across Asean, Greater China and South Korea. In this role, Ler will accelerate growth, strengthen customer and […]
Agibot launches in Malaysia to accelerate embodied robotics across APAC
Agibot has launched in Malaysia to make embodied intelligence a core pillar of industrial and urban transformation in Asia. The launch at i-City, Selangor signifies its intent to anchor its regional ecosystem by working closely […]
Singapore Motorshow 2026 kicks off with loads of EV unveilings
Singapore Motorshow 2026 opened its doors at Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre on January 8 with many new makes and models launched. From entry level electric vehicles to supercars, visitors will be treated to […]
Lenovo reveals hybrid AI portfolio at CES 2026
Lenovo is readying for the next era of hybrid AI by introducing personalised, perceptive and proactive technologies across devices and infrastructure at Tech World CES 2026 in Las Vegas. At Sphere, Lenovo unveiled the Qira […]
Huawei Mate X7 foldable coming soon to Singapore
Following its global debut at the Huawei Flagship Product Launch Event in Dubai on December 11, the Huawei Mate X7 will be available for pre-order in Singapore starting January 23. Priced at S$2,398, the foldable […]
NVIDIA unleashes Rubin platform
NVIDIA unveiled its Rubin AI supercomputer architecture at CES 2026. The platform features six co-designed chips — including the Vera CPU, Rubin GPU, NVLink interconnects, and advanced networking components — to power the next wave […]
NVIDIA makes US$20b Groq deal
NVIDIA has agreed to acquire AI chip startup Grog’s key assets and license inference technology for US$20 billion. Structured as a non-exclusive licensing agreement rather than a full company buyout, the move includes hiring Groq’s […]
Vivo X300 Pro review: Making beginners look pro
With the launch of the Vivo X300 Pro smartphone, Vivo is reshaping the definition of mobile photography with a phone. The Vivo X200 Pro proved to be a hit, but with this new launch, the […]
Delta Electronics and NUS collaborate on AI-ready sustainable data centres
Delta Electronics and National University of Singapore’s (NUS) College of Design and Engineering (CDE) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to co-develop advanced technologies for next-generation sustainable data centres. Anchored on the Sustainable Tropical […]
Busways opens ultra-fast charging hub in Senoko
Busways has unveiled the B’EV Terminal Charging Hub at 27 Senoko Way, Singapore’s first ultra-fast charging facility in the north. Purpose-built to serve passenger, commercial and heavy-duty electric vehicles, the 24/7 facility features 12 ultra-fast […]
Vivo X300 series ups the ante with smartphone flagship camera
Vivo’s newly-launched X300 and X300 Pro flagship smartphones with a strong focus on advanced imaging and user experience are giving the competition a run for their money. The X-series is packed with powerful hardware, co-engineered […]
Asia Tech Alliance launches as voice of APAC’s tech sector
The Asia Tech Alliance (ATA) is a new industry body dedicated to amplifying the voice of Asia-Pacific’s (APAC) technology sector. It will also champion regional innovation, values and transformative potential. Founded with the support of […]
HPE’s new Cray platform boosts AI compute density
HPE has revealed its next-generation Cray supercomputing portfolio that comes complete with new compute blades, unified management software, and high-performance interconnects to boost AI productivity and scientific discoveries. This launch is particularly significant for fast-developing […]
NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra sets MLPerf Training v5.1 benchmarks
NVIDIA Blackwell Ultra has swept all seven tests in the MLPerf Training v5.1 benchmark. The Blackwell Ultra-powered GB300 NVL72 rack system set new records by delivering more than four times faster pretraining of the Llama […]
Tencent Cloud announces new partnerships ahead of SFF
At Tencent Cloud Day Singapore 2025, held a day before the Singapore Fintech Festival, Tencent announced new partnerships and showcased its advanced AI Agent technology. The event, themed AI-Powered Global Opportunities, brought together industry leaders, […]
Vivo tops India’s smartphone market in Q3
India’s smartphone market reached a five-year high in Q3 of 2025, with total shipments growing 4.3 percent year-over-year to 48 million units, according to IDC. The quarter was marked by robust performances from both Vivo […]
NVIDIA and South Korea forge AI partnerships
NVIDIA is collaborating with the South Korean government and major industry leaders to expand the nation’s AI infrastructure with more than a quarter-million NVIDIA GPUs. Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is spearheading the […]
Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS boost Singapore AI ecosystem
Singapore’s fast-growing AI startup ecosystem has received a major boost, thanks to a new collaboration among Microsoft, Enterprise Singapore and NUS Enterprise Announced by Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Trade and Industry Gan […]
Over 4,000 expected at TechInnovation 2025
TechInnovation 2025, organised by IPI Singapore, kicked off yesterday (Occtober 29) and is expected to attract more than 4,000 attendees from over 40 countries until October 31 at Sands Expo Convention Centre. Now in its […]
NVIDIA and Nokia to pioneer AI-native 6G networks
NVIDIA and Nokia are partnering to accelerate the development and commercialisation of AI-native 6G wireless networks. The collaboration involves integrating NVIDIA-powered AI-RAN (Radio Access Network) products into Nokia’s RAN portfolio to enable network operators to […]
Qualcomm unveils AI200 and AI250
Qualcomm has unveiled its AI200 and AI250 chips for the AI data centre market, placing it in direct competition with established leaders such as NVIDIA and AMD. The new AI inference accelerators are designed to […]
HP and AMD to build Discovery and Lux supercomputers
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), AMD and Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) have joined forces to launch the Discovery exascale supercomputer and the Lux AI cluster. Discovery deepens AMD and HPE’s partnership with the Department of […]
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