Asia Pacific’s mobile economy contributed US$950 billion to the region’s GDP in 2024, according to the newly released Mobile Economy Asia Pacific 2025 report by GSMA. Unveiled at GSMA’s Digital Nation Summit in Singapore, the […]
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Infosys and Telstra team up to advance tech leadership
Infosys is collaborating with Telstra International to advance technology leadership, drive innovation and support Telstra’s new Connected Future 30 strategy. The collaboration will enhance efficiency and support Telstra International’s strategy to streamline operations and deliver […]
CapitaLand to drive digital transformation in China with Alibaba Cloud
Alibaba Cloud and CapitaLand Group have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to accelerate CapitaLand’s digital transformation in China. Building on a collaboration that began in 2015 and was formalised in 2019, the renewed agreement […]
AI shines as APAC IT and business services slip
The Asia-Pacific IT and business services sector slipped 0.3 percent year-on-year to US$4.7 billion in Q2, according to global AI-centered technology research and advisory firm Information Services Group (ISG). The 12 percent drop from Q1 […]
Indonesia sets up AI Centre of Excellence
Indonesia has established its AI Centre of Excellence (CoE) as part of its commitment to build a sovereign, secure and inclusive AI ecosystem tailored to the country’s unique needs and values. Helmed by the Ministry […]
China’s cloud market surges to US$11.6b in Q1 on rising AI demand
Mainland China’s cloud infrastructure market experienced accelerated 16 percent growth with spending reaching US$11.6 billion in Q1, according to Canalys. A key driver was a wave of artificial intelligence (AI) adoption among Chinese enterprises. Alibaba […]
Google Cloud gets Philippines Country Manager
Google Cloud has appointed Jennifer Ligones as its Country Manager for the Philippines. Ligones is charged with leading go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, and collaborating with teams across Google to […]
Alibaba Cloud sets up AI global competency centre in Singapore
Alibaba Cloud has established its first AI Global Competency Center (AIGCC) in Singapore to accelerate enterprise AI adoption and talent development on a global scale. It aims to support more than 5,000 businesses and 100,000 […]
AWS opens innovation hub in Singapore
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened in Singapore its first Innovation Hub in the Asia-Pacific region. The 8,000-square-foot AWS Innovation Hub aims to catalyse digital transformation for enterprises of all sizes with its dedicated space […]
NVIDIA adds GeForce RTX 5050 for mainstream gamers and creators
NVIDIA has unveiled the GeForce RTX 5050 for mainstream gamers and creators who want the latest features without the flagship price tag. The new GeForce RTX 5050 desktop graphics cards and GeForce RTX 5050 Laptop […]
HPE and NVIDIA Launch AI factory solutions to accelerate AI adoption
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) and NVIDIA have launched AI factory solutions to accelerate AI adoption at a global scale. The collaboration streamlines the deployment of AI infrastructure, software, and services to make it easier for […]
Fastly names VP to lead ApJ
Fastly has appointed Nicola Gerber as Vice President, Asia Pacific & Japan (APJ). Gerber has more than 20 years of experience in technology sales, specialising in networking and cloud services. She has held leadership roles […]
Technology and digital transformation key in ADPIC’s 5-year roadmap
By Edward Lim Abu Dhabi Projects and Infrastructure Centre (ADPIC) has unveiled an ambitious five-year roadmap (2025–2029) to transform the Emirate’s infrastructure landscape, with technology and digital transformation as central pillars of the strategy. Speaking […]
Inaugural ADIS a showcase of the UAE’s visionary urban future
By Edward Lim The inaugural Abu Dhabi Infrastructure Summit (ADIS) 2025 opened on June 18 with a solid agenda to redefine urban growth and livability for the future. More than 2,500 attendees from around the […]
Proofpoint opens office and AI R&D hub in Singapore
Proofpoint has opened in Singapore a new office in Singapore office that houses engineering, sales, marketing, HR, and a dedicated AI research and development (R&D) team. Singapore’s reputation as a global technology and innovation hub […]
Edgnex to build US$2.3b AI data centre in Indonesia
Edgnex Data Centers by Damac is developint a US$2.3 billion AI-focused data centre in Jakarta. Set to deliver a future capacity of 144 megawatts, this next-generation facility is the company’s second major project in Indonesia. […]
AMD reveals vision for open AI ecosystem
AMD has unveiled a vision for an open, integrated AI ecosystem at its Advancing AI 2025 event in San Jose, where it also introduced new silicon, softwar, and rack-scale systems designed to accelerate the next […]
La Trobe Uni deploys NVIDIA DGX H200 for medical and biotech research
La Trobe University has become the first Australian university to commission the NVIDIA DGX H200 supercomputer. Hosted at NEXTDC’s M2 data centre in Melbourne, the new system is set to accelerate breakthroughs in immunotherapies, cancer […]
M1 announces SEA’s first 5G RedCap network for enterprises
M1 has launched its commercial 5G RedCap network services for enterprise customers, the first publicly known deployment of RedCap for enterprises in Southeast Asia. 5G RedCap (Reduced Capability) is a next-generation technology that bridges legacy […]
Singapore upgrades Meralion with more empathetic AI for SEA
Singapore has launched Meralion (Multimodal Empathetic Reasoning and Learning in One Network) Version 2, a multimodal, empathetic large language model (LLM) designed to understand and process Southeast Asia’s diverse languages, cultures and communication styles with […]
GlobalFoundries and A*Star partner to boost advanced packaging in Singapore
GlobalFoundries (GF) is partnering the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*Star) to to fast-track the development of advanced packaging solutions — an increasingly critical area as artificial intelligence (AI) and data-intensive applications fuel new […]
HPE enhances AI factory portfolio
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has enhanced its AI Factory portfolio to accelerate the adoption and deployment of advanced AI across industries. As part of a deepened collaboration with NVIDIA, the portfolio is designed to support […]
NVIDIA to build Constellation in Taipei
By Edward Lim At his opening keynote at Computex, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang kept till the end the most awaited news — the location of a new office building in Taiwan. Dubbed NVIDIA […]
Humain and NVIDIA allies to build AI factories in Saudi Arabia
Humain is partnering with NVIDIA to develop state-of-the-art AI factories in Saudi Arabia. The initiative aims to power the next wave of intelligence for what is being dubbed the “Age of Reasoning” to position the […]
Optus boosts 5G network in regional Australia with Nokia
Optus has enhanced its 5G network capacity and coverage across regional Australia, transforming connectivity for communities and businesses outside the major cities. The initiative will see the deployment of Nokia’s advanced Habrok Massive MIMO radios […]
Apollo and Car Inc roll out China’s first AV rental service
Baidu’s autonomous driving unit, Apollo, has teamed up with auto mobility provider Car Inc to offer China’s first autonomous vehicle (AV) rental service. The new service will allow users to reserve self-driving vehicles in advance […]
Symbio expands digital experience capabilities in Singapore
Symbio Holdings has expanded its digital experience capabilities in Singapore. The launch of a new API stack, coupled with enhancements to its Tier 1 network, will streamline and modernise number management for communication service providers […]
Gitex expands to Vietnam
Gitex will make its debut in Hanoi, Vietnam on October 1 and 2, 2026. The event was officially announced during Gitex Asia x AI Everything Singapore. Organised by Dubai World Trade Centre and KAOUN International […]
SAP makes leadership appointments
SAP has appointed Liher Urbizu (left) to succeed Verena Siow (right) as President and Managing Director of SAP Southeast Asia (SEA). Siow will take on a new role as Regional Business Suite Leader of SAP […]
Gitex Asia to debut in Singapore
Singapore is solidifying its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) and technology innovation with the debut of Gitex Asia x AI Everything at Marina Bay Sands from April 23 to 25, 2025. […]
AMD and Google Cloud unveil high-performance EPYC-powered VMs
AMD and Google Cloud have launched the C4D and H4D virtual machines (VMs) powered by AMD’s 5th Gen EPYC processors. Designed for a wide range of cloud workloads, including data analytics, web hosting, artificial intelligence […]
MongoDB names VP of Asean and India
MongoDB has promoted Sachin Chawla to Area Vice President of Asean and India. With more than 20 years of experience in sales, including leadership roles at Amazon Web Services and BMC Software, Sachin joined MongoDB […]
Google Cloud gets new Malaysia Country Manager
Google Cloud has appointed Hana Raja as its new Country Manager for Malaysia. Raja will oversee the local go-to-market strategy and operations for Google Cloud and Google Workspace, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive […]
Thailand and Google Cloud partner to strengthen cybersecurity
Thailand’s National Cyber Security Agency (NCSA) and Google Cloud are collaborating to bolster the nation’s cyber resilience through advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and intelligence-driven cyber defense systems. Unveiled during the Safer Songkran initiative, the effort […]
NCS and Globe Telecom take majority stake in Yondu
Singapore’s NCS and the Philippines’ Globe Telecom have teamed up to acquire a 51 percent in Yondu. The transaction values Yondu at PHP 1.87 billion (aboutS$44 million), with NCS paying a net consideration of PHP […]
Poco battles smartphone Ultras with F7
Another contender has emerged in the high-end smartphone market. And it’s by an unexpected player — Poco, the Xiaomi sub-brand known for its value-oriented smartphones. Poco held the global launch of its flagship Poco F7 […]
Selangor launches Teraju AI initiative with Google Cloud
Selangor’s state government has launched the Teraju AI Selangor initiative to equip state government agencies with the tools and expertise needed to develop and implement custom AI solutions that address real-world challenges. Funded by the […]
STT GDC becomes NVIDIA co-location partner
ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) has become an NVIDIA colocation partner, after two of its data centre facilities in Southeast Asia (SEA) – STT Singapore 6, and STT Bangkok 1 – received NVIDIA […]
IOH is first in SEA to deploy AI-RAN
Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) is collaborating with Nokia and NVIDIA to deploy Indonesia’s first artificial intelligence radio access network (AI-RAN), which is expected to significantly improve the 5G experience for millions of Indonesians. The first […]
Maxis positions for growth with Nokia’s data centre upgrade
Malaysia’s Maxis is modernising its data centre infrastructure to enhance its connectivity and scalability capabilities, positioning the telco for business expansion. The upgrade involves the deployment of Nokia’s cutting-edge 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) data centre […]
Vietnam’s maritime industry gets 5G boost
Singapore’s M1, Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT), and SSI Solutions have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to implement 5G technology in Vietnam Maritime Corporation’s (VIMC) operations. The collaboration aims to leverage M1’s […]
Nokia and Cellcard bring 10Gbps speeds to homes in Cambodia
Nokia and Cellcard are upgrading Cambodia’s residential fibre broadband network to transform the online experience for residents and bring multi-gigabit internet speeds to homes and businesses. Cellcard will deploy Nokia’s XGS-PON technology to enable internet […]
ResetData launches Australia’s first sovereign AI factory
ResetData has launched Australia’s first sovereign public AI-Factory (AI-F1) and an AI Marketplace. Targeted to commence operations in Q2, this facility in Melbourne’s Central Business District will provide access to advanced AI capabilities for businesses […]
Amazon expands Singapore footprint with AWS APAC hub
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has opened its new Asia Pacific hub in Singapore, underscoring the nation’s growing importance as a strategic hub for digital transformation in the region. As the anchor tenant in IOI Central […]
Ant International gets Chief Innovation Officer
Ant International has appointed Jiang-Ming Yang as Chief Innovation Officer (CIO), who is responsible for driving the synergised development of Ant International’s product and technology teams. He will also lead the CIO Organisation, the team […]
Vietnam modernises air traffic system with Nokia network
Vietnam Air Traffic Management Corporation (VATM) has is overhauling its communication infrastructure, replacing legacy systems with a new IP/MPLS network designed by Nokia. The new system will improve safety, reliability and scalability for the country’s […]
JoyRide collaborates with PLDT Enterprise to expand services in the Philippines
Filipino superapp JoyRide is partnering PLDT Enterprise to leverage cutting-edge connectivity and communication solutions to expand JoyRide’s services and enhance operational efficiency across the Philippines. Under the partnership, JoyRide will incorporate a suite of PLDT […]
StarHub and Nokia unlock 5G potential with network API partnership
StarHub has teamed up with Nokia to leverage network APIs and create new revenue opportunities for its customers. The collaboration aims to support developers in creating innovative 5G and 4G applications for industries such as […]
Cohesity appoints Asean Sales VP
Cohesity has appointed Lim Hsin Yin as the new Vice President of Sales for Asean, where she will lead overall business strategy, sales operations and growth strategy across the region. Backed by more than three […]
ST Logistics transforms operations with AI-powered warehouse solutions
ST Logistics has embarked on a transformative journey to leverage cutting-edge AI and automation technologies across its warehouses. In partnership with Lenovo, the Singapore-based logistics firm aims to transform its supply chain processes, driving innovation […]
Samsung Electronics names new President for Singapore
Samsung Electronics has appointed Jeffrey Hahn as President for Singapore. A seasoned leader with two decades of global experience, Hahn will oversee cross-functional operations in Singapore, shaping the overall strategy, and guiding the company towards […]
AWS Launches First Cloud Infrastructure Region in Thailand
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its first cloud infrastructure region in Thailand. The more than US$5 billion AWS Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region brings state-of-the-art cloud computing capabilities to Thai businesses, government agencies and organisations. […]
EVs dominate Singapore Motorshow 2025
The Singapore Motorshow 2025 opened its doors today, with electric and hybrid vehicles accounting for a record-breaking 70 percent of the 160 vehicles on display. This surge in electric vehicle (EV) representation mirrors the rapid […]
NVIDIA democratises AI supercomputing with Project Digits
NVIDIA has rolled out Project Digits, a personal AI supercomputer that brings unprecedented computing power to the desks of researchers, data scientists, and students worldwide. Powering Project Digits is the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip […]
NVIDIA reveals Blackwell-based GeForce RTX 50 series
At his opening keynote at CES 2025, NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang (above) revealed the much-anticipated GeForce RTX 50 series GPUs. Powered by the Blackwell architecture, this new generation of graphics cards comes packed […]
AMD launches next-gen AI PC processors
AMD has announced the Ryzen AI Max Series, Ryzen AI 300 Series and Ryzen 200 Series processors, each tailored to meet the growing demand for AI-enabled devices across consumer and commercial sectors. As the flagship […]
Equinix promotes Adaggra to APAC President
Equinix has promoted Cyrus Adaggra as President of Asia-Pacific (APAC) where he will be responsible for the management, strategy and growth plan in the APAC region. He will continue to execute the regional strategy while […]
HK officially opens AI Supercomputing Centre
Cyberport has opened the Artificial Intelligence Supercomputing Centre (AISC), the first of its kind in Hong Kong, which officially commenced operations on December 9, 2024. The centre’s launch, accompanied by the opening of an AI […]
NVIDIA opens AI R&D centre in Vietnam
NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang (above) has deepened his commitment to making Vietnam NVIDIA’s “second home” by setting up the company’s first research and development centre in the country. NVIDIA has teamed up with […]
Pure Storage to develop hyperscale data storage with Kioxia
Pure Storage and Kioxia have joined forces to develop cutting-edge technology for high-performance, scalable storage infrastructure. Traditional storage solutions, particularly those relying on hard disk drives (HDDs), are struggling to meet the demands of hyperscale […]
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