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 […]
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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 […]
Apollo Go partners PostBus on AmiGo in Switzerland
Baidu’s Apollo Go has partnered Swiss Post subsidiary PostBus to introduce the AmiGo on-demand autonomous mobility service in eastern Switzerland. The collaboration integrates self-driving vehicles into the existing public transport network to enhance smart mobility […]
Qualtrics appoints APJ MD
Qualtrics has appointed Raen Lim as Managing Director for Asia Pacific and Japan (APJ), overseeing the company’s operations across key markets including Australia, New Zealand, Japan, Southeast Asia, Korea, India, and Greater China. Based in […]
Tri-fold Huawei Mate XT finally lands in Singapore
It’s been a long time coming but the Huawei Mate XT Ultimate Design is now finally available in Singapore. The tri-fold smartphone was previously only available in Cambodia, China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, […]
AMD and OpenAI ink 6GW AI chip deal
AMD and OpenAI have signed an agreement for OpenAI to deploy six gigawatts (GW) of AMD Instinct GPUs, starting with an initial 1GW rollout in the second half of 2026 powered by the forthcoming MI450 […]
IBM and AMD to power Zyphra’s advanced AI infra
IBM and AMD are partnering Zyphra to deliver advanced AI infrastructure for frontier multi-modal model development on IBM Cloud. Under the multi-year agreement, Zyphra will have access to a large cluster of AMD Instinct MI300X […]
NVIDIA releases robotics models to accelerate real-world AI
NVIDIA has released new open-source models and simulation libraries that should accelerate the development and deployment of physical AI. Revealed at Conference on Robot Learning 2025, the launch includes the Newton Physics Engine, Isaac GR00T […]
NVIDIA and OpenAI seal US$100b deal
NVIDIA and OpenAI are partnering on building the “the largest AI infrastructure project in history”. The project involves deploying at least 10 gigawatts of AI data centres, powered by millions of NVIDIA GPUs. OpenAI will […]
Equinix opens US$69m AI-ready data centre in Chennai
Equinix has opened its first International Business Exchange (IBX) data centre in Chennai, India. Located in Siruseri, Tamil Nadu, the CN1 facility sits on nearly six acres of land and will be interconnected with Equinix’s […]
NVIDIA flips silicon script with US$5b Intel investment
In a stunning move in the semiconductor industry, NVIDIA and Intel will jointly develop multiple generations of custom data centre and personal computing products that accelerate applications and workloads across hyperscale, enterprise and consumer markets. […]
Alipay+ to enable cross-border payments in Saudi Arabia
Alipay+ is set to launch in Saudi Arabia, following an agreement between the Saudi Central Bank (Sama) and Ant International, the Singapore-headquartered digital payments and fintech giant behind the platform. Expected to roll out in […]
Tapway appoints channel partners in Thailand
Malaysian Vision AI software developer Tapway has appointed Advantech, Appomax and S I Media as its channel partners in Thailand. As part of its expansion drive in Southeast Asia, Tapway’s move builds on its recent […]
Nokia and EBB partner in Malaysian AI data centre upgrade
Nokia and Extreme Broadband (EBB), alongside its subsidiary Open DC, have linked up to upgrade Malaysia’s rapidly expanding AI-powered data centres. The move aims to bolster national security and performance in line with the country’s […]
Ugreen Magflow Power Bank: Qi2 wireless, fast charging and versatile
By Edward Lim People are literally tied to their smart devices, whether they are in the train or plane, or walking along or crossing the road (that’s dangerous but it happens everywhere). The insatiable demand […]
NVIDIA RTX Pro Server ushers in AI-ready data centres
Disney, Foxconn, Hitachi, Hyundai Motor Group, Lilly, SAP, and TSMC are among the first to adopt the new NVIDIA RTX Pro Servers, which leverage the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell Server Edition GPU to boost AI […]
ResetData launches sovereign AI supercomputer for Australia
ResetData has announced a public sovereign AI supercomputer built for home-grown AI innovation and infrastructure. Located in Melbourne, the AI-F1 supercomputer uses NVIDIA H200 GPUs to deliver AI, machine learning and large language model capabilities […]
Hongkong Land adopts AI platform for smarter facility management
Hongkong Land has introduced Hong Kong’s first AI-powered integrated facility management control tower (IFMCT) that unifies more than 20 separate building systems into a single, intelligent hub. IFMCT integrates building management, HVAC, energy optimisation, cleaning, […]
Data#3 opens Perth office
Data#3 has opened an office in Perth to better support its customers in Western Australia. The expansion highlights Data#3’s ongoing investment in local expertise and its broader mission to empower organisations across Australia through innovative […]
Maybank makes RM1b digital push with Microsoft
Maybank has turned to Microsoft to accelerate its digital transformation and drive AI-powered innovation. Valued at RM1 billion over five years, the collaboration is set to enhance customer experience and operational agility while fostering a […]
APAC mobile sector to hit US$1.4t in 2030
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 […]
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 […]
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