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Equinix expands KL1 data centre, boosting Malaysia's digital hub

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Equinix expands its KL1 data centre in Kuala Lumpur, adding 450 cabinets to meet growing digital infrastructure demand across Malaysia and the ASEAN region.
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Princeton Digital opens USD $1 billion AI data centre in Saitama

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Princeton Digital Group has unveiled its USD $1 billion TY1 campus in Saitama City, a state-of-the-art data centre designed to support high-performance AI computing.
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Skyfire & Cequence partner to enable secure AI agent access

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Skyfire and Cequence Security partner to enable secure, compliant access and transactions for AI agents across digital services globally.
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World IP Day: Experts calling for IP reform in the age of AI

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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As AI reshapes creativity, experts call for reform of IP laws rather than abolition, warning that current rules fail to protect smaller creators and Indigenous cultures.
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SAP appoints new Southeast Asia lead amid regional cloud focus

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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SAP appoints Liher Urbizu as President for Southeast Asia, focusing on AI and cloud innovation, while Verena Siow shifts to regional APAC leadership role.
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Malaysia faces job shifts as AI reshapes economy & skills

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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AI-driven automation could displace 600,000 Malaysian jobs by 2028, but reskilling efforts aim to create high-value roles and boost the economy.
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BDx CGK4 AI Campus gains NVIDIA certification in Indonesia

Tue, 22nd Apr 2025
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BDx's 500MW CGK4 AI Campus in Indonesia is the first in the country to win NVIDIA DGX-Ready Data Center certification, boosting AI infrastructure at scale.
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General Assembly opens AI Academy in Singapore for workforce upskilling

Wed, 16th Apr 2025
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General Assembly has launched its AI Academy in Singapore, offering tailored AI training to upskill workforces amid the nation's focus on AI adoption and budget initiatives.
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Mastercard outlines plan to combat card fraud in Australia

Wed, 9th Apr 2025
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Mastercard has unveiled a five-year strategy to innovate payment methods in Australia, tackling a surge in card fraud that nearly hit $1 billion in 2024.
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N-able expands integrations to enhance cybersecurity suite

Tue, 8th Apr 2025
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N-able has unveiled new integrations in its Technology Alliance Program, enhancing tools for partners to boost cybersecurity and operational efficiency.
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YouTube launches shopping affiliate programme with Shopee

Mon, 7th Apr 2025
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YouTube has launched its Shopping affiliate programme in Singapore with Shopee, enabling creators to tag products in videos and drive sales while engaging audiences.
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Red Alpha wins award for workforce transformation efforts

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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Red Alpha Cybersecurity has clinched the SGTech Workforce Transformation Award for its innovative approach to developing skilled professionals in Singapore's cybersecurity sector.
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Equinix secures 30MW solar power deal in Japan with Trina

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Equinix has signed its inaugural renewable energy Power Purchase Agreement in Japan, securing 30 MW of capacity from a solar project in Hokkaido.
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CMTG unveils AUD $1 million data centre upgrade plan

Mon, 31st Mar 2025
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CMTG has revealed an AUD $1 million upgrade to its Morley data centre, enhancing infrastructure to meet growing technological demands and sustainability goals.
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Ecommpay shortlisted for four Retail Systems Awards 2023

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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Ecommpay has been named a finalist in four categories at the Retail Systems Awards, recognising its innovations in payment solutions and fraud prevention.
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ASEAN tech investment shows stabilisation but funding gaps

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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A new report by January Capital reveals Southeast Asia's tech sector is stabilising, yet critical funding gaps threaten future growth opportunities.
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XUSD stablecoin expands to Binance, boosting global reach

Thu, 20th Mar 2025
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StraitsX's XUSD stablecoin will debut on Binance, bolstering its presence in digital finance as it surges towards mainstream adoption and infrastructure innovations.
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Adobe & AWS join forces to enhance digital marketing

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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Adobe has announced a significant partnership with Amazon Web Services, aiming to enhance marketing and creative capabilities for businesses through advanced cloud integrations.
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Financial phishing attacks surge in Southeast Asia businesses

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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Kaspersky reports a surge in financial phishing attacks in Southeast Asia, with Singapore alone seeing over 38,000 attempts, threatening its digital economy.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.