Malaysia is witnessing considerable growth in data center capacity plant-up, and the country is predicted to see an increase in investments with over 800-megawatt (MW) capacity over the next five years due to lower land and energy costs. The country has emerged as an...
American IT company Equinix, Inc. and Indonesian conglomerate PT Astra International Tbk (Astra) have announced a joint venture to develop Indonesia’s digital infrastructure. The joint venture will be established with Equinix holding a 75% equity stake and Astra...
GXS Bank, a virtual lender majority-owned by Grab in Singapore, has launched instant loans starting from SGD 200 (USD 149). The aim is to cater to gig workers and digital natives seeking flexible and accessible financial services. Borrowers can easily apply for loans...
The Singapore Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) and France’s Ministry of the Armed Forces (MOAF) have signed an agreement to establish a Joint Research & Development Laboratory (Joint Lab). This is the first Joint Lab in Singapore that MINDEF has established with...
A new national blueprint, known as the Digital Connectivity Blueprint, is being drafted by the Ministry for Communications and Information (MCI), outlining plans for 6G mobile and a 10Gbps home broadband network. This blueprint, which is expected to help Singapore...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced that there is an ongoing negotiation for US-based ENDEC Development Corp. and Diode Ventures, LLC to build hyperscale data centers in Tarlac province and New Clark City. Hyperscale data centers are massive...
NeutraDC, a brand under PT Telkom Data Ekosistem, has announced its partnership with NAVER Cloud and Cisco to provide advanced cloud services and solutions to Indonesian businesses seeking digital transformation initiatives. The collaboration will leverage NAVER...
Group-IB, a global cybersecurity company headquartered in Singapore, has revealed plans to establish a Digital Crime Resistance Center in Thailand. The company has also signed a strategic partnership agreement with nForce (SECURE), one of Thailand’s leading...
Malaysian energy company, Sapura Holdings Bhd is teaming up with UK-based TriCIS Ltd to create a regional center for cyber intelligence solutions through its cyber security subsidiary, Velum Labs Sdn Bhd (VLSB). The partnership was formed in response to the growing...
At the Australia-Vietnam Forum on Energy Transition on March 28, Powerledger, an Australian energy trading technology firm, announced its collaboration with Vietnam Electricity Central Power Corporation (EVNCPC) to introduce the country’s first peer-to-peer (P2P)...
In February 2023, Indonesia’s maritime and logistics operator, PT Meratus Line, announced a partnership with Google Cloud and PT Metrodata Electronics Tbk to enhance its customer focus and drive digital innovation within the company. The collaboration involves...
The Cyber Security Agency of Singapore (CSA) will launch a scheme in May 2023 to develop cybersecurity health plans with funding support for small-medium enterprises (SMEs). The scheme will see cybersecurity consultants take on the role of the SMEs’ “Chief Information...
