Microsoft to open new data center in Thailand

Microsoft to open new data center in Thailand

Microsoft Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella on Wednesday announced significant commitments to build new cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in Thailand, provide AI skilling opportunities for over 100,000 people, and support the nation’s growing developer community.

Southeast Asia - Thu, May 2, 2024 | 8:28 am

Military-run telco Viettel inaugurates biggest data center in Vietnam

Military-run telco Viettel inaugurates biggest data center in Vietnam

Military-owned telecom firm Viettel has inaugurated a 30-MW data center in Hoa Lac Hi-tech Park on the outskirts of Hanoi, the largest of its kind in Vietnam.

Infrastructure - Thu, April 11, 2024 | 3:31 pm

Vietnam's data center infrastructure still in its infancy: Cushman & Wakefield

Vietnam's data center infrastructure still in its infancy: Cushman & Wakefield

Despite possessing many advantages, Vietnam is the place with the biggest shortage of data center infrastructure globally in terms of population, write Cushman & Wakefield analysts.

Consulting - Sun, March 17, 2024 | 7:59 pm

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Intel, Vietnam telco Viettel partner up in AI, 5G, data center, smart devices

Vietnamese telecom giant Viettel and U.S. technological firm Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding to accelerate research & development (R&D) and advanced technologies at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024.

Companies - Fri, March 1, 2024 | 10:51 am

Vietnam among world's fastest growing data center markets

Vietnam among world's fastest growing data center markets

As demand for data and its storage increases around the world, previously underserved data center (DC) markets are quickly establishing a presence on the main stage, write Savills Vietnam analysts.

Consulting - Thu, December 28, 2023 | 11:02 am

New law on telecoms seeks to protect user rights, facilitate industry development

New law on telecoms seeks to protect user rights, facilitate industry development

The amended Law on Telecommunications, approved by the parliament on November 24, applies a “light management” approach which is open and flexible, aiming to protect users' rights, ensure safety and security, and facilitate the development of services, wrote Anh Dang, a senior partner at VILAF law firm.

Consulting - Mon, December 4, 2023 | 7:00 am

Vietnam short of data centers despite investment rush

Vietnam short of data centers despite investment rush

An investment rush by major Vietnamese firms including telecom giant VNPT and tech giant FPT has not been able to meet the demand for data centers in the country, market observers say.

Infrastructure - Sun, October 29, 2023 | 9:27 am

Vietnam a frontier data center market with underdeveloped infrastructure

Vietnam a frontier data center market with underdeveloped infrastructure

Vietnam is arguably among the most lacking in data center infrastructure regionally, suggesting a major opportunity at the content provision level, says real estate services firm Cushman & Wakefield.

Consulting - Fri, September 1, 2023 | 8:33 am

‘Soft management approach’ for data center services, cloud computing: Minister

‘Soft management approach’ for data center services, cloud computing: Minister

Vietnam’s Information and Communication Minister Nguyen Manh Hung said Thursday that his ministry was pursuing a soft management approach for data center services and cloud computing.

Economy - Fri, June 23, 2023 | 12:58 pm

Vietnam industrial, logistics real estate flashing on investors’ radars

Vietnam industrial, logistics real estate flashing on investors’ radars

Industrial and logistics properties in Vietnam are the preferred asset choice for foreign investors, with the country growing into a new global manufacturing hub, while the office segment is also in demand, said Cushman & Wakefield’s Asia Pacific CEO Matthew Bouw.

Industries - Wed, June 21, 2023 | 11:32 am

Singapore’s Keppel keen on new Vietnam opportunities: executive

Singapore’s Keppel keen on new Vietnam opportunities: executive

Singapore's Keppel Corporation is seeking to make more inroads into the Vietnamese market as the country offers diverse long-term opportunities, including those from energy, green development, the environment, and data centers. Joseph Low, president of Keppel Land Vietnam, tells The Investor.

Executive Talk - Tue, April 25, 2023 | 7:00 am

Demand for data centers attracts global investors to Vietnam

Demand for data centers attracts global investors to Vietnam

Data center investments in Vietnam are gathering momentum as the country looks toward the digital transformation of its fast-expanding economy and implements regulations on data localization for foreign firms.

Industries - Thu, March 30, 2023 | 9:29 am

Industrial real estate, data center market hot spots in Vietnam: NAI Global

Industrial real estate, data center market hot spots in Vietnam: NAI Global

Multinationals’ supply chain diversification via a “China+1” strategy and developing data centers as an emerging support segment can be noted as current bright colors in Vietnam’s real estate industry. Tony Picon, Vietnam executive director for commercial real estate brokerage firm NAI Global, explains the trends to The Investor.

Executive Talk - Wed, March 1, 2023 | 9:04 am

Viettel, Intel to cooperate in digital services, 5G, cloud

Viettel, Intel to cooperate in digital services, 5G, cloud

Military-run telecom group Viettel and global tech giant Intel have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on network transformation strategies and joint innovations for 2023-2024, focusing on digital services, 5G, and cloud services.

Companies - Tue, February 28, 2023 | 3:18 pm