Malaysia accelerates ecosystem for AI development

Malaysia accelerates ecosystem for AI development

Malaysia needs to move faster to build a robust ecosystem to drive the development and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology in the current era, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

Southeast Asia - Sat, May 11, 2024 | 3:06 pm

Singapore introduces AI in classrooms

Singapore introduces AI in classrooms

At Lakeside Primary School in Singapore, a trolley full of laptops is wheeled to the door of a fifth grade classroom where 30 or so students rush out to a hallway to retrieve them to learn mathematics using artificial intelligence (AI) each week.

Southeast Asia - Wed, May 8, 2024 | 10:30 pm

Indonesia to build AI development centre with $200 million investment

Indonesia to build AI development centre with $200 million investment

Indonesia will have an artificial intelligence (AI) development centre with an investment of $200 million.

Southeast Asia - Tue, May 7, 2024 | 10:18 pm

Thailand forms AI committee to boost digital economy

Thailand forms AI committee to boost digital economy

Thailand's Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (DES) is advancing its plans to form a new national artificial intelligence (AI) committee as part of its effort to advance the second phase of the national AI strategy.

Southeast Asia - Sat, May 4, 2024 | 8:53 am

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

Nvidia keen on building AI center, relocating GPU production in Vietnam

Nvidia keen on building AI center, relocating GPU production in Vietnam

Nvidia is keen on working with Vietnamese authorities to establish a training-research-development center for artificial intelligence (AI), install super computers, and relocate part of its graphics processing unit (GPU) production to the country.

Industries - Fri, April 26, 2024 | 4:56 pm

AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

AI giant Nvidia explores Vietnam investment expansion opportunities

U.S. chip and artificial intelligence giant Nvidia says it will consider expanding investment in Vietnam after a high-ranking delegation ends a fact-finding trip to the country.

Industries - Thu, April 25, 2024 | 3:13 pm

Vietnam tech giant FPT to invest $200 mln in AI factory, utilizing Nvidia technology

Vietnam tech giant FPT to invest $200 mln in AI factory, utilizing Nvidia technology

Vietnam’s leading tech firm FPT Corp. will invest $200 million in building an artificial intelligence (AI) factory, utilizing technology provided by U.S. chip and AI giant Nvidia.

Industries - Tue, April 23, 2024 | 5:50 pm

US chip giant Nvidia delegation discusses AI, semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

US chip giant Nvidia delegation discusses AI, semiconductor cooperation with Vietnam

Executives from U.S. chip and Artificial Intelligence (AI) giant Nvidia led by vice president Keith Strier are in Vietnam to explore investment opportunities in AI and semiconductors.

Industries - Tue, April 23, 2024 | 10:03 am

Thailand promotes AI, creative economy

Thailand promotes AI, creative economy

The Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) is planning to establish new units to align with the government's policy to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and the creative economy as levers of soft power.

Southeast Asia - Sun, April 21, 2024 | 10:41 pm

Former UK premier Blair pledges to drive chip, AI investments to Vietnam

Former UK premier Blair pledges to drive chip, AI investments to Vietnam

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair has promised to help Vietnam attract investments into industries such as chip design and artificial intelligence (AI) applications.

Economy - Wed, April 17, 2024 | 10:05 am

Washington state trade mission explores technology, agriculture, energy cooperation in Vietnam

Washington state trade mission explores technology, agriculture, energy cooperation in Vietnam

A delegation of about 46 business and government leaders from the U.S.’s Washington State is on a five-day trade mission in Vietnam starting April 8 to explore cooperation between the two sides in various realms.

Economy - Tue, April 9, 2024 | 3:32 pm

US company steps up AI investment in Southeast Asia

US company steps up AI investment in Southeast Asia

The U.S. chip manufacturer Nvidia is planning to build a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) centre in Indonesia as part of its push into Southeast Asia.

Southeast Asia - Sat, April 6, 2024 | 9:41 pm

National University of Singapore launches AI Institute

National University of Singapore launches AI Institute

The National University of Singapore (NUS) made debut its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Institute aimed at fostering research and application of this technology in education, healthcare and finance.

Southeast Asia - Tue, March 26, 2024 | 10:11 pm