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Malaysia draws first data centre protest over pollution, water
Bloomberg News, Published on 08/02/2026
» JOHOR — The rapid increase in data centres in Malaysia came under the microscope on Saturday, with the AI-driven buildout drawing its first public protest in the Southeast Asian country.
DeepSeek gets OK to buy H200s
Business, Published on 31/01/2026
» China has given its top AI start-up DeepSeek approval to buy Nvidia's H200 artificial intelligence chips with regulatory conditions that are still being finalised, two people familiar with the matter told Reuters.
Temu parent sacks dozens after brawl with Chinese regulators
Published on 17/12/2025
» PDD Holdings Inc, the parent of the popular e-commerce platform Temu, has fired a government relations team in Shanghai following a fistfight between employees and visiting Chinese regulators, according to people familiar with the matter.
Private funding in Southeast Asia digital economy lags global level
Reuters, Published on 11/11/2025
» SINGAPORE — Private funding for Southeast Asia's internet economy grew 15% from a year earlier to US$7.7 billion in the 12 months to June 2025, lagging the global growth rate of 25% for private equity and venture capital investments, an industry report said on Tuesday.
Indonesia ponders Grab-GoTo merger
Published on 07/11/2025
» JAKARTA - Indonesian authorities are discussing a possible merger or acquisition involving the ride-hailing and food delivery giants Grab and GoTo, the presidential spokesperson said on Friday.
CP AXTRA launches tech and retail partnership with Chinese firm Cainiao
Business, Kuakul Mornkum, Published on 05/11/2025
» SET-listed CP AXTRA, an operator of Asia's leading wholesaler and retailer Makro and Lotus's, has entered into a strategic partnership with Cainiao, a global leader in e-commerce logistics under Alibaba Group, to co-develop advanced digital solutions that accelerate CP AXTRA's retail technology journey across Thailand and the Southeast Asian market.
CP AXTRA Partners with Cainiao to Accelerate Retail Tech
Published on 03/11/2025
» SET-listed CP AXTRA Plc, operator of Asia’s leading wholesale and retail brands Makro and Lotus’s, has entered a strategic partnership with Cainiao, Alibaba Group’s global logistics and e-commerce technology leader, to co-develop advanced digital solutions aimed at accelerating its retail technology journey across Thailand and Southeast Asia.
Brokerage expects SET to rise 5% by year-end
Business, Nuntawun Polkuamdee, Published on 30/10/2025
» Asia Plus Securities (ASPS) has maintained its Thai stock market index estimate for year-end 2025 at 1,376 points, about 5% higher than it is now, expecting foreign fund inflows to gradually return as the global interest rate downtrend begins, although an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble in overheated US tech stocks could trigger volatility.
BU in collaboration with Alibaba Cloud launches Thailand’s first Alibaba Cloud AI Lab
Published on 15/10/2025
» Bangkok University (BU), long recognised as Thailand’s “Creative University,” is advancing its mission in 2025 by expanding real-world applications of technology to prepare students with future-ready skills—far beyond gaming and everyday digital tools.
Delving into the details of Thailand Plus One
Business, Phusadee Arunmas, Published on 11/10/2025
» The "Thailand Plus One" initiative has stimulated investments in Thailand and its neighbouring countries for several years. However, as dynamics evolve in the region and on the global stage, the viability of this approach has come under scrutiny.