Malaysia is ramping up its efforts to become a regional leader in artificial intelligence (Al), with a strong focus on talent development and digital infrastructure.

MDEC and Zhejiang University signed an LOI to collaborate on digital transformation, AI ecosystem growth, and smart cities using the proven ‘Zhejiang Model’, supporting Malaysia’s MADANI vision to become a leading digital nation.

Thailand's data centre services market is projected to grow by 8% this year to 12.7 billion baht, driven by rising demand for greater processing power to support companies' adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and enlarged data storage.

Indonesian Foreign Minister Sugiono held a bilateral meeting with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsakhna on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. The two discussed cooperation in various sectors, particularly digitalization, the economy, and education.

The ASEAN-Pakistan Technology Expo 2025 commenced at the National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST-Islamabad) on Tuesday, marking a significant step towards enhanced technological collaboration between the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and Pakistan. 

Former UK Prime Minister Tony Blair met with Indonesia’s minister of communication and digital (Komdigi), Meutya Hafid and discussed AI governance, e-SIM technology implementation, and strategies to enhance Indonesia’s digital talent pool.

The Finance Ministry is scheduled to announce the list of approved virtual banks by June 19, with the Bank of Thailand confirming it will grant three banking licences in the initial stage.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping told Malaysia’s leader Wednesday that China will be a collaborative partner and stand with its Southeast Asian neighbors in the wake of global economic shocks.

Microsoft has officially poured in an investment worth Rp 27 trillion to strengthen cloud services and the development of artificial intelligence (AI) in Indonesia. This move bolsters Indonesia’s position as a potential digital powerhouse in Southeast Asia, in line with government support through increasingly prepared regulations and infrastructure.

Malaysia has signed two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China (NDRC).

Indonesia's Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Meutya Hafid, has emphasized two key factors in achieving artificial intelligence (AI) sovereignty: digital talent and infrastructure.

Sovereign wealth fund Danantara Indonesia said it will form a $4 billion joint fund with the Qatar Investment Authority that will focus on investment in Southeast Asia's largest economy.

Indonesia's Deputy Minister of Communication and Digital Affairs, Nezar Patria, has urged the public to remain vigilant against scams involving artificial intelligence (AI), including deepfakes.

Information and Communications Technology Secretary Henry Aguda said that they are continuously strengthening global alliances to fast-track the Philippines' digital transformation.

Malaysia leads ASEAN trade ministers in discussions to address President Trump’s import tariff policy, affirming no retaliatory measures will be taken. The meeting concluded with an 8-point joint statement and the establishment of a special task force, the ASEAN Geoeconomics Task Force.

Several Malaysian and Chinese technology companies and educational institutions will join forces in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure.

Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Bank of Thailand (BOT) have on Thursday signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen joint efforts in cybersecurity and digital fraud protection.

The Philippines called for the ethical and responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) during the United Nations Arria-Formula meeting, emphasizing the need for strict adherence to international law, particularly in military applications.

Malaysia is rapidly emerging as a key front in a global computing arms race, as Western and Chinese technology giants rush to build data centres to power their evolving artificial intelligence models.