
1. Vietnam breaks ground on first chipmaking plant in high-tech push
Military-run Viettel aims to start trial production in 2027, shifting Vietnam toward advanced semiconductor manufacturing.
2. Philippines falling behind in EV race as Southeast Asia revs up
Policy uncertainty and weak competitiveness risk leaving Philippines behind in regional electric vehicle manufacturing boom.
3. Thailand approves $2bn printed circuit board investment led by Taiwan's ZDT
Move strengthens Thailand's role as Southeast Asia tech manufacturing hub.
4. Vietnam rises as Southeast Asia's AI investment hub
Vietnam emerging as strategic hub for AI talent, research and startup investments.
5. Digital Edge to develop $4.5bn data center outside Jakarta
Project supports surging AI/cloud demand, first phase operational by Q4 2026.
6. Southeast Asia CIOs predict 2026: Maturing AI and data discipline
Focus on AI maturity, data governance and redefined work to drive tech innovation.
7. Malaysia's gamble: Turning data centres into AI industrial power
AI industry projected to create 30,900 jobs annually via data center growth.
8. Etaily rides Southeast Asia's ecommerce wave with new funding
Investment to boost social commerce, live streaming and influencer capabilities.
9. All eyes on 2026 for Southeast Asia tech startup IPOs
Startups quietly preparing books for stronger IPO market in ecommerce/digital sectors.
10. ST Telemedia launches Southeast Asia's first HVDC-powered AI infrastructure testbed
Transforms data centers for generative AI and high-tech startup needs.
