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Google Opens Third Data Center in Singapore

By Wei Zhang
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Google has opened its third data center in Singapore, marking 15 years since Google’s first office was established in Southeast Asia in the small city-state in 2007.

Including this data center, Google has committed a total of $850 million in investment in Singapore to build the country into its regional hub for its network of data centers, cloud regions and subsea cables.

The event was attended by Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s deputy prime minister and minister for finance, as well as other government and industry leaders, to celebrate Google Singapore’s 15th anniversary and Google’s Singapore cloud region’s fifth anniversary.

The company noted that continued efforts will be reinforced to advance Singapore’s position as a leader in AI innovation. For instance, Google Cloud will partner with the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group to create novel AI solutions that will improve how Singaporeans work and live.

As the Asia Pacific headquarters, Google Singapore has a team of 3,000 to support 2.5 billion people online across the region.

Questions & Answers

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What is Google's total investment in Singapore following the opening of this third data centre?

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Google has now committed a total of $850 million in investment in Singapore. This is aimed at developing the country into Google's regional hub for its network of data centres, cloud regions, and subsea cables.

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Which Singaporean official attended the opening ceremony of Google's third data centre?

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Lawrence Wong, Singapore’s deputy prime minister and minister for finance, attended the event. Other government and industry leaders were also present to mark Google Singapore's 15th anniversary.

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How will Google contribute to AI innovation in Singapore according to the article?

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Google Cloud plans to collaborate with the Smart Nation and Digital Government Group to develop new AI solutions. These initiatives are intended to enhance the way Singaporeans work and live, reinforcing Singapore's AI leadership.

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