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NTT East Corporation has entered into a partnership with a collection of data center, telecommunications, energy, and infrastructure businesses, with the aim of transforming Ishikari City in Hokkaido into a major data center hub. Building a Data Center…
As the race to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) intensifies, businesses are investing not just in servers but also in electrical distribution, thermal management, liquid cooling, racks, and containment systems. These components form the pivotal…
After a three-month refurbishment, Pokémon Center Singapore celebrated its reopening at Jewel Changi Airport, presenting a fresh store design influenced by Singapore’s rich cultural heritage and an array of exclusive new merchandise. The updated store boasts…
Insurer Singlife’s comprehensive shared service center, PROPEL, has announced a change in leadership one year after its inception. Yirong Wee has assumed the role of chief executive officer (CEO), succeeding Steven Ong, who will spearhead a new business…
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh recently chaired a conference to declare the creation of an international financial center (IFC) in Vietnam. At the same time, the coordinating council for the IFC was launched, with the Permanent Deputy Prime Minister, Nguyen…
Thailand is propelling its efforts to establish itself as a premier hub for digital infrastructure in Southeast Asia. This move follows the Board of Investment (BOI) granting approval for four new data center projects valued at THB 100 billion (USD 3.1…
BNP Paribas Wealth Management has recently established an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Center of Excellence in Singapore. This new AI hub signifies the bank’s commitment to harnessing digital innovation in Asia’s burgeoning financial sector. The Four Pillars…
Vietnam has embarked on a transformative journey by officially launching its National Data Center (NDC), a significant step toward overhauling the digital framework pivotal for the nation’s governance and data management. This initiative follows the recent…
Vietnam has taken a significant step forward in its digital evolution with the launch of its National Data Center (NDC), a pivotal initiative aimed at enhancing the nation’s digital infrastructure and governance. This launch comes in the wake of the 2025 Data…
The local authorities of Ho Chi Minh City recently suspended an English language center, Than Dong 8 branch, which was found to be operating without the necessary licenses. This action was taken after the center, situated in Go Vap District, was subjected to…
SpaceDC, a Singapore-based visionary data center provider, is working with JLL, a global real estate services firm, to build a secure, resilient, network-rich, data center called <MNL1, which will be situated in Cainta, part of Greater Manila. The green data…
Vietnam’s Vincom Retail has announced three new Vincom Mega Mall shopping centres. Two of the new properties will be located in Hanoi and the third in Ho Chi Minh City, the country’s commercial capital. Located in one of the largest real estate projects in…
Lenovo has opened an Experience Store opens at Singapore’s Funan mall, offering an online-to-offline experience. The 4500sqft store has dedicated areas for product showcases, workshops and pop-up events. “The opening of our new flagship store, together with…
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has granted the first virtual banking licenses to three institutions. According to their business plans, these banks will launch their services within six to nine months. The three banks that received a license are Livi VB, SC…
The Philippines’ Globe Telecom has announced the launch of its first Esports Center, aimed at supporting various local esports communities. The Esports Center at Play Nation in the UP Town Center in Quezon City will offer various initiatives including esports…
The first stage of the NZ$130 million Five Mile Retail Centre development at the gateway to Queenstown has opened, after the site’s conversion from an abandoned construction project into a state-of-the-art shopping precinct. The 14,000sqm site is now home to…
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