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South Korea Implements New AI Research Ethics Guide
New national guidelines limit AI to a research tool, placing full responsibility for outputs on human researchers.
AWS Can't Restore Mideast Data After Iran Strikes
Six months after drone attacks, AWS instructs customers to migrate data from affected Bahrain and UAE data centers.
Southeast Asia Forms Joint AI Safety Regulation Initiative
Ten nations collaborate on ethical AI usage, data privacy, and support for local startups.
AWS and SAP Expand Business AI Platform to Key APAC Regions
Five-year agreement extends SAP Business AI and Data Cloud to India, Japan, Malaysia, and South Korea, addressing critical enterprise needs.
AWS Commits $40 Billion to APAC Cloud and AI Infrastructure
Amazon Web Services to invest significantly across 14 APEC economies by 2028, prioritizing AI.
Amazon Calls for Rigorous AI Testing Before Release
Amazon advocates for thorough evaluation and robust safeguards to ensure AI models are safe before public deployment, emphasizing industry-wide cooperation.
AWS Enhances Cybersecurity for Agentic AI in Southeast Asia
Amazon Web Services outlines strategies to counter advanced AI agent-driven cyber threats in the APAC region.
SAP Expands Business AI to Seven New AWS Regions
Strategic collaboration between SAP and AWS to broaden reach of SAP Business AI platform.
AWS Data Centers in Middle East Damaged by Iran Strikes
Unrest impacts cloud services, raising concerns about regional digital infrastructure resilience.
Singapore Seeks Public Input on AI and Intellectual Property Balance
Consultation launched to navigate complex relationship between AI innovation and IP protection.
AWS and Salesforce Deepen AI Integration for APAC Enterprises
New integrations allow enterprises to leverage Salesforce data and AWS AI agents within existing workflows, without data migration.
Malaysia to Introduce AI Governance Bill by Early 2027
Digital Minister announces draft completion, eyes parliamentary tabling Q3 2026 or Q1 2027.
AWS expands Bedrock agent capabilities in APAC
Amazon Bedrock now offers longer-running agents and cross-region inference for AI builders in Asia Pacific, including Hyderabad and Malaysia.
Amazon Boosts India AI, Cloud Investment to $48 Billion
New $13 billion pledge expands AWS data centers in Mumbai and Hyderabad, solidifying India as a strategic tech hub.
KKR's APAC Infrastructure Fund III Hits $6.6 Billion First Close
The private equity giant has secured a record-breaking initial close for its third Asia-Pacific infrastructure fund, surpassing previous regional benchmarks.
Singapore Considers Joining China-Led AI Governance Body
City-state weighs membership in World Artificial Intelligence Cooperation Organisation amidst global tech rivalry.
AWS and ADP Forge AI-Powered HCM Partnership
Expanded strategic partnership to accelerate AI-driven innovation in human capital management for global clients.
Singapore and Malaysia Diverge on Data Center Strategies
Singapore prioritizes sustainability with new Digital Infrastructure Bill, while Malaysia sees rapid hyperscale expansion.
US Tech Giants Pivot to Australia Amid Data Center Boom
Google, Apple, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft show increased interest in Australian data center market as US projects face challenges.
WHO Establishes AI Health Network for Southeast Asia
New collaborative network aims to strengthen digital health systems and advance responsible AI use across the region.
AWS Rolls Out OpenAI GPT-5.6 to Australian Bedrock Users
Australian developers gain local access to OpenAI's latest GPT-5.6 models via Amazon Bedrock, enhancing inference capabilities across key regions.
Australia, India Forge AI Infrastructure Partnership
A new agreement aims to leverage Australia's data center capacity and India's surging AI demand.
Australia Introduces Sweeping Privacy Law Overhaul
New 'fair and reasonable' test and right to erasure highlight significant changes for businesses handling personal data.
AWS Kiro Expands Free Access to Millions of Students
AWS offers a free year of Kiro, its AI agent for software engineering, to students at 132 universities across 18 countries.
Amazon India Crosses 2 Million Sellers
Record growth driven by zero referral fees and increased AI tool adoption, with 300,000 new sellers in the past year.
Australia's Data Center Boom Faces Growing Grid Strain and Public Pushback
Major US tech companies' surging demand for Australian data center capacity highlights challenges for power infrastructure and local communities.
Australia, India Eye Joint AI Infrastructure Amidst Capacity Imbalance
Australia's abundant data center capacity and India's surging AI demand create a natural partnership opportunity.
Australia's New AI Laws Mandate Standards for Data Centers
National Cabinet agrees to world-leading regulatory framework for large data centers amid AI boom.
AWS Commits $5.3 Billion to Saudi Cloud Region
Amazon Web Services confirms December 2026 launch of its first cloud infrastructure region in Saudi Arabia.
ASEAN Prioritizes Unified AI Governance at M360 Summit
Southeast Asian nations aim to build trusted AI infrastructure and align regulations at the upcoming M360 ASEAN 2026 conference in Kuala Lumpur.
Thailand Halts New Data Center Approvals Amid Policy Review
Thai government requests 49 ongoing data center projects pause construction pending new regulatory framework.
AWS Rolls Out OpenAI Models on Bedrock for India-Specific AI Inferencing
New offering enables in-country data processing for OpenAI's GPT-5.6 models, Terra and Luna, meeting local compliance requirements for Indian enterprises.
Australia Legislates World-First AI Framework
National Cabinet agrees on consistent standards for data centers, aiming for early 2027 legislation.
Australia, Singapore Push AI Accountability Amidst Global Regulatory Surge
National Cabinet agrees on AI framework in Australia, Singapore reiterates agentic AI guidelines as global AI Act provisions take effect.
AWS Singapore OSPAR Scope Expands to 167 Services
Amazon Web Services has successfully completed its annual OSPAR assessment in Singapore, broadening its scope to include five new services.
Amazon Australia Signs First Standalone BESS Tolling Deal
Anza Power to provide 50MW/200MWh battery energy storage for Amazon's Australian operations.
Singapore Seeks Public Input on AI and IP Law
Consultation launched to address impact of AI on intellectual property rights and foster innovation.