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Victoria Bans Data Centers in Residential Areas
Australian state mandates renewable energy and water recycling for new data center builds.
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.
APAC Data Center Pipeline Hits Record 26.5 GW Amid Power Scarcity
A new report reveals Asia-Pacific's data center development pipeline surged in H1 2026, driven by AI and cloud demand, despite tightening power grid constraints.
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 Halts 49 Data Center Projects Amid Power Grid Strain
Thailand's government has paused the construction of nearly 50 data centers, signaling a broader regulatory tightening across APAC.
Southeast Asia Forms Joint AI Safety Regulation Initiative
Ten nations collaborate on ethical AI usage, data privacy, and support for local startups.
Asia's Grids Face Tightening Constraints Amid Data Center Surge
Rising AI and data center electricity demand puts significant pressure on power systems across the APAC region.
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.
APAC Data Center Pipeline Hits Record 26.5 GW
Asia-Pacific's data center development pipeline surges in H1 2026, driven by AI and cloud investments.
APAC Grid Strain Worsens as Data Center Demand Soars
New report highlights increasing pressure on power infrastructure across Asia Pacific due to AI and data center growth.
Asia's Power Grids Under Strain as AI, Data Centers Surge
A new report highlights tightening grid capacity across Asia due to accelerating AI workloads and data center expansion.
SAP Expands Business AI to Seven New AWS Regions
Strategic collaboration between SAP and AWS to broaden reach of SAP Business AI platform.
APAC Grids Face Strain from Soaring AI and Data Center Demand
Fitch unit forecasts increased electricity consumption and regulatory tightening across several Asian markets.
GMG Reports Graphene Battery Durability, Expands APAC Sales
Australian company sees no measurable capacity loss after 489 charge-discharge cycles in graphene batteries, establishes dedicated APAC sales team.
South Korea Leads APAC with Comprehensive AI Law Enforcement
South Korea's AI Framework Act, in effect since January, sets a comprehensive, risk-based standard for AI governance in the APAC region.
AWS Data Centers in Middle East Damaged by Iran Strikes
Unrest impacts cloud services, raising concerns about regional digital infrastructure resilience.
Apollo Funds Provide $585 Million Financing to The Executive Centre
The financing package supports TEC's refinancing and expansion plans for flexible office spaces across APAC and the Middle East.
Singapore Moves to Bridge AI Governance-Fluency Gap for SMEs
National convening addresses critical challenges in responsible AI adoption for small and medium-sized enterprises.
Australian Organisations Lag in AI Governance Despite Accelerated Adoption
New research reveals a significant gap between AI adoption rates and the implementation of robust governance frameworks in Australian businesses.
Singapore Seeks Public Input on AI and Intellectual Property Balance
Consultation launched to navigate complex relationship between AI innovation and IP protection.
SoftBank's SB Energy Targets $50 Billion Valuation in US IPO
SoftBank Group's data center unit, SB Energy, is seeking a valuation of up to $50 billion in its upcoming US initial public offering, with Nvidia and OpenAI as key investors.
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.
Australia, India Partner on AI Infrastructure to Meet Soaring Demand
New collaboration seeks to bridge Australia's data center capacity with India's urgent need for AI compute.
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.
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.
AirTrunk Pledges $30 Billion for 5GW Data Center Capacity in India
Australian data center operator targets massive expansion to meet surging AI demand in India by 2030.
OpenAI Taps Firmus for Two Malaysian AI Data Centers
Deal secures future compute capacity for OpenAI in Malaysia as APAC infrastructure investment surges.
AirTrunk Secures S$2 Billion for Singapore REIT IPO
Blackstone-backed operator raises debt for asset acquisition and refinancing ahead of a major public listing.
AirTrunk Seeks S$2 Billion for Singapore REIT IPO
Blackstone-backed data center operator plans multi-currency debt to fund IPO and refinance existing loans.
August Sees Southeast Asia Funding Rebound to $1.34B
After a July dip, startup funding in Southeast Asia saw a substantial rebound in August 2026, reaching $1.34 billion.
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.
TCS Subsidiary HyperVault to Build 1GW AI Data Center in India with OpenAI as Anchor Tenant
A new $7.4 billion AI infrastructure campus in Hyderabad will boost India's domestic computing capacity.
Australia, India Forge AI Infrastructure Partnership
A new agreement aims to leverage Australia's data center capacity and India's surging AI demand.
KKR's $6.6 Billion APAC Infrastructure Fund First Close Sets Regional Record
Private equity giant KKR achieves a record-breaking initial close for its third Asia-Pacific infrastructure fund, surpassing previous regional fundraising efforts.
Australia Introduces Sweeping Privacy Law Overhaul
New 'fair and reasonable' test and right to erasure highlight significant changes for businesses handling personal data.
Firmus Partners with OpenAI for APAC AI Expansion, Doubles Capacity
Australian AI infrastructure firm Firmus has signed a multi-year partnership with OpenAI, adding Malaysia to its regional footprint and deploying Nvidia Vera Rubin systems.
China's Top Court Issues AI Deepfake Guidelines
New rules address AI-generated content, algorithmic discrimination, and consent for digital replicas.
GMG Launches APAC Sales Team for Graphene Solutions
Australian clean-technology firm targets rapid expansion across key Asian markets with new regional sales force.
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, Singapore Launch FinTech Bridge for Ecosystem Collaboration
New agreement aims to deepen bilateral and multilateral cooperation in fintech, facilitating trade, investment, and ecosystem development.
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.
Alibaba Raises HK$80 Billion for AI Infrastructure Expansion
Chinese tech giant's record Hong Kong share placement to fully fund AI capabilities amid surging demand.
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.
India Prepares for Agentic AI Payments on UPI
National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) framework would enable AI agents to conduct small digital transactions without per-transaction approval.
CIX, Carbonplace Merger Targets Global Carbon Market
Singapore-based CIX and London-based Carbonplace plan to merge, aiming to create a more connected global carbon market infrastructure.
Thailand Halts 49 Data Center Projects Amid Resource Concerns
Government to implement new regulations in response to escalating power and water demands from AI-driven growth.
Amazon Australia Signs First Standalone BESS Tolling Deal
Anza Power to provide 50MW/200MWh battery energy storage for Amazon's Australian operations.