Southeast Asia stories

AI-driven power demands will reshape 2026 data centre growth, spurring Nordic, Gulf and APAC hubs while straining UK skills.

Continental taps Rohit Markan to spearhead Asia Pacific industrial growth as it readies ContiTech spin-off and targets regional expansion.

FWD Singapore overhauls leadership, uniting finance, tech and distribution to sharpen adviser focus ahead of its 2026 tenth anniversary.

Vertiv will build a Johor plant to make AI-focused data centre gear, creating up to 500 skilled jobs as demand soars across Asia.

LogicMonitor taps SiS Technologies as Singapore distributor to drive uptake of its AI-first observability platform across Southeast Asia.

AI demand pushed Q3 2025 chip equipment billings to a record USD $33.66 billion, up 11% year on year as investment in advanced nodes surged.

A-FLOW has launched its ML1 data centre in Laguna, the first phase of a planned 36MW campus to support the Philippines’ digital surge.

OCBC AI veteran Donald MacDonald leaves after 22 years to launch Colourcode.AI, advising boards and leaders on AI strategy and governance.

Magentus has acquired Labflow to enhance digital pathology platforms, integrating systems across Australia, the UK, India, and Southeast Asia for smarter lab operations.

Agentic AI, featuring localised language models, will transform Southeast Asian businesses by 2026, enhancing customer engagement and operational workflows.

Etaily secures over USD $24 million in SMBC-led funding to boost social commerce growth and regional expansion across Southeast Asia.

In 2026, APAC's ad scene will focus on smarter multi-screen measurement, AI-driven campaign optimisation, and growing importance of Connected TV's home screen.

StarHub and NeutraDC have partnered to launch quantum-safe, low-latency data links between Singapore and Indonesia, enhancing security for cross-border enterprise data.

AI is set to transform Southeast Asia’s economy by 2030, but rising AI-powered cyber-attacks demand continuous, adaptive security solutions.

Digital Realty and BW Digital have partnered to link Singapore and Batam with a high-speed submarine cable, boosting data centre connectivity and AI infrastructure growth.

Australia's real-time network has blocked over AUD $60m in fraud attempts, protecting 85% of bank customers with advanced behavioural payment analysis.

LabelBlind raises USD $500,000 seed funding to expand its AI-driven food labelling platform across 30+ global markets, speeding compliance and exports.

Netskope has partnered with PT Securite Asia Indonesia to enhance cybersecurity services for organisations across Indonesia, focusing on finance and government sectors.

Atome Philippines partners with SEAOIL to offer Atome Card users a PHP ₱5.00 per litre fuel discount at over 300 stations nationwide.

Fanclip launches in Southeast Asia to unify the region's USD $55 billion creator market with a platform for creators, brands, agencies, and buyers.