【ASEAN Latest Tech Trends / Vietnam: FPT AI Factories Make TOP500, First Standalone Digital Technology Law Enacted, SpaceX Explores Remote Healthcare Collaboration; Thailand: Draft of First AI Bill Released, AIS Launches Hyperscale Cloud Platform, Commits US$5.4 B to AI and Plans UNESCO AI Governance Practice Centre】

FPT AI Factories Ranked Among World’s Fastest Supercomputers in TOP500 List; SpaceX Explores Healthcare Collaboration with Vietnam’s Ministry of Health; Vietnam Enacts World First Stand Alone Digital Technology Law; Thailand Crafts First National AI Law Aiming to Spur Innovation and Guard Against Risk; Thailand Fast Tracks AI Regulation and Testing Centre in Bid to Become Regional Hub; AIS Rolls Out Thailand’s First Hyperscale Cloud Platform to Boost AI Driven Growth; Thailand Commits US$5.4 Billion to AI Drive, Plans UNESCO Backed Governance Hub in Bangkok; ASEAN Digital Ministers Unite in Bangkok to Tackle Online Scams and Boost Regional Cyber Resilience; World Bank Warns Thai SMEs Trail ASEAN Rivals in Innovation, Spurring Factory Closures

【ASEAN Latest Tech Trends / Vietnam: Continues to strengthen AI and high-tech investments, targeting a digital economy share of 50% of GDP by 2045; Thailand: Accelerates data-center expansion with clean energy and international funding, driving a surge in AI governance and adoption; Australia × Vietnam: Jointly established the Strategic Technology Centre, focusing on 5G/6G, AI, semiconductors, and cybersecurity】

Australia and Vietnam Launch Strategic Technology Centre to Boost Digital Innovation; Vietnam Charts Digital Future in Healthcare with AI, Innovation and Global Partnerships; Vietnam Emerges as Regional Tech Powerhouse, Eyes Digital Economy Leadership by 2045; Qualcomm Expands Investment in Vietnam with New Facility to Boost AI and Innovation; Thailand May Reclaim Over 2 Billion Baht from Neta EV Maker Over Unmet Subsidy Conditions; Thailand Backs AI Law Principles to Promote Safe and Inclusive Innovation; Thailand to Launch AI-Powered Central Data System to Combat Online Scams by 2026; B.Grimm Power and Digital Edge to Invest Billions in Thailand’s Largest AI-Ready Data Centre; Thailand Backs Green Tech Startups for Global Expansion Amid Sustainability Boom; Thailand Accelerates Data Center Growth with Clean Energy Push and Global Investments; Thailand Sees Surge in AI Adoption as Push for Ethical Governance Gains Momentum; AIS and True Set to Face Off in High-Stakes Mobile Spectrum Auction

【ASEAN Latest Tech Trends / Vietnam: GITEX showcase, TOP500 AI factories and first standalone Digital Technology Industry Law; Thailand: national AI bill and testing centre, AIS hyperscale cloud platform with US$5.4 B AI investment, and clean energy–driven data centre expansion】

Vietnam Highlighted as Emerging Tech Hub as GITEX EUROPE x Ai Everything 2025 Opens in Berlin; Vietnam Urges Samsung to Expand Investment in High-Tech Sectors, Pledges Policy Support; Ho Chi Minh City Emerges as Vietnam’s Data Centre Powerhouse with Major Hyperscale Projects; Viettel and KT Partner to Drive AI Transformation and Talent Development in Vietnam; Thailand Launches Major Push to Boost Game Industry Talent and Exports; Thailand Braces for Rising AI-Driven Cyber Threats, as Global ATO Risks Escalate; Global Telecom AIoT Summit 2025 Catalyzes Thailand’s Role in Smart Technology Revolution; Thailand Positioned to Become Regional Data Hub with Focus on Internet Resilience and Inclusion; Thailand Launches OTOD Smart Living Project to Digitally Empower Rural Communities; Thailand Sees Dip in New Business Registrations Amid Global Uncertainty; ASEAN and GCC Endorse Economic Cooperation to Boost Regional Stability and Growth; Thailand Charts Four-Pronged Strategy to Boost Software and Digital Services Growth

【ASEAN Latest Tech Trends / Vietnam: AI-powered industrial automation fuels net-zero push, delegation at SelectUSA investment summit, VIB×Visa×VNPAY empower SMEs, 8% GDP growth target for 2025; Thailand: surge in CISSP certifications, issues 5-billion-baht G-Token to boost retail investment, XSpring×Orbix develop regulated digital asset funds, showcases investment at SelectUSA; Japan/Taiwan: Mitsubishi-Foxconn EV launch in 2026; Global tech industry layoffs intensify】Schneider Electric Drives Vietnam’s Net-Zero Push with AI-Powered Industrial Automation; Vietnam Prepares Strong Delegation for U.S. Investment Summit Amid Growing Bilateral Ties; VIB, Visa, and VNPAY Launch Digital Solutions to Empower Vietnamese SMEs; Vietnam Sets Ambitious 2025 Growth Targets, Eyes 8% GDP Expansion and Higher Per Capita Income; Thailand Sees Surge in CISSP Holders as Cybersecurity Training Expands; Thailand to Launch 5-Billion-Baht G-Token to Boost Retail Investment in Digital Economy; Thai Retailers Oppose VAT Threshold Cut, Cite Burden on Small Businesses; XSpring and Orbix Invest Join Forces to Develop Regulated Digital Asset Funds; Thailand Showcases Investment Strength at SelectUSA 2025 Summit in Washington; Mitsubishi to Sell Electric Vehicles from Foxconn in 2026; Tech Industry Faces Surge in Layoffs as Major Companies Cut Jobs

US and Vietnam Push for Balanced Trade in Virtual Meeting; Vietnam Emerges as Regional Leader in 5G and Digital Transformation; Vietnam’s Gaming Industry Levels Up with Global Reach and TikTok Integration; Ericsson Highlights 5G as Catalyst for Vietnam’s Digital Leap; VinFast VF 3 Electrifies Indonesian Market with Stylish Urban Mobility and Green Ambitions; Thaksin Shinawatra Calls for Policy Overhaul as US Tariffs Threaten Thai Exports and Investment Strategy; IMF Chief Urges Asia to Strengthen Regional Trade Amid Global Tariff Pressures; Thai SMBs Drive Revenue Growth with AI Adoption, Says Salesforce Report; Thailand's AI Initiative Aims to Upskill 1 Million Citizens by 2025; Thailand Deploys First AI Police Cyborg to Enhance Public Safety During Songkran Festival; Delivery Hero to Cease Foodpanda Operations in Thailand by May 23; National Telecom to Migrate 300,000 NT Mobile Customers to "my by NT" in June

DYXnet Wins Gold Stevie® Award for AI Innovation at Asia-Pacific Stevie® Awards; Vietnam Accelerates 5G Rollout with Government Support and Industry Momentum; Trump’s Tariffs Shake Southeast Asia, Testing Vietnam’s Diplomacy and Cambodia’s Stability; Apple Activates Emergency Alerts for iPhone Users in Thailand; Thailand’s Cell Broadcast System Ready to Deliver Emergency Alerts Nationwide; Experts Urge Thai SMEs to Embrace AI to Boost Efficiency and Economic Growth; Bangkok Launches High-Tech ‘Waste Wise Station’ to Promote Recycling and Circular Economy; Thai Brands Outshine Global Rivals Among Gen Z in Landmark Survey; SET Implements Temporary Measures to Stabilise Market Amid Global Downturn; IMPACT Invests THB 100 Million to Transform Muang Thong Thani into Smart City; Thailand Forms National AI Committee to Boost Global Tech Competitiveness

ACCA Highlights Role of Finance in Sustainable Development at Conference; Vietnam’s IC Design Industry Sees Rising Demand Amid Talent Shortage; Vietnam Leads Asia-Pacific in AI Adoption Among Small Businesses, Survey Finds; Vietnam to Open New Semiconductor Plant Near VNU-HCM in 2025; Thai Businesses Must Embrace AI or Risk extinction, Experts Warn; Tech Moguls Could Replace Elected Leaders as AI Reshapes Workforce, Expert Warns; AI Cyber Threats Could Reach 'Nuclear Bomb' Levels, Experts Warn at Bangkok Seminar; Agentic AI to Reshape Global Workforce by 2028, IBM Executive Predicts; Japanese Carmakers Struggle as EV Shift Reshapes Thailand’s Automotive Exports; Airports of Thailand to Implement AI for Faster Check-Ins and Enhanced Security; NETA AUTO Denies R&D Team Dismissal, Reaffirms Commitment to Thai Market; Tesla Tops EV Satisfaction Survey in Thailand, Leads in Technology and Driving Enjoyment

Vietnam Hosts AISC 2025 to Strengthen AI and Semiconductor Leadership; Vietnam Advances Semiconductor and AI Sectors with New Policies; FPT Signs $67 Million Digital Transformation Deal with Indonesia’s KMP Aryadhana; Ho Chi Minh City to Train 9,000 Semiconductor Experts by 2030; Krungsri Finnovate to Invest 520 Million Baht in Tech Startups Across Asia; China’s Sunwoda to Invest $1 Billion in Thailand’s EV Battery Sector; AWS Advances Sustainability with Renewable Energy and Efficiency Innovations; Cybersecurity Demand Surges as Threats Rise, Salaries Exceed THB 100K; Cross-Border GenAI Misuse to Cause 40% of AI Data Breaches by 2027; Thailand Poised to Attract Semiconductor Investments Amid Global Shifts; Thai Government Blocks Over 80,000 Illegal Websites in Cybercrime Crackdown; Microsoft Predicts Surge in AI Adoption for Operational Efficiency

Samsung Vietnam’s 2024 Profit Drops Despite Revenue Growth; Schneider Electric Opens Training Center in Vietnam to Boost Green Skills; Vietnam’s Enfarm Recognized at Global AI Summit for Agricultural Innovation; ASEAN Urged to Boost Regional Cooperation in Trade, Digitalization, and Sustainability; Vietnam, India, and US AI Stocks Poised for Strong Growth in 2024; Indonesia Lifts iPhone 16 Ban After Apple Agrees to Increased Investment; Alibaba to Invest $53 Billion in AI and Cloud Amid Tech Resurgence; China's DeepSeek Sparks AI Shockwave, Disrupts Global Markets; EECO and HSBC Thailand Partner to Boost Global Investment in EEC; Grab’s Economic Impact in Thailand: Contributes 1% of GDP, Creates 280,000 Jobs; Nissan Reportedly Seeks Tesla Investment Amid Turnaround Efforts; AI, Omnichannel, and D2C Reshape ASEAN Retail Market; Digital investments in Malaysia more than tripled in 2024, amid govt push into AI, advanced computing — MDEC; Malaysia Promotes ASEAN’s Digital Economy and Green Initiatives; US Policies Have Minimal Impact on Malaysia’s Semiconductor Industry Amid Strong Trade; Malaysia’s Digital Investments Hit Record High at $37 Billion in 2024; Malaysia warns US tariffs could halve trade growth as tough semiconductor restrictions loom

VinFast VF 6 and VF 7 Set to Enter U.S. EV Market in 2025; Vietnam’s EV Registration Fee Exemption to End in February; Da Nang to Build AI-Focused Fablab to Boost Innovation; Thai Smartphone Market Rebounds in 2024, Growth Expected to Continue; True Partners with China’s GalaxySpace to Advance LEO Satellite Technology; Thai Developers Launch Industrial-Tech Ecosystem to Attract Foreign Investment; BYD to Equip Budget EVs with Autopilot, Challenging Rivals in Smart Driving; Google, Perceptra to Provide AI-Powered Diabetic Retinopathy Screening in Thailand; Thailand Braces for Prolonged EV Price War Amid Surge in Chinese Production; Thailand and China Sign MOU to Boost Digital Economy Cooperation; Taihua Electronics Expands PCB Manufacturing with New Factory in Thailand; Thailand Advances in Global Innovation Rankings, Aims for Further Growth; Malaysia’s AI Revolution in Islamic Finance; Malaysia Partners with Google to Bring AI to 445,000 Civil Servants; Anwar Meets CPU Design Firm Executive Amid Malaysia’s Semiconductor Push; Public Service D-G Urges Civil Servants to Drive Malaysia’s ASEAN Leadership in 2025; Malaysia Strives to Lead Southeast Asia’s Digital Economy, Says Gobind