Weekly News Updates: Apr. 1 – Apr. 14

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

Weekly News Updates: Mar. 15 – Mar. 28

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

Weekly News Updates: Mar. 1 – Mar. 14

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

Weekly News Updates: Feb. 15 – Feb. 28

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

Weekly News Updates: Jan. 29 – Feb. 14

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

Weekly News Updates: Jan. 15 – Jan. 28

Saigon Hi-Tech Park Set for $725 Million Expansion; AI-Driven Smartphones Enhance Daily Life for Vietnamese Users; Vietnam’s Telecom Giants Post Record Profits in 2024; World Bank Projects Vietnam to Lead Asia-Pacific Growth in 2026; Thailand’s Green Electricity Scheme Sees Strong Demand from Private Sector; Oppo Ordered to Investigate Alleged Data Breach in Thailand; Thailand Showcases Readiness for Digital Economy and AI at Davos; Chulalongkorn University Joins Forces with Huawei to Boost Thailand’s Digital Talent; Thai PM Courts Google and Salesforce for Digital Investments in Thailand; Thailand Urged to Collaborate with ASEAN to Strengthen Trade Negotiations with US; ASEAN Strengthens Digital Cooperation with Focus on Cybersecurity and Online Scams;Malaysia Stands to Benefit from Robust Chip Potential Amid US-China Tensions;Madani Economy Framework Bears Fruit: Malaysia to Launch Second Chip Design Park, Says PM;US Blockade on AI Chips Won’t Hurt Data Centres in Malaysia, Says Liew Chin Tong;Gobind: ASEAN Must Set Consistent Digital, Cybersecurity Standards to Boost Digital Economy;Malaysia, UAE to Strengthen Crypto and Blockchain Policies, Says Binance at ADSW 2025

Weekly News Updates: Jan. 1 – Jan. 14

Vietnam’s Telecom Giants Achieve Impressive Growth in 2024; Vietnam Poised to Become Asia’s Next Economic Tiger Through Innovation; Qualcomm Strengthens Ties with Vietnam, Driving Innovation and Digital Transformation; Vietnam's EV Market Gains Momentum Amid Growing Consumer Demand for Sustainability; Thailand Advances Smart City Development and AI Leadership; Thailand Approves Blue Tech City to Boost Advanced Industries and Job Creation; AWS Launches Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, Pledges $10 Billion GDP Contribution; Generative AI Revolutionizing Financial Services: Key Trends for 2025; E-Commerce in Thailand: Key Trends for 2025 and Beyond; Thailand's Digital-Content Industry Gains Momentum in the Global Market; Title: AI to Impact Over 30% of Jobs in Malaysia Over Next Decade, Says Minister; MSPO 2.0 Reinforces Malaysia’s Leadership in Sustainable Palm Oil Production: MPOC; GITC Signs MoUs with 25 Associations to Boost TVET Graduate Employability; Title: Investment Sentiment Among Semiconductor, E&E Companies Moderates: MSIA Survey

Weekly News Updates: Dec. 12 – Dec. 25

SET Seeks Tax Exemptions for M&A Deals, Launches Growth Initiative; Thailand to Implement Top-Up Tax in 2025, Targeting Multinational Corporations; Thailand’s GenAI Market Poised for Growth Amid Adoption Challenges; Thailand’s Big Data Platform Set for 2025 Launch to Drive Innovation; SET ESG Ratings 2024 Hits Record High with 228 Companies Recognized; Thailand’s Digital Economy Surges with Foreign Investment and Government Initiatives; AI System to Detect 100,000 Substandard Goods Daily, Industry Ministry Reports; NVIDIA Partnership Boosts Vietnam's Semiconductor and AI Ambitions; HCM City Launches Industry 4.0 Center to Lead AI and Digital Transformation

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Nov 28 – Dec 11

Taiwan Expo 2024 Showcases Smart Innovations in Bangkok; Thailand to Host 3rd UNESCO Global Forum on AI Ethics in 2025; Thailand Issues Asia's First Sovereign Sustainability-Linked Bond; Thai PM Scraps VAT Hike Amid Public Backlash; Solar D Unveils Thailand’s First Solar Panel Installation Robot; Foxsemicon to Invest 10.5 Billion Baht in Semiconductor Factories in Thailand; Murata Electronics to Invest 62 Billion Baht in New Capacitor Factory in Thailand; Nvidia Partners with Vietnam to Establish AI R&D and Data Centres; Vietnam Establishes Ethical AI Committee to Shape Responsible AI Development; Indonesia Balances AI Innovation with Regulation for Safer Adoption; Indonesia Seeks Stronger US Partnership to Drive Digital Vision 2045

ASEAN Biweekly News Updates Nov 15 – Nov 27

IEAT Explores Japan's Circular Economy Innovations for Green Industrial Growth; Thailand Seeks to Solidify Role as Regional Manufacturing Hub; Thailand to Be Removed from US Intellectual Property Watch List, Eyes Stronger Economic Ties; Thailand Targets Net-Zero Carbon Emissions Ahead of 2065, Boosted by Green Climate Fund; Thailand’s First Sustainability-Linked Bonds Attract Overwhelming Investor Demand; IMF Projects Thai Economic Growth at 2.7% in 2024 Amid Fiscal Stimulus and Investment Boost; Thailand Aims to Become Regional Hub for AI Training and Governance; Vietnam Advances Startup Ecosystem with Techfest 2024, Aims for Global Innovation Leadership; Vietnam Strengthens 4G and 5G Infrastructure as Demand Grows; Indonesia Explores Nuclear Power to Reduce Fossil Fuel Dependence; Indonesia Rejects Apple's $100M Offer Over Local Investment Rules