Bi-Weekly News Update: March 15 to March 28, 2025

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

Bi-weekly News Update: March 01 to March 14, 2025

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Feb 15 to Feb 28 , 2025

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 29 to Feb 14, 2025

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 15 to Jan 28, 2025

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Jan 1 to Jan 14, 2025

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Dec 12 to Dec 25, 2024

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

Bi-weekly News Update: November 28 to December 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

Bi-Weekly News Update: November 14 to November 27, 2024

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

Bi-Weekly News Update: Nov 1 to Nov 14, 2024

MacBook Named Thailand’s Top Brand in 2024 Superfans Survey; Experts Highlight AI's Expanding Role in Thailand’s Smart City Development; Thailand Attracts THB60 Billion Investment in Data Centres from US and China; Fitch Maintains Thailand’s 'BBB+' Rating, Forecasts 3.1% Economic Growth by 2025; Thai Finance Minister Urges Greater Use of Local Materials in Production; Thailand Eyes Digital Economy Growth Amid Global Tech Investments; Call for Increased Thai Investment in Next-Gen Wireless Infrastructure; Thailand Approves $2 Billion in Data Centre, Electronics Investments; Vietnam's Green Strategies to Attract More Foreign Investment in Industrial Parks; Vietnam and Taiwanese Tech Firms Explore Smart City Cooperation; Indonesia Plans 75 GW of Renewable Energy by 2039