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Free Malaysia Today
5 days ago
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Asean urged to balance AI innovation with human values
Malaysia is exploring how AI can be used in weapons systems, cybersecurity, data analysis and other areas as other countries in Asean also press ahead. (Envato Elements pic) PETALING JAYA : As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly advances, institutions from government agencies to small and medium enterprises have long since recognised the need to integrate the technology into their operations. Malaysia's defence ministry is exploring how AI can be used in areas like weapons systems, cybersecurity, and data analysis, with other countries across Asean also pressing ahead. Indonesia is partnering with Turkey to develop AI-powered drones, while Vietnam's defence tech arm, Viettel, is integrating AI into radar and electronic warfare systems. As Asean chair this year, Malaysia has also led digitalisation efforts among small and medium enterprises, allocating RM100 million in grants and RM900 million in loans to promote automation and AI adoption to boost productivity. However, diplomats and analysts have raised concerns over the over-reliance on AI technology and called for a more balanced and human-centred approach surrounding its governance. At the 2025 Fortune Asean-GCC Economic Forum, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Malaysia should not abandon human values when adopting AI, and called for legislation to protect digital sovereignty. Human-centric approach Rafael Daerr. European Union ambassador to Malaysia Rafael Daerr told FMT that both Asean and the EU shared the same view: that AI must remain people-centric. As AI will have far-reaching consequences on the future, he said that it was crucial to find the appropriate balance 'between ensuring a form of regulation or governance framework that maintains the maximum space for innovation and to make it as human-centred as possible'. Analysts have also urged caution in deploying AI in military contexts, especially amid rising tensions in the South China Sea and instability in Myanmar. Faizal Abdul Rahman. Faizal Abdul Rahman, a research fellow at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies, noted that AI-powered propaganda is already shaping narratives in the South China Sea, describing it as a new front in cognitive warfare. 'AI cognitive warfare would be a tactic that claimant countries need to prepare for,' Faizal said. However, he said it remains unclear whether Asean nations are willing to accept regulatory limits that could constrain their strategic manoeuvring in the South China Sea, a highly contested body of water where China, through its 'nine-dash line', has asserted sovereignty and maritime claims over a large swathe. Faizal said negotiations over the Asean-China code of conduct, which have dragged on for over two decades, suggest that there is more pessimism than optimism in resolving the dispute. Rising AI-powered cybercrime Besides military applications, AI is also fuelling a rise in sophisticated cross-border cybercrime, particularly scams and fraud driven by generative AI, deepfakes and voice cloning. A 2023 UN report revealed that cybercriminals in East and Southeast Asia defrauded victims of up to US$37 billion through AI-powered scams. Dusit Manapan. In an interview with FMT, Dusit Manapan, an adviser to Thailand's foreign minister, said Myanmar's political instability brings risks of an increase in crimes such as commercial scams, drug trafficking and weapons trading. He said the Thai government's 'harsh measures' to hinder these criminal activities along the Myanmar border have only been partly successful, as the perpetrators always found a way to replace what they have lost. Dusit also said the nation's aerial surveillance through drones has also been hindered by advanced counter-technology. 'The people over there possess high technology to jam our drones, and I think they have the resources and ability to procure some high-tech equipment. This is a business that makes a lot of money for them,' he said. The Asean Community Vision 2045, adopted at the 46th Asean Summit last week, incorporates AI as a critical component of the region's development strategy. Malaysia will lead the establishment of the Asean AI safety network, to institutionalise regional principles of AI safety, ethics, and governance, positioning the region as a leader in responsible AI development.
Korea Herald
28-05-2025
- Business
- Korea Herald
KT signs W130b AI deal with Vietnam's Viettel
KT, one of Korea's leading telecom carriers, said Tuesday that it signed a strategic partnership with Viettel Group, Vietnam's largest telecom operator for collaboration on artificial intelligence transformation business. The agreement, valued at approximately 130 billion won ($94 million), marks a significant step in KT's efforts to lead AI innovation across Southeast Asia. The signing ceremony took place Monday at Viettel's headquarters in Hanoi, attended by KT CEO Kim Young-shub and Viettel Chair and CEO Tao Duc Thang. Ahead of the event, CEO Kim also met with Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung and Vice Minister of Science and Technology Bui The Duy to discuss national-level cooperation in AI transformation. Under the agreement, KT and Viettel will collaborate across six key areas: AI transformation consulting, AI business development, consumer and SME solutions, AI and cloud infrastructure, a global development center and joint market expansion. KT will support Viettel in developing a national AI strategy and building localized services such as AI agents and anti-voice-phishing solutions. The two companies also plan to co-develop AI infrastructure, such as a dedicated data center and a GPU farm, and establish a Global Development Center in Hanoi to cultivate regional talent. KT will additionally expand its AI education platform, AICE, throughout Vietnam to train future AI professionals. 'Viettel and KT have formed a strategic partnership to deliver modern solutions across Vietnam and global markets, combining KT's technology with Viettel's local expertise,' Viettel Group Chair and CEO Tao Duc Thang stated. KT CEO Kim Young-shub added, 'This partnership will drive Viettel's AI transformation and foster innovation across Southeast Asia, strengthening KT's role as a global AI innovation partner.'
Free Malaysia Today
21-05-2025
- Politics
- Free Malaysia Today
Address AI threats amid tensions in South China Sea, Asean told
The Asean Defence Ministers meeting, chaired by Malaysia in February this year, highlighted the risks of AI in military applications. (Bernama pic) PETALING JAYA : As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes more integrated into military systems, analysts are urging Asean member states to take AI-related defence threats more seriously, particularly amid escalating regional tensions. Faizal Abdul Rahman, a research fellow at Singapore's S Rajaratnam School of International Studies (RSIS), said tensions in the South China Sea, particularly between China and the Philippines, have already seen the deployment of AI-driven propaganda—a key element of the emerging cognitive warfare landscape. 'Cognitive warfare' refers to strategies aimed at influencing or disrupting human thought processes, decision-making and perceptions to achieve strategic objectives, including the fracturing of society without military intervention. Prompted by its importance as a strategic shipping lane and resource-rich zone, the South China Sea has been the subject of overlapping claims by China on the one part, and the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei and Taiwan on the other. 'AI cognitive warfare would be a tactic that claimant countries need to prepare for,' Faizal told FMT. Meanwhile, several Asean nations are advancing AI-driven defence technologies. Indonesia, for example, is collaborating with Turkiye to develop drones, while Vietnam's military technology arm, Viettel, is integrating AI into radar and electronic warfare systems. 'These AI-enabled drones could complement Indonesia's defence posture near the Natuna islands. 'Such capabilities could be useful when deployed at islets in the South China Sea that Vietnam controls and has reclaimed,' said Faizal. The Asean Defence Ministers meeting, chaired by Malaysia in February this year, highlighted the risks of AI in military applications, including miscalculation, overdependence and the potential for unintended conflict escalation. The long game However, Faizal noted that while Asean nations may incorporate AI-related guidelines into their military modernisation efforts, it remains uncertain whether they would accept restrictions that could limit their strategic options in the South China Sea. He said rules and norms work better when there is a good level of trust between countries that are parties to a dispute. 'But the prolonged negotiations on the Code of Conduct (COC) suggest that there is more pessimism than optimism in resolving the South China Sea dispute,' he said. COC negotiations between Asean and China have dragged on for over two decades, stalled by disagreements over legal obligations, its geographic scope and enforcement. Universiti Malaya's Johan Saravanamuttu believes that Malaysia, as Asean chair, can use its special relationship with China to push the COC talks forward. Malaysia was the first Southeast Asian country to establish diplomatic ties with China in 1974, and currently serves as the Asean-China country coordinator. 'Malaysia has a much better relationship with China than the Philippines, which will take over as the next Asean chair,' Johan added. 'The Philippines has claims to the South China Sea, but it is in alliance with the US. That creates more complications due to US-China tensions.' He also urged Malaysia to revive the dormant Asean High Council for peaceful conflict resolution, and to consider reintroducing ideas from the Zone of Peace, Freedom and Neutrality — a declaration signed by Asean member states in 1971— including making Southeast Asia a nuclear-free region. Managing expectations Still, experts said that tackling issues related to the South China Sea, whether in terms of regulating AI military use or concluding the COC, will take time. Tang Siew Mun of the ISEAS Yusof-Ishak Institute said Asean remains a 'work-in-progress' and it would be 'unreasonable' to place so many expectations on a single chairmanship. This is especially the case given that Malaysia is facing stronger geopolitical and geoeconomic headwinds on top of higher expectations, he said, compared to its previous stint as bloc chair 10 years ago. Tang said despite its rockier relationship with Beijing, the Philippines' chairmanship of Asean next year was unlikely to derail the grouping's efforts in the South China Sea. 'Although much of the spotlight on the South China Sea disputes has been on the Philippines' standoff with China, it bears reminding that peace and stability in the South China Sea is a regional issue,' he told FMT. Faizal said that a one-year chairmanship term was too short for significant progress to be made on the use of AI in defence. 'To maintain the momentum, Malaysia may need to work with next year's chairperson to ensure continuity in the 'AI in defence' agenda,' he said. Malaysia will host the 46th Asean Summit in Kuala Lumpur on May 26, under the theme 'Sustainability and Inclusivity'. The summit will tackle regional flashpoints, including the South China Sea, amid growing geopolitical tensions.
New Straits Times
05-05-2025
- Sport
- New Straits Times
'Malaysia is my future': Gallifuoco opens heart on Harimau Malaya
KUALA LUMPUR: Giancarlo Gallifuoco's love for Malaysia isn't born of convenience. It's a bond forged through genuine connection and deep gratitude. The 31-year-old centre-back from Sydney has firmly rooted himself in Malaysian football since joining KL City from Melbourne Victory in 2021. Now, as he begins the naturalisation process to represent Harimau Malaya, Gallifuoco insists this is more than just a career move — it's a personal mission. "Since I was 15, Kuala Lumpur has been the place I've lived the longest. This has become my second home. I feel ridiculously grateful for this country and this city," said Gallifuoco. He got his first taste of national pride in 2022 when KL City reached the AFC Cup final, a feat that won over fans across the country. "I'd walk the streets and hear people say, 'What a game against Viettel.' Even fans from Terengganu, Selangor and JDT told me that. I felt what it must be like to represent Malaysia, and I loved it." Off the pitch, Gallifuoco is well and truly settled. His daughter Zoa was born in Malaysia in 2022, another child is on the way, and his family has plans to retire here. "My daughter speaks with a cute little Malaysian accent. My family wants to move here permanently. We're in this for the long haul," he said. During a recent league break, Gallifuoco only spent four of eight weeks back in Australia — another sign of where his heart lies. "If there's any doubt about how much I love Malaysia, that says it all. Malaysia is my home. Malaysia is my future," he declared. On the field, Gallifuoco has been a rock at the back for KL City, clocking up 114 appearances, four goals and one assist. He helped the team lift the Malaysia Cup in 2021 and finish runners-up in the 2022 AFC Cup and 2023 FA Cup. As for his ambitions with the national team, the Australian-born defender isn't making grand promises — just one pledge. "I won't say I'll keep 50 clean sheets or that I'm the greatest defender. But I'll give 100 per cent in every session and every minute. "I want to make this country and my family proud." With his naturalisation process underway, Gallifuoco could soon become a vital figure in Harimau Malaya's backline, bringing leadership, tactical nous and a passion that runs far deeper than most.
Associated Press
18-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Vietnam Data Center Market Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030: Coverage of 26 Existing and 11 Upcoming Third-Party Data Center Facilities Across 4+ Cities in Vietnam
The 'Vietnam Data Center Market - Investment Analysis & Growth Opportunities 2025-2030" report has been added to offering. The Vietnamese Data Center Market was valued at USD 654 million in 2024, and is projected to reach USD 1.75 trillion by 2030, rising at a CAGR of 17.93%. KEY HIGHLIGHTS In 2024, Vietnam's data center market witnessed some new entrants such as Epsilon Telecommunication (KT Corporation), Gaw Capital, and Infracrowd Capital, which will further increase competitiveness in the market in the future and lead to increasing revenue generation for contractors and infrastructure vendors. The Vietnamese government aims to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. It also plans to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's energy mix to around 39% by 2030 as part of its sustainability goals. Data center operators are also aiming for sustainability. For instance, in April 2024, Viettel announced that it had launched its green AI-ready data center with a power capacity of around 30MW. The development of AI-ready data centers in the Vietnam data center industry is growing steadily. In April 2024, Viettel announced the launch of its green AI-ready data center in Vietnam with a power capacity of around 30MW. With the rising adoption of HPC technologies, the market is also expected to witness the adoption of liquid cooling solutions in the coming future. In November 2024, the Vietnam government announced that it had approved a new Law on Personal Data Protection. It will officially come into effect in the second half of 2025. In July 2024, the Vietnamese government introduced a law under which foreign investors can now fully own data centers in the country. KEY REPORT FEATURES Market size available in the investment, area, power capacity, and Vietnam colocation market revenue. An assessment of the data center investment in Vietnam by colocation, hyperscale, and enterprise operators. Data center investments in the area (square feet) and power capacity (MW) across cities in the country. A detailed study of the existing Vietnam data center market landscape, an in-depth industry analysis, and insightful predictions about the Vietnam data center market size during the forecast period. Snapshot of existing and upcoming third-party data center facilities in Vietnam Facilities Covered (Existing): 26 Facilities Identified (Upcoming): 11 Coverage: 4+ Cities Existing vs. Upcoming (Data Center Area) Existing vs. Upcoming (IT Load Capacity) Data center colocation market in Vietnam Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2021-2030) Retail vs Wholesale Colocation Market Revenue & Forecast (2021-2030) Retail & Wholesale Colocation Pricing The Vietnam data center landscape market investments are classified into IT, power, cooling, and general construction services with sizing and forecast. A comprehensive analysis of the latest trends, growth rate, potential opportunities, growth restraints, and prospects for the market. Business overview and product offerings of prominent IT infrastructure providers, construction contractors, support infrastructure providers, and investors operating in the market. A transparent research methodology and the analysis of the demand and supply aspects of the market. EXISTING VS. UPCOMING DATA CENTERS Existing Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity) Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Other Cities List of Upcoming Facilities in the Region (Area and Power Capacity) Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City Other Cities VENDOR LANDSCAPE IT Infrastructure Providers Cisco Systems Dell Technologies Fujitsu Hewlett Packard Enterprise Huawei Technologies Hitachi Vantara IBM Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) Juniper Networks Lenovo NetApp NEC Oracle Data Center Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors Aurecon Archetype Group AWP Architects Apave Delta Group GreenViet Sato Kogyo USDC Technology Support Infrastructure Providers ABB Caterpillar Cummins Cyber Power Systems Delta Electronics Eaton Johnson Controls Fuji Electric Hitec Power Protection Rehlko Legrand Mitsubishi Electric Piller Power Systems Narada Rittal Schneider Electric STULZ Siemens TECO Electric & Machinery Trane Vertiv Data Center Investors CMC Telecom Edge Centres FPT Telecom Hanoi Telecom (ECODC) NTT DATA ST Telemedia Global Data Centres Viettel IDC VNPT VNTT New Entrants Epsilon Telecommunications (KT Corporation) Gaw Capital Infracrowd Capital KEY QUESTIONS ANSWERED How big is the Vietnam data center market? How many existing and upcoming data center facilities exist in Vietnam? How much MW of power capacity will be added across Vietnam during 2025-2030? What is the growth rate of the Vietnam data center market? What factors are driving the Vietnam data center market? Who are the key investors in the Vietnam data center market? Key Topics Covered: 1. Existing & Upcoming Third-Party Data Centers in the Vietnam 1.1. Historical Market Scenario 1.2. 26 Unique Data Center Properties 1.3. Data Center IT Load Capacity 1.4. Data Center White Floor Area Space 1.5. Existing vs. Upcoming Data Center Capacity by Cities 1.6. Cities Covered 1.6.1. Bangkok 1.6.2. Other Cities 1.7. List of Upcoming Data Center Projects 2. Investment Opportunities in Vietnam 2.1. Microeconomic & Macroeconomic Factors for the Vietnam Market 2.2. Investment Opportunities in the Vietnam 2.3. Digital Data in Vietnam 2.4. Investment by Area 2.5. Investment by Power Capacity 3. Data Center Colocation Market in Vietnam 3.1. Colocation Services Market in Vietnam 3.2. Retail vs Wholesale Data Center Colocation 3.3. Demand Across Several Industries in Vietnam 3.4. Colocation Pricing (Quarter Rack, Half Rack, Full Rack) & ADD-Ons 4. Market Dynamics 4.1. Market Trends 4.2. Market Enablers 4.3. Market Restraints 5. Market Segmentation 5.1. IT Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast 5.2. Electrical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast 5.3. Mechanical Infrastructure: Market Size & Forecast 5.4. General Construction Services: Market Size & Forecast 5.5. Breakup of Construction Cost 5.6. Tier Standards Investment 5.6.1. Tier I & II 5.6.2. Tier III 5.6.3. Tier IV 6. Key Market Participants 6.1. IT Infrastructure Providers 6.2. Construction Contractors & Sub-Contractors 6.3. Support Infrastructure Providers 6.4. Data Center Investors 6.5. New Entrants For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. View source version on Laura Wood, Senior Press Manager For E.S.T Office Hours Call 1-917-300-0470 For U.S./ CAN Toll Free Call 1-800-526-8630 For GMT Office Hours Call +353-1-416-8900 SOURCE: Research and Markets Copyright Business Wire 2025. PUB: 02/18/2025 07:49 AM/DISC: 02/18/2025 07:49 AM
