‘Non-aligned’ sanctuary Malaysia reels in Chinese data centres despite geopolitical risks
Chinese IT service and data centre operator GDS launched its first regional data centre last August in Johor.
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Tokyo residents seek to block building of massive data centre by Singapore developer
TOKYO — A group of residents in Tokyo said on Wednesday (July 10) they were aiming to block construction of a massive logistics and data centre planned by Singaporean developer GLP, in a worrying sign for businesses looking to Japan to meet growing demand.
U.S. law firm Dechert considering shuttering offices in Hong Kong, Beijing, Reuters reports citing sources
U.S.-founded law firm Dechert is considering closing its offices in Hong Kong and Beijing, becoming the latest foreign firm to scale back in Greater China, two people said, amid a prolonged capital market downturn and growing Sino-U.S. tensions.
Bali property heats up as Asian investors chase high rental yields in post-Covid revival
Investors from Hong Kong and Singapore, where rental yields stand in the low single digits, are showing particular interest in Bali property.
Singapore closes last 18-hole public golf course to make way for homes
Opened less than 18 years ago, the course hosted its final rounds for the public on Saturday as it joins others in Singapore that have closed or shrunk in recent years. Only one public course remains, a nine-hole venue in the north of the city state.
Gen Z's shopping decisions are heavily driven by TikTok and influencers, report finds
Generation Z in Asia-Pacific is taking fashion cues from idols and influencers, heavily driven by TikTok, a new KPMG report showed.
CNA Explains: The story of Nvidia's rise to become the world's No 1 company
SINGAPORE: In March, artificial intelligence chip giant Nvidia’s market capitalisation exceeded US$2 trillion.