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ATxEnterprise 2025 Boosts Global Participation, Reinforces Singapore’s Responsible AI and Innovation Leadership

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — ATxEnterprise (ATxE) 2025, Asia’s leading enterprise technology event and part of the Asia Tech x Singapore (ATxSG) platform, concluded its fifth and most ambitious edition this week at Singapore EXPO. This year’s edition saw a  5% increase in international participation from over 110 countries. This reflects growing recognition that AI adoption is a global imperative requiring cross-border collaboration, responsible governance, and inclusive innovation.

ATxEnterprise 2025 united leaders from over 110 countries to advance responsible AI and cross-border innovation, cementing Singapore’s position as a digital transformation hub
ATxEnterprise 2025 united leaders from over 110 countries to advance responsible AI and cross-border innovation, cementing Singapore’s position as a digital transformation hub

During the three-day event,  new partnerships with industry giants Alibaba Cloud, Prudential and ST Engineering were announced to give more local SMEs access to cutting-edge technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), cloud and cyber security. Announced at the opening of ATxEnterprise by Mr Tan Kiat How, Senior Minister of State for Digital Development and Information, these new collaborations, in support of the nation’s Digital Enterprise Blueprint (DEB), will equip businesses to accelerate the adoption of frontier technologies and strengthen cyber resilience with advanced AI capabilities. Mr Tan also launched two new talent programmes that will provide upskilling opportunities and create specialised AI career pathways for locals. These programmes will train AI practitioners ahead of demand as Singapore ramps up on accelerating Generative AI (GenAI) adoption across the enterprise ecosystem, strengthening the nation’s position as a global AI hub.

Spanning across twelve dedicated stages, the event united global tech leaders, policymakers, and innovators to explore emerging technologies. From GenAI and quantum computing to satellite infrastructure and cybersecurity, the message is clear: AI is transforming every sector, and must be scaled inclusively.

Innovation and Partnerships Driving the Digital Frontier
Flagship conferences such as the AI Summit Singapore brought together enterprise leaders, regulators, and researchers to explore responsible tech scaling and stronger digital infrastructure, through AI integration. Notable speakers from UBS, Deel, A*STAR, DHL, Ernst & Young, Mastercard, SingHealth, Singtel, and Dyson led sessions on topics, including AI governance, sector-specific use cases, and breakthroughs in natural language processing and quantum AI.

SatelliteAsia, in partnership with Singapore Space & Technology Ltd. (SSTL) and the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), spotlighted the role of satellites in infrastructure, sustainability, and digital inclusion. Speakers from NASA, Kacific, Telesat, and ST Engineering iDirect discussed regional space ambitions and connectivity solutions.

Recognising Impact, Shaping What’s Next
Capping off the week was the debut of the Enterprise Tech Awards, honouring digital transformation excellence. With 90 award submissions from 14 countries, the Awards spotlighted innovation in Healthcare, Cybersecurity, AI, Digital Solutions, GreenTech, and Government Services. Winners included NEC Asia Pacific, Starhub, Seagate, Globant, and Quickbot.AI.

ATxE 2025 also hosted a CISO Tech Briefing and Enterprise Tech Leaders Forum, where senior decision-makers discussed regulatory alignment, innovation, and enterprise resilience.

Together, these programmes signalled ATxE’s evolution from a showcase to a strategic convening ground for global leaders shaping the digital economy. This growing influence was reflected in the rise in international attendees and high-level engagement.

“ATxE 2025 has set a new benchmark for enterprise innovation in Asia,” said Joyce Wang, Event Director, Asia Tech x Singapore. “From breakthrough technologies to bold cross-sector partnerships, this year’s edition proved that the region isn’t just participating in the global tech conversation—it’s leading it. It also reinforces Singapore’s ability to host world-class MICE events that convene decision-makers, innovators, and global thought leaders. We’re proud to provide a platform that turns ambition into action, and we look forward to delivering even greater impact in 2026.”

ATxE will return to the Singapore EXPO from 20 – 22 May 2026, continuing to shape the region’s digital future through meaningful partnerships, actionable insights, and bold innovation.

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About Informa Festivals 

Informa Festivals is home to Informa’s experience-led events. In five global and fast-moving markets, we inspire and celebrate business with events that deliver unique experiences, immersive activities, high-impact content, powerful connections and personal enrichment. Our leading international Tech festivals include London Tech Week, Africa Tech Fest and Asia Tech x Singapore.

For more information, please visit https://www.informa.com/divisions/informa-festivals/.

Agoda and GSTC Launch Free Digital Training Platform to Empower Hoteliers with Sustainability Skills

SINGAPORE, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Digital travel platform Agoda, in collaboration with the Global Sustainable Tourism Council (GSTC), has launched the Sustainable Tourism Academy, a free digital training platform designed to equip current and aspiring hoteliers with practical sustainability tools and knowledge. The initiative aims to address the growing demand for sustainable accommodation options from increasingly sustainability-conscious travelers while driving transformation within Asia’s hotel industry.

Agoda and GSTC launch Sustainable Tourism Academy.
Agoda and GSTC launch Sustainable Tourism Academy.

The Sustainable Tourism Academy offers localized and tailored content to tackle the unique sustainability challenges faced by the region. The platform features interactive learning exercises, case studies, assessments, and discussion boards to create an engaging and comprehensive learning experience. Learning modules focus on how to attract sustainability-minded guests and develop sustainability strategies with insights and case studies from hotels across Asia. Available in English, Vietnamese, Malay, Thai, and Indonesian, the platform ensures accessibility for a broad audience of hospitality professionals across Southeast Asia.

The self-paced platform allows participants to complete training modules at their convenience, making it ideal for busy hospitality professionals. Upon successful completion, participants receive a completion certificate jointly issued by GSTC and Agoda, formally recognizing their enhanced sustainability knowledge and skills.

Damien Pfirsch, Chief Commercial Officer at Agoda, shared, “Through the Sustainable Tourism Academy, Agoda and GSTC are equipping hoteliers to drive meaningful change within the industry. Agoda is committed to scaling up this initiative, and by offering this platform free of charge, we’re making sustainability education accessible, practical, and impactful for everyone in the Asian hospitality sector, from kitchen staff to general managers.”

Randy Durband, Chief Executive Officer at Global Sustainable Tourism Council, added, “By providing free access to practical, localized sustainability training, GSTC and Agoda are empowering hoteliers to take meaningful steps toward a more sustainable future. This initiative reflects our shared commitment to making sustainability not just an aspiration, but a standard practice across the region.”

The training content is built around the GSTC Standard, the global standard for sustainability in travel and tourism. It covers key areas such as sustainable management, socioeconomic impacts, cultural impacts, and environmental impacts. Developed by Agoda’s Sustainability Team and GSTC and its trainers, including CB Ramkumar (Vice Chair, GSTC), Mochamad Nalendra (CEO, Wise Steps Consulting), and Catherine Germier-Hamel (CEO, Destination Mekong), the content combines diverse expertise and real-world insights from leaders in the field.

The platform was officially launched on Friday, 30 May, at an event in Bangkok, Thailand, which brought together over a hundred Southeast Asian hospitality professionals for in-depth conversations on emerging trends and challenges in sustainable tourism. The Sustainable Tourism Academy is free of charge and accessible to everyone, underscoring Agoda and GSTC’s commitment to fostering a more sustainable future for all in travel.

To explore the platform, visit sustainabletourismacademy.org.

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Highreso Announces Discount Plans for NVIDIA H200-equipped GPUSOROBAN-AI SPACON Cloud and Begins Accepting Reservations for NVIDIA B200

TOKYO, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Highreso Co., Ltd. has announced discount plans for its NVIDIA H200-equipped GPUSOROBAN-AI SPACON Cloud.

GPUSOROBAN is a low-price cloud platform for GPU computing offered with a simple pricing system. The use of this high-performance GPU server greatly reduces the time required for large-scale computing and graphic processing. This platform provides a safe and secure computing environment since it is managed within Japan.

AI SPACON Cloud is the high-spec GPUSOROBAN lineup that provides cloud-based GPU instances with NVIDIA H200 or higher. Highreso is now announcing plans for AI SPACON Cloud equipped with H200 at a discount of up to 39% from the regular monthly rate of 2,530,000 yen (net, based on an exchange rate of USD 1 = JPY 143, as of the end of April), depending on the contract period.

Discount plans for NVIDIA HGX H200*

Monthly contract: USD 17,692.31 (regular price)

1-year contract: USD 15,923.08 (10% off)
2-year contract: USD 15,038.46 (15% off)
3-year contract: USD 11,323.08 (36% off)
5-year contract: USD 10,792.31 (about 39% off)

HGX H200’s technical specifications: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108695/202505279551/_prw_PI1fl_08ELlsz3.png 

Highreso also began accepting reservations for HGX B200 equipped with the “Blackwell,” which is the latest NVIDIA architecture.

Discount plans for NVIDIA HGX B200*

Monthly contract: USD 18,881.12 (regular price)

1-year contract: USD 18,308.96 (about 3% off)
2-year contract: USD 17,482.52 (about 7% off)
3-year contract: USD 16,528.93 (about 12% off)
5-year contract: USD 15,257.47 (about 19% off)

HGX B200’s technical specifications: https://cdn.kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M108695/202505279551/_prw_PI2fl_3h78HvgK.png 

*Based on an exchange rate of USD 1 = JPY 143.

*Actual rates vary depending on the current exchange rate at the time of signing.

For details about the plans and contracts, please contact Highreso using the following link.

AI SPACON Cloud: https://lp-soroban.highreso.jp/en/index.html 

About Highreso Co., Ltd.

Since 2019, Highreso has been operating one of Japan’s largest GPU data centers in Shika-machi, Ishikawa, from which it provides the GPUSOROBAN cloud-based GPU service.

In December 2024, Highreso opened a data center dedicated to GPU for AI development in Kagawa, which was certified for the provision of supplies for the METI Cloud Program. The GPU data center was the first of its kind in the Chugoku and Shikoku regions. Highreso has strategic rollouts to develop new GPU data centers at closed schools in Genkai-cho, Saga and Ayagawa-cho, Kagawa. Highreso is advancing regional revitalization and the evolution of generative AI through its expanding network of local hubs.

June 2022: Awarded “Best CSP Partner of the Year” by NVIDIA

April 2024: Certified for the provision of supplies for the METI Cloud Program

Company Profile

Company Name: Highreso Co., Ltd.
Head Office: 106-1, Moroura, Genkai-town, Higashimatsuura, Saga
Tokyo Head Office: 3-24-1, Ichigayatamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Representative: Chief Executive Officer Yoshiyuki Shikura
Business Summary: Developing and operating GPU data centers, providing the GPU cloud service GPUSOROBAN

Company Website: https://highreso.jp/ 

GPUSOROBAN: https://soroban.highreso.jp/ 

KLN Wins Global Logistics Company of Excellence Title for Second Consecutive Year at the Hong Kong Economic Journal Corporate Brand Awards of Excellence 2025

HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — KLN Logistics Group Limited (‘KLN’, the ‘Company’; Stock Code 0636.HK) has won the title of Global Logistics Company of Excellence for the second year in a row at the Hong Kong Economic Journal Corporate Brand Awards of Excellence (the ‘Awards’) 2025, recognised for its service excellence, outstanding innovation and notable social contribution.

Vic Cheung, Executive Director and CEO of KLN, said, “Thank you to the Hong Kong Economic Journal for once again awarding KLN for our corporate branding. Not only is the accolade a recognition of our commitment to providing quality service and contributing to the communities in which we operate, but it is also an encouragement for our team to innovate and play to our strengths. KLN has proven itself to be an established household name and a trusted partner to our customers. Our recent rebranding was built upon this brand image of reliability. Going forward, we will continue to strengthen our corporate identity and achieve our aspiration to be ‘The One.In Asia’ by providing value-creating supply chain solutions and delivering sustainable growth to our stakeholders.”

KLN was commended by the Awards for its corporate values, reputation of reliability and continued efforts in creating positive impacts on the environment and on society. In 2024, KLN leveraged its unique competitive advantages, diverse service portfolio and strong market coverage in Asia to swiftly respond to challenges in the global logistics landscape and capture emerging market opportunities.

In 2025, the Company has been undertaking the rebranding to “KLN” to further establish a more unified and differentiated corporate identity and reinforce its unique strategic positioning and value proposition to better serve the interests of its shareholders.

The Awards are organised by leading Hong Kong financial media, the Hong Kong Economic Journal. The Awards this year focus on corporations’ commitment to fulfilling social responsibility, particularly in the areas of environmental protection, social welfare and social inclusion. Award winners are selected by professionals, chambers of commerce, industry leaders and a panel of judges.

About KLN Logistics Group Limited (Stock Code 0636.HK)

KLN (formerly known as Kerry Logistics Network Limited) is an Asia-based, global 3PL with a highly diversified business portfolio and extensive coverage in Asia. It offers a broad range of supply chain solutions from integrated logistics, international freight forwarding (air, ocean, road, rail and multimodal) and e-commerce to industrial project logistics and infrastructure investment.

With a global presence across 59 countries and territories, KLN has established a solid foothold in half of the world’s emerging markets. Its diverse infrastructure, extensive coverage in international gateways and local expertise span across the Mainland of China, India, Southeast Asia, the CIS, Middle East, LATAM and other locations.

KLN generated a revenue* of close to HK$60 billion in 2024. It is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the Hang Seng Corporate Sustainability Benchmark Index.

* For continuing operations only

About the Hong Kong Economic Journal Corporate Brand Awards of Excellence

Organised by the Hong Kong Economic Journal, the Corporate Brand Awards of Excellence select outstanding corporate brands in five areas: finance, banking and insurance; property and public affairs; information technology and telecommunications; retail, health and wellness; and product and professional services. The Awards aim to commend corporate teams’ efforts and achievements in the past year and highlight their social achievements and contributions.

POWERCHINA Strengthens Commitment to Ecological Diversity Protection in Laos

BEIJING, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Power Construction Corporation of China (“POWERCHINA” or “the Company”), through multiple ongoing ecological practices in Laos and around the globe, the Company has actively responded to the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, and contributed to the United Nations biodiversity goals.

Project owner, POWERCHINA team, and local villagers are installing warning barriers around the protected area within the Monsoon wind farm construction zone.
Project owner, POWERCHINA team, and local villagers are installing warning barriers around the protected area within the Monsoon wind farm construction zone.

Laos, a mountainous country rich in biodiversity, encompasses four of the WWF’s Global 200 priority ecoregions, including parts of the Annamite Range and the Mekong River basin. The country has designated 33 national protected areas, covering approximately 3.86 million hectares—about 16.68% of its total land area. Over 8,100 plant species and nearly 2,000 animal species have been identified, with more than 10% listed as protected under national or international conservation frameworks. This exceptional ecological richness has drawn increasing international attention to biodiversity conservation efforts in the region.

POWERCHINA’s biodiversity protection in action

The Don Sahong Hydropower Project in Laos, built by POWERCHINA, reflects the Company’s commitment to protecting biodiversity and the Mekong River’s fish populations. Before construction, experts studied fish migration and behavior to avoid disrupting reproduction. Natural-style fish channels were built on tributaries to maintain migration routes and habitats. These measures earned praise from local authorities and stakeholders, easing concerns and helping preserve the river’s ecological balance while advancing sustainable development goals.

POWERCHINA’s Laos Monsoon Wind Power Project, the first in Laos and Southeast Asia’s largest onshore wind project, spans 68,000 hectares. Prior to construction, the Company assessed impacts on biodiversity, including noise, water use, and vegetation. Through community consultations and field surveys, it addressed over 10 ecological issues. During the construction phase, POWERCHINA identified protected species such as fire Salamanders, Yellow eyed spade footed toad, Bredia(sp) and Rhododendron(sp), prompting habitat protections, migration routes, and design changes to support their survival.

POWERCHINA has made biodiversity protection a core pillar of its operations in Laos, safeguarding river fish and land species. With nearly three decades of presence in the country, the Company has gained extensive experience in protected area design and ecological project execution. As an early and effective contributor to biodiversity protection, POWERCHINA continues to advance localized, ESG-aligned ecological efforts across its international footprint.

Through a series of innovative measures and long-term commitment, POWERCHINA has actively protected local ecological diversity and contributed to the sustainable development of Laos. Meanwhile, POWERCHINA  has also been continuously practicing the concept of ecological protection on a global scale. In the UAE, the company has been committed to protecting desert ecosystems and promoting green energy projects. In Brazil, it has actively participated in the protection of aquatic environments and the promotion of biodiversity to help maintain local ecological balance. In Tanzania,POWERCHINA  has assisted wildlife reserves in successfully rescuing five elephants that accidentally fell into a pit, an action that has been highly praised by the Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority and the local government.POWERCHINA  is actively practicing the concept of sustainable development in multiple countries and regions around the world, working tirelessly to build a better global ecological home.

Bridal Disrupted: How Azazie Is Transforming the UK Wedding Scene, One Pop-Up at a Time

LOS ANGELES, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Azazie, the leading direct-to-consumer (DTC) e-tailer for bridal and occasion wear, is making an impressive statement offline. The California-based direct-to-consumer bridal and occasionwear brand has captured the attention of UK brides with a touring pop-up experience that blends the ease of online shopping with the magic of trying on the dress in person, creating the perfect moment. And its latest stop? A one-day event in Manchester that proved once again why Azazie is rewriting the rules of modern bridal retail.

Housed in a stylish, intimate setting, Azazie’s Manchester pop-up welcomed brides-to-be and their entourages. The space was carefully curated to reflect the brand’s ethos: inclusive, approachable, and effortlessly elegant. On offer were some of Azazie’s bestselling bridal gowns and bridesmaid dresses — available to touch, try, and twirl in. Shoppers enjoyed personalised fittings and style consultations from the brand’s expert team, offering a rare opportunity to experience a made-to-order model that feels as luxurious as it is accessible.

Azazie Bridal
Azazie Bridal

While many bridal retailers rely on traditional boutiques or lengthy ordering processes, Azazie is leading a shift. Its innovative business model, built on customisation, size inclusivity, and sustainability, allows customers to order gowns in sizes 0–30, made-to-measure and shipped directly to their doors. The brand’s pop-up tour aims to bring that digital promise to life, creating tactile, in-person experiences that still feel deeply personal.

The enthusiasm from UK brides has blown us away,” a spokesperson for Azazie shared. “Each pop-up is about more than just trying on dresses. It’s about creating moments — joyful, collaborative, and empowering — in what can often be a stressful shopping journey. Manchester was one of our most inspiring events yet.”

This isn’t Azazie’s first successful UK activation. The brand kicked off its pop-up tour with well-received events in Birmingham and London earlier this year, signalling a growing appetite for a new kind of bridal experience. One where convenience meets community, and personal style doesn’t come at the cost of sustainability or affordability.

With more cities set to be announced soon, Azazie’s UK tour is just getting started. And if Manchester is anything to go by, the brand is poised to become a household name among the next generation of UK brides. The future of bridal is here — and it might just be popping up near you. Shop the latest bridal and bridesmaids gowns here.

Follow @azaziebridal, @azazieofficial and #AzazieMoments for more inspiration

About Azazie:

Azazie is the leading DTC e-tailer for bridal gowns, bridesmaid dresses, special occasion wear, and accessories, offering high-quality gowns at affordable prices. Based in the tech capital of Silicon Valley, Azazie is disrupting the traditional bridal industry while garnering high ratings from customers and review sites alike. With 200+ bridal gowns and 400+ bridal party dresses in over 80 colors, Azazie is committed to body-positive fashion, offering all dresses from size 0-30, cut and sewn to order like expensive bespoke designs. Visit the website at www.azazie.com.

 

NBA CHINA AND AMBER AVIATION ANNOUNCE FAN ENGAGEMENT COLLABORATION

– Collaboration Makes Amber Aviation the Official Private Jet Partner of NBA China –

HONG KONG, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — NBA China and Amber Aviation Limited, one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing private jet operators, today announced a collaboration that will deliver exclusive NBA-themed experiences to current and prospective Amber Aviation clients at the league’s marquee events in China and through the league’s fan engagement initiatives across the country. The collaboration makes Amber Aviation the Official Private Jet Partner of NBA China.

“Amber Aviation shares our commitment to engaging fans in new and creative ways,” said NBA China Senior Vice President Jonathan Li.  “We look forward to working together to integrate Amber Aviation into our marquee events and fan engagement initiatives and to providing their clients with exclusive opportunities to engage with the league and the game of basketball.”

“This collaboration reflects the synergy between the NBA’s legacy of world-class sports entertainment and Amber Aviation’s mission to offer premium travel experiences,” said Qiusheng Chang, Chairman & CEO of Amber Aviation.  “By engaging younger, aspirational demographics through exclusive lifestyle offerings, we’re strategically nurturing the next generation of aviation clients.  As these individuals advance professionally, our flexible, personalized service models ensure long-term growth alongside their evolving needs.”

About Amber Aviation

Headquartered in Shenzhen, Amber Aviation operates through a network of fully-owned subsidiaries in Hong Kong, Macau, and San Marino; branch offices in Beijing and Shanghai; and operation centres in Tianjin, Ningbo, Xiamen, and Singapore.

Amber Aviation provides comprehensive services including aircraft management, shared leasing, fractional ownership and aircraft trading.

Amber Aviation (est. 2017) is one of Asia-Pacific’s fastest-growing private jet operators.  Ranked among the top 10 business jet operators, its 2024 Asian Business Aviation Association (AsBAA) “Most Innovative Company” award underscores its industry leadership.

Strong shareholder resources have laid a solid foundation for Amber Aviation’s continuous and stable development, providing strong endorsement in product optimization, resource allocation, safe operations, and quality enhancement.

About NBA China

The NBA is the most popular international professional sports league in China, with more than 425 million followers across league, team and player platforms. The league’s efforts to grow basketball in China include live game broadcasts, digital media, marketing partnerships, merchandise, games and events, grassroots basketball development, and NBA Cares and other social impact programming.

The NBA’s history in China dates back to more than 40 years ago. In 1979, the Washington Bullets (now Washington Wizards) played two exhibition games in China, becoming the first NBA team to visit the country.  Sixteen Chinese players have played in the NBA and WNBA.

Fans in China have access to more than 1,300 live games each season and highlights through television, digital media, and social media. Since 2004, NBA Cares has held 180 community and charity activities in China, with more than 400 current and former NBA players having visited the country to participate in games, clinics and fan events.  Fans can purchase official NBA merchandise at the NBA flagship stores in Beijing, Guangzhou, Macao, Taipei and Tianjin, via the NBA Membership Stores on WeChat NBA mini-program, Alipay NBA mini-program, and the NBA App, and at nearly 10,000 partner stores nationwide.

Contact
media@amber-aviation.com | amber-aviation.com
Shuo Liu, NBA China, sliu@nba.com

MDES and Huawei Cloud Announced Joint Initiative to Accelerate Thailand’s Agenda to Become the AI Hub in ASEAN

BANGKOK, May 30, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Huawei Cloud, in partnership with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society (MDES) of Thailand, held the Huawei Cloud Summit Thailand 2025. At the summit, the two parties jointly launched an initiative to accelerate Thailand’s agenda to become the AI hub in ASEAN. MDES shared the progress of their “Cloud First” strategy over the past year for building an inclusive, sustainable, and opportunity-filled Thailand where the public and private sectors are accelerating cloud and AI adoption. In alignment with this policy, Huawei Cloud deepens collaboration with local customers and partners to accelerate intelligent transformation through technological innovation, industry applications, thriving ecosystem, and talent cultivation.

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, and Huawei executives jointly attended the summit
Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, and Huawei executives jointly attended the summit

Seizing AI Opportunities to Accelerate Thailand’s AI Hub Agenda

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary of MDES, stated: “Thailand is committed to becoming the AI hub in ASEAN. With our ‘Cloud First’ policy, AI strategy, infrastructure investment, and a thriving ecosystem, Thailand is transitioning from a technology user to a competency builder, allowing Thailand’s own innovations to benefit the world.” Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At acknowledged Huawei Cloud’s continuous efforts in promoting innovation and digital transformation.

Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary, MDES
Professor Wisit Wisitsora-At, Permanent Secretary, MDES

Sunny Shang, President of Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific, emphasized: “In the AI era, intelligence brings us immense opportunities. In Thailand, Huawei Cloud is not only a technology provider but also a co-builder of the digital ecosystem. We will work with local customers and partners to accelerate Thailand’s intelligent transformation through four key initiatives: deep local engagement, technology leadership, experience sharing, and ecosystem co-building.”

Sunny Shang, President, Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific
Sunny Shang, President, Huawei Cloud Asia Pacific

After seven years of deep local engagement, Huawei Cloud has served more than 1,000 customers and developed more than 500 partners in Thailand. Mainstream local carriers, more than 80% of top financial institutions, and over 60% of top retailers in Thailand have chosen Huawei Cloud.

Forging an AI-Native Cloud to Embrace Intelligence

William Dong, President of Huawei Cloud Marketing, unveiled four solutions at the summit, which focus on a strong AI foundation, intelligent application development, intelligent data management, and all-scenario cloud deployment. He emphasized that AI has become the most influential general-purpose technology in the industry. Huawei Cloud is actively embracing AI and has made a full transition from “Cloud-Native” to “AI-Native” in two aspects: “Cloud for AI” and “AI for Cloud”. “Cloud for AI” accelerates the implementation of AI strategies by systematically innovating the technology stack and building the best cloud platform. “AI for Cloud” means reshaping Huawei Cloud services with AI to make them intelligent.

William Dong, President, Huawei Cloud Marketing
William Dong, President, Huawei Cloud Marketing

Strong AI foundation: Huawei Cloud AI Cloud Service enables model training jobs to run uninterrupted for up to 40 days, among other large-scale training needs. More than 160 mainstream foundation models are available for use and are now employed by over 1,000 AI enterprises. For scenario-specific demands, Pangu models provide tailored solutions and support, already proven viable in scenarios such as railway track inspection, steel blast furnace temperature prediction, and weather forecast.

Intelligent application development: CodeArts, Huawei Cloud’s software development pipeline, delivers intelligence in code generation, review, and testing, improving the end-to-end R&D efficiency by 30%. The Flexus LLM solution provides three capabilities: Dify HA edition, local knowledge base construction, and scenario-specific application development, facilitating small and medium-sized enterprises to develop AI applications in one stop.

Intelligent data management: DataArts, Huawei Cloud’s data governance pipeline, has been fully upgraded to serve as an AI-oriented, knowledge-centric data foundation. GaussDB, the distributed cloud database, outperforms the industry benchmark twice with its transparent multi-write technology across multiple nodes. Its high availability slashes impact on service with fast fault recovery.

All-scenario cloud deployment: Huawei Cloud Stack provides a hybrid cloud for large AI models, allowing enterprises to build their own models in one stop. CloudDC, the solution for migrating data centers to the cloud, provides deterministic operations, cloud data center, and full-stack AI for different needs.

The event gave a vivid demonstration of how AI unlocks possibilities in lives and production, where a humanoid robot completed complex tasks in collaboration with a human wearing an intelligent bionic hand.

Tech for Good: Innovation for Sustainable Development

Cloud and AI technologies not only boost production efficiency but also bring a positive impact on human life, natural environment, and sustainable development. Aka Dai, Director of Huawei Cloud Marketing, illustrated Huawei’s “Cloud for Good” initiative with the company’s success stories in accelerating Thailand’s digital journey. For example, the paperless solution jointly developed by Huawei Cloud and Codium is expected to reduce paper consumption by 18 to 25 million pages annually for over 200 government departments and 300 enterprises, equivalent to saving 2,000 to 3,000 trees and reducing carbon emissions by 30 to 50 tons. Now, Huawei Cloud is strengthening local partnerships in nature conservation, smart agriculture, inclusive finance, energy conservation, emission reduction, and talent cultivation, all for supercharging Thailand’s digital transformation.

Aka Dai, Director, Huawei Cloud Marketing
Aka Dai, Director, Huawei Cloud Marketing

At the summit, Huawei Cloud and Chulalongkorn University jointly launched the “Cloud and AI Pioneer Initiative”, which aims to cultivate 30,000 talented people in the cloud and AI fields through diversified measures such as developing cloud and AI courses, organizing developer competitions, and implementing developer programs. By the end of 2025, Huawei Cloud is projected to cultivate more than 20,000 cloud and AI developers in Thailand, an effort for building a thriving local talent ecosystem.