SCB 10X Joins US$7.5M Funding Round for Guardrails AI: A Game-Changer in AI Assurance

Bangkok – SCB 10X, the disruptive technology investment arm of SCB X Group, has announced its pivotal role in the US$7.5 million seed funding round for Guardrails AI, a San Francisco-based artificial intelligence (AI) assurance company. Led by Zetta Venture Partners, the funding round saw participation from SCB 10X, Bloomberg Beta, Pear VC, GitHub Fund, and notable AI angels Lip-Bu Tan,

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FPT Partners with NVIDIA to Establish $200M AI Factory in Vietnam

Hanoi – In a groundbreaking development, Vietnam’s tech powerhouse FPT has unveiled plans to construct a $200 million artificial intelligence (AI) factory, leveraging NVIDIA’s graphics chips and software. This strategic partnership, announced on April 23, signifies a comprehensive collaboration aimed at revolutionizing AI and cloud services in Vietnam and beyond. The partnership between FPT and NVIDIA aims to create a seamless

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Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train Set to Commence Operations on October 1, 2023

Jakarta, September 12, 2023 – Indonesia’s Ministry of Transportation has officially confirmed that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train (KCJB) will be inaugurated and begin operations on October 1, 2023. This announcement came after the ministry conducted rigorous testing to ensure the safety and reliability of the high-speed rail system. The Ministry of Transportation emphasized the paramount importance of safety during the testing

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President Jokowi Conducts Test Run of Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Train

Jakarta, September 13, 2023 – Indonesian President Joko Widodo, accompanied by several high-ranking officials and public figures, participated in a test run of the high-speed train that will connect Jakarta to Bandung. This trial run is a significant milestone in the development of the country’s high-speed rail system. The test run took place on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, when President Jokowi

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Elon Musk’s Visit to Indonesia: Exploring Opportunities Beyond Electric Cars

Jakarta, 7 September 2023 – Indonesia is abuzz with anticipation as it prepares to welcome Tesla CEO Elon Musk in October. However, Musk’s visit is not primarily linked to his company’s plans for investing in electric vehicle (EV) development in Indonesia. Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Panjaitan, clarified that Elon Musk and Tesla are currently not seeking to invest

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Elon Musk’s Highly Anticipated Visit to Indonesia in October 2023

Jakarta, 7 September 2023 – Indonesia is gearing up for a momentous event as Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment, Luhut Binsar Panjaitan, confirmed that Elon Musk, the CEO of Tesla and Starlink, is set to visit Indonesia in October 2023. During a press conference held at the Hotel Fairmont in Central Jakarta, Minister Luhut expressed optimism about Musk’s visit. “We

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Hong Kong Fintech Unicorn WeLab To Enter Increasingly Crowded Indonesian Digital Banking Market

WeLab, a fintech unicorn startup based in Hong Kong, is planning to launch a digital bank in Indonesia in the second half of this year, following its $240 million deal to buy a controlling stake in Bank Jasa Jakarta. However, Indonesia’s digital banking market will be tough to crack, as traditional banks and tech companies have rushed into the growing market.

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