Nvidia Expands AI Investments in Southeast Asia

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has announced significant AI investments in Southeast Asia, including the establishment of an AI research and development center in Vietnam and a partnership to develop a 'sovereign cloud' in Thailand. In Vietnam, Nvidia's collaboration includes efforts to build the country's first AI cloud and the acquisition of Vinbrain, an AI startup. In Thailand, the focus is on creating AI infrastructure and a sovereign cloud to enable local control over data and bolster AI capabilities across sectors such as healthcare and agriculture. Nvidia's initiatives reflect a broader strategy to enhance AI development in the region, amidst global supply chain challenges and strategic diversification efforts. This move aligns with Vietnam's and Thailand's ambitions to climb the value chain in technology sectors, leveraging AI to boost national competitiveness.