Google Invests $3 Billion in Malaysia and Thailand

Google has announced a $3 billion investment in Malaysia and Thailand, aiming to meet the increasing demand for cloud and AI services in Southeast Asia. The investment includes a $2 billion data center in Malaysia, which is expected to create 26,500 jobs and contribute over $3 billion to the Malaysian economy by 2030. Google is also investing $1 billion in a new cloud region in Thailand. The construction of the data center has begun, and it will utilize energy-efficient water-cooling technology. Additionally, Google has partnered with local firm Dagang NeXchange to provide sovereign cloud services in Malaysia. The overall investment is part of a broader trend of tech companies expanding in the region to capitalize on the market's growth potential.