Google and Oracle Announce Major Investments in Southeast Asia's Cloud Infrastructure
Google commits $1 billion in Thailand and $2 billion in Malaysia, while Oracle pledges $6.5 billion in Malaysia to boost AI and cloud services.
- Google's $1 billion investment in Thailand includes new data centers in Bangkok and Chonburi, expected to add $4 billion to the economy by 2029.
- In Malaysia, Google is investing $2 billion to build a data center in Selangor, projected to create 26,500 jobs and contribute over $3 billion to GDP by 2030.
- Oracle plans to invest $6.5 billion to establish its first public cloud region in Malaysia, aiming to modernize digital applications and support AI services.
- These investments are part of a broader push by U.S. tech giants to expand cloud and AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia, including significant pledges from Amazon and Microsoft.
- Thailand and Malaysia are positioning themselves as major tech hubs in the region, leveraging these investments to drive economic growth and technological innovation.