BANGKOK, DEC 3 – US chip giant Nvidia said today it will work with the Thai government to develop world-class artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure in the country.
The CEO and founder of a leading semiconductor design business, Jensen Huang, met with the Prime Minister of Thailand, Paetongtarn Shinawatra, during a visit to Bangkok, and the two agreed to strengthen cooperation on AI.
“Nvidia is ready to work with the Thai government to develop a world-class AI infrastructure and share best practices and technical expertise to support Thailand’s AI projects,” said a statement released by the Thai government.
It added that the company has agreed to support more than 50 tech startups and invest in AI training at universities.
But Nvidia has not announced any major investments from other tech giants, such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft, which have invested billions in the country in recent years.
Last year, Shinawatra’s predecessor, Srettha Thavisin, made a big push for investment from US tech giants during a visit to New York.
Thailand is the second largest economy in Southeast Asia, but its technology sector has lagged behind Singapore and Indonesia.
Across the region, governments are vying for US tech dollars, with Vietnam seeking to move up the value chain from a hub to produce shoes, clothing and furniture.
Nvidia overtook Apple in November to become the world’s most valuable company. – AFP
