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Shenzhen Data Exchange (SZDEX) and Malaysian technology firm Zetrix AI signed a memorandum of understanding on May 22 to explore connecting China and Southeast Asia’s emerging data markets.
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Shenzhen, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Southeast Asia; ASEAN
Who
Shenzhen Data Exchange (SZDEX), Zetrix AI, Wong Thean Soon, Ou, Bryan Ng, Alex Capri, Kendra Schaefer, Lim May-Ann
What
Shenzhen Data Exchange (SZDEX) and Malaysian technology firm Zetrix AI signed a memorandum of understanding on May 22 to explore connecting China and Southeast Asia’s emerging data markets.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT · 3h 31m ago
Where
Shenzhen, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Southeast Asia; ASEAN ·
Why
AI systems require access to local data, driving efforts for companies to share information safely and turn it into economic value, with China positioning itself as an early mover.
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How this affects you
China, through the state-owned Shenzhen Data Exchange, is actively developing cross-border data trading with Southeast Asian nations, aiming to create a new economic model where data is treated as a tradable asset. This initiative seeks to facilitate the development and deployment of AI systems by enabling secure exchange of data insights, addressing the increasing demand for localized data across different markets.
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