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Economics1h 59m ago

A memorandum of understanding signed on May 22 between Shenzhen Data Exchange and Malaysian technology firm Zetrix AI aims to explore ways to connect China and Southeast Asia’s emerging data markets for cross-border data trading.

Shenzhen, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Southeast Asia; ASEAN

Who
Shenzhen Data Exchange (SZDEX), Zetrix AI, Wong Thean Soon, Ou, WITO Technology, Bryan Ng, Alex Capri, Kendra Schaefer, Lim May-Ann
What
A memorandum of understanding signed on May 22 between Shenzhen Data Exchange and Malaysian technology firm Zetrix AI aims to explore ways to connect China and Southeast Asia’s emerging data markets for cross-border data trading.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 22:00:00 GMT · 1h 59m ago
Where
Shenzhen, China; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; Southeast Asia; ASEAN ·
Why
The partnership is driven by the increasing value of local data for training AI systems across borders and China's ambition to position itself as an early mover in data economics.
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How this affects you

This initiative attempts to build a new model for secure cross-border data trading between China and ASEAN, potentially transforming data into an economic resource similar to traditional drivers of growth, though challenges in ownership, valuation, and governance remain.

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