GLOBAL technology giants like Google, Microsoft and Meta are making significant investments in Southeast Asia, but the Philippines seems to be missing out.

Google, for instance, is pouring $1 billion into Thailand to build a new data center and expand its cloud infrastructure. Similarly, Microsoft has committed $2.2 billion to Malaysia, investing heavily in AI and cloud technologies while also fostering talent development and partnerships with the government. Meta Platforms has announced plans to manufacture its latest mixed-reality devices in Vietnam, further embedding itself into the region's rapidly evolving tech landscape.

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