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Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its Asia Pacific (Thailand) Region, marking a significant expansion of its cloud infrastructure. AWS plans to invest more than $5 billion in Thailand, which is expected to add approximately $10 billion to Thailand's GDP and support over 11,000 full-time equivalent jobs annually.

The new region consists of three Availability Zones, bringing AWS's global infrastructure to 111 Availability Zones across 35 geographic regions. This expansion enables Thai businesses, from startups to enterprises and government organizations, to run applications and store data locally while serving end users with lower latency.

Major Thai organizations already using AWS include Bank of Ayudhya, Charoen Pokphand Group, KASIKORN Business-Technology Group, and the Stock Exchange of Thailand. The investment includes initiatives in cloud skills training, with AWS having trained over 50,000 individuals in Thailand since 2017.

Honda Motor Company is partnering with AWS to transform its vehicles from hardware-based to software-defined vehicles (SDVs). Honda will utilize its Digital Proving Ground (DPG) platform, built on AWS, to accelerate the development of new electric vehicle capabilities and mobility solutions.

The collaboration leverages AWS's compute, generative AI, and IoT capabilities, enabling Honda to enhance driving experiences through over-the-air updates, personalization, and improved safety features. The DPG platform allows for cloud-based vehicle testing, reducing dependency on physical hardware and cutting development costs.

Honda is developing an AWS-powered solution for EV drivers to locate optimal charging stations based on factors like location, battery level, and charging speed. This feature will debut in Honda's 0 Series EVs. Additionally, Honda launched a joint Expert Builder Initiative with AWS in 2024 to train engineers in cloud technologies and vehicle software development.

EDF Renewables North America and Enbridge Inc (TSX: ENB) (NYSE: ENB) announced that the Amazon Solar Farm Ohio - Fox Squirrel Solar project achieved full operational status in December 2024. The ground-mounted solar facility, with a total capacity of 577 MWac/749 MWdc, is one of the largest utility-scale solar developments east of the Mississippi River.

The project, located in Madison County, features 1.4 million panels and 159 inverters, making it EDF Renewables' largest onshore renewable energy project in North America. During peak construction, approximately 650 workers installed about 10,000 panels daily, totaling nearly 1.5 million work hours. The project was completed in three phases between December 2023 and December 2024.

The full generation capacity will be delivered to Amazon through power purchase agreements, supporting Amazon's Climate Pledge commitment and Ohio's economic growth goals.

IMDb has revealed its most anticipated movies and series for 2025, based on actual page views from over 250 million monthly visitors. Superman tops the list of most anticipated movies, followed by '28 Years Later' and 'The Fantastic Four: First Steps'. In television, Daredevil: Born Again leads new series anticipation, while The Bear heads the returning series list.

The rankings are derived from IMDbPro MOVIEmeter rankings, which are updated weekly throughout the year. The platform also launched its first-ever 'Stars to Watch Spotlight' roundtable interview, featuring emerging actors discussing their careers and upcoming projects.

Notable upcoming series include 'Alien: Earth', 'It: Welcome to Derry', and returning favorites like 'Stranger Things', 'The Last of Us', and 'Only Murders in the Building'. The data reflects genuine user interest rather than statistical sampling, providing a comprehensive view of audience anticipation for 2025's entertainment lineup.

Amazon (AMZN) has announced the expansion of its Buy with Prime service to include Belkin.com, a major consumer electronics accessories manufacturer. Through this integration, U.S. Prime members can now shop directly on Belkin.com while enjoying Prime benefits including fast, free delivery, easy returns, and 24/7 support.

The service, which launched in 2022, has shown significant success with merchants reporting an average 16% increase in revenue per shopper. Additionally, 50% of Prime members are more likely to make repeat purchases from DTC sites offering Prime benefits, and 95% of Buy with Prime users indicate they're likely to use the service again.

Belkin is offering hundreds of Prime-eligible items, including screen protectors, docks, and headphones, with Amazon handling order delivery and post-purchase management.

Healthcare executives are increasingly adopting generative AI, with 90% reporting positive ROI from their investments. The Global AI in Healthcare Market is projected to reach $164.16 billion by 2030, growing at a 49.1% CAGR. In a significant development, Avant Technologies has partnered with Roche and Salud 360 to launch a pilot program in Costa Rica targeting diabetic retinopathy using AI technology. The program utilizes non-mydriatic fundus cameras and AI to analyze retinal images for early detection of the condition. Initially implemented in Costa Rica, where diabetes affects 10.4% of adults, the program aims to expand to the US, Canada, and Europe if successful.

Intuit (NASDAQ: INTU) and Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) have announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at empowering Amazon sellers with financial management solutions. QuickBooks will become Amazon's preferred partner for financial tools integrated directly into Amazon Seller Central.

The partnership will provide sellers with comprehensive financial management capabilities, including real-time financial updates, profitability insights, cash flow management, and tax estimates. Eligible Amazon sellers using QuickBooks will have access to personalized loans through QuickBooks Capital. According to Intuit, businesses using QuickBooks platform have a nearly 20-point higher success rate than those who don't.

The implementation will begin rolling out in mid-2025, initially focusing on U.S. sellers before expanding internationally.

Grab has selected AWS as its preferred cloud provider to drive technology innovation and growth across Southeast Asia. The superapp serves 41.9 million monthly transacting users and over 13 million driver and delivery partners, processing hundreds of transactions per second. AWS powers Grab's critical operations across eight countries, enabling rapid service launches and efficient scaling.

The partnership focuses on optimizing operating costs through AWS's cloud-based solutions, including AWS Clean Rooms and Graviton2 processors. Grab utilizes AWS for secure scaling, managing on-demand transactions which increased 22% in Q3 2024. The company leverages AWS's infrastructure for AI initiatives, processing over 200 TB of data daily and deploying over 1,000 AI models for services like route guidance, pricing, and fraud detection.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced four new innovations for Amazon SageMaker AI at AWS re:Invent, aimed at enhancing generative AI model development. The updates include three new Amazon SageMaker HyperPod capabilities and integration of AWS Partner AI applications.

Key features include: 30+ curated model training recipes for popular models like Llama and Mistral, flexible training plans for better resource management, and task governance that can reduce model development costs by up to 40%. The platform now also offers direct integration with partner applications like Comet, Deepchecks, Fiddler AI, and Lakera.

Major companies including Articul8, Commonwealth Bank of Australia, Fidelity, and Salesforce are already utilizing these new capabilities to accelerate their generative AI development.