GIBO Signs Core Partnership Agreement with Ricloud, a NVIDIA Cloud Partner

Rhea-AI Summary

GIBO (NASDAQ: GIBO) signed a Core Partnership Agreement with Ricloud AI, an NVIDIA Cloud Partner, effective November 2025 for an initial three-year term with automatic renewal. The agreement gives GIBO priority deployment rights, right of first refusal on third-party collaborations, and preferred status in joint government bids across Southeast Asia (Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Philippines).

Key commercial items include co-promotion of sovereign cloud platforms, access to Ricloud's three gigawatts of global computing capacity, planned GIBO investment to support Ricloud's data center rollout, and integration of GIBO's 80 million registered users to develop localized LLMs, GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions for regulated sectors.

Positive

• Priority deployment and preferred status in Southeast Asia government bids
• Access to Ricloud's 3 gigawatts of global computing capacity
• Integration with GIBO's 80 million registered users for AIGC-to-infrastructure products
• Three-year core partnership with automatic renewal starting November 2025

Negative

• None.

News Market Reaction

-8.30%

10 alerts

-8.30% News Effect

+3.4% Peak Tracked

-37.5% Trough Tracked

-$870K Valuation Impact

$10M Market Cap

1.4x Rel. Volume

On the day this news was published, GIBO declined 8.30%, reflecting a notable negative market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +3.4% during that session. Argus tracked a trough of -37.5% from its starting point during tracking. Our momentum scanner triggered 10 alerts that day, indicating notable trading interest and price volatility. This price movement removed approximately $870K from the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $10M at that time.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Southeast Asia digital economy: US$1 trillion AI cloud sector size: US$110 billion Global computing capacity: 3 gigawatts +5 more

8 metrics

Southeast Asia digital economy US$1 trillion Projected valuation by 2030 mentioned in partnership release

AI cloud sector size US$110 billion Forecast for Southeast Asia AI cloud sector by 2028

Global computing capacity 3 gigawatts Ricloud’s global AI computing capacity referenced in the agreement

Government partners More than 20 Ricloud partnerships with governments and sovereign institutions

Registered users 80 million GIBO’s registered user base integrated into joint AI solutions

Partnership term Three years Initial term of Core Partnership Agreement effective November 2025

NVIDIA Cloud Partners 79 partners Ricloud noted as one of 79 official NVIDIA Cloud Partners

Price change -4.26% GIBO 24h move preceding publication of this partnership news

Market Reality Check

Price: $1.41 Vol: Volume 115,691 is about 2...

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$1.41 Last Close

Volume Volume 115,691 is about 2.13x the 20-day average of 54,400, showing elevated trading into this news. high

Technical Shares at $2.71 are trading well below the 200-day MA of $116.87, reflecting a heavily damaged longer-term trend.

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Key small-cap internet peers were flat to modestly lower (e.g., LCFY -0.25%, GITS -0.79%, ONFO -3.48%), while GIBO was down 4.26%, pointing to a stock-specific reaction rather than a broad sector move.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 09 (Positive)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 09	Nasdaq compliance	Positive	+0.8%	Regained compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5450(a)(1) and one-year monitoring.
Dec 02	Strategic partnership	Positive	-8.3%	Core partnership with Ricloud AI granting priority AI cloud rights in Southeast Asia.
Nov 03	Blockchain deployment	Positive	-1.8%	Deployed Ethereum-based on-chain hosting for anime and short-film streaming analytics.
Oct 17	Market transfer	Neutral	+5.5%	Transfer of listing from Nasdaq Global Market to Nasdaq Capital Market for GIBO shares.
Oct 17	AI expansion	Positive	+0.4%	Expanded SparkRWA AI tools into environmental analytics and green economy applications.

Pattern Detected

Recent positive strategic and technology announcements often saw mixed or negative next-day moves, while listing/compliance updates skewed more positively, suggesting a tendency for the stock to fade upbeat product or partnership news.

Recent Company History

Over the last six months, GIBO navigated listing and strategic shifts. A 1-for-200 share consolidation and transfer to the Nasdaq Capital Market preceded regaining Nasdaq compliance on Sep 18, 2025. Strategically, GIBO expanded AI applications via SparkRWA and launched an Ethereum-based on-chain hosting framework. The new Ricloud core partnership extends this pivot into AI infrastructure and cloud, continuing a pattern of technology-driven diversification alongside ongoing listing compliance management.

Market Pulse Summary

The stock moved -8.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite upbeat partner...

Analysis

The stock moved -8.3% in the session following this news. A negative reaction despite upbeat partnership terms fits prior patterns, where positive technology news—such as the on-chain hosting and AI expansion—sometimes preceded weak price performance. With the stock down 4.26% and still far below its 200-day moving average, longer-term technical damage and past listing concerns may have outweighed the perceived benefits of new AI infrastructure opportunities in Southeast Asia.

Key Terms

nvidia cloud partner, gpu-accelerated, nvidia ai enterprise, large language models, +3 more

7 terms

nvidia cloud partner technical

"Ricloud AI Inc., a premier global AI cloud infrastructure provider and one of 79 official NVIDIA Cloud Partners"

A NVIDIA Cloud Partner is a cloud computing company or service provider that integrates NVIDIA’s processors and software into its online computing offerings, so customers can rent powerful graphics and AI-capable hardware over the internet instead of buying it. For investors, such partnerships signal wider distribution and commercial validation of NVIDIA’s technology, potentially expanding revenue channels and accelerating adoption of high-margin cloud services much like a brand getting shelf space in major stores.

gpu-accelerated technical

"NVIDIA-certified expertise in GPU-accelerated clusters, high-performance interconnects"

Using graphics processing units (GPUs) to run compute‑heavy tasks much faster than standard central processors by handling many small operations at once. For investors, GPU‑acceleration can shorten time to insight and lower costs for advanced workloads like artificial intelligence, large‑scale data analysis, or simulations, potentially boosting product performance, enabling new services, and improving competitive position—think switching from a bicycle to a high‑speed train for moving large data loads.

nvidia ai enterprise technical

"and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, GIBO will co-develop compliant, scalable solutions"

NVIDIA AI Enterprise is a commercial software suite that packages tools, drivers and certified frameworks needed to build, run and manage artificial intelligence workloads on data-center hardware. Think of it as a ready-made toolbox and instruction manual that makes it easier for businesses to deploy AI reliably; for investors, its importance lies in recurring software revenue, wider adoption of underlying hardware, and a stronger long-term service ecosystem that can boost profitability and lock in customers.

large language models technical

"to pioneer localized large language models, GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions"

Large language models are advanced AI systems trained on vast amounts of text to understand and generate human-like writing, like a very fast reader and writer that learns patterns in words and sentences. They matter to investors because they can change how companies operate—automating customer service, speeding analysis, cutting costs, creating new products—and they introduce risks around accuracy, security and regulation that can affect a firm’s revenue and reputation.

gpu-as-a-service technical

"localized large language models, GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions for regulated sectors"

GPU-as-a-Service is a pay-as-you-go model that lets businesses rent powerful graphics processing units (GPUs) over the internet instead of buying the hardware outright. It matters to investors because it lowers upfront costs and speeds time-to-market for companies using AI, data analysis, or 3D rendering—similar to renting a high-performance car for a specific trip rather than owning one—and can make firms more flexible, scalable, and capital-efficient.

hybrid ai solutions technical

"GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions for regulated sectors including finance and healthcare"

Hybrid AI solutions combine different approaches—for example machine learning models, rule-based logic and often human oversight—so systems are both adaptable and reliable, like a self-driving car that pairs fast pattern recognition with preset safety rules and a human ready to intervene. Investors care because hybrids can deliver better, more predictable results with lower operational risk and cost than single-method systems, potentially improving product performance, regulatory compliance and long-term returns.

sovereign cloud platforms technical

"Co-promoting Ricloud's services in Southeast Asia, including sovereign cloud platforms, large-scale AI training"

Sovereign cloud platforms are cloud computing services built and operated to keep data, software and control within a specific country's legal and technical boundaries, often meeting local privacy, security and regulatory rules. Investors care because these platforms can unlock or limit market access, reduce legal and operational risk for customers doing regulated work, and create a distinct revenue stream or cost for firms that must comply—think of them as a local safe deposit box for digital assets.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

– Breaking into Data Center and AI Cloud Business in Southeast Asia

KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia, Dec. 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- GIBO Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: GIBO) ("GIBO" or the "Company"), an Asia-based AI-generated animation platform, today announced the signing of a Core Partnership Agreement with Ricloud AI Inc. ("Ricloud"), a premier global AI cloud infrastructure provider and one of 79 official NVIDIA Cloud Partners ("NCP") worldwide (https://marketplace.nvidia.com/en-us/enterprise/partners). GIBO believes that this alliance positions GIBO to enter the high-growth data center and AI cloud markets, unlocking vast opportunities in Southeast Asia through strategic partnership and exclusive regional priority rights with Ricloud.

As Southeast Asia's digital economy surges toward a projected US$1 trillion valuation by 2030, GIBO believes that this partnership is able to place it at the forefront of sovereign AI infrastructure deployment. By leveraging Ricloud's NVIDIA-certified expertise in GPU-accelerated clusters, high-performance interconnects, and NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, GIBO will co-develop compliant, scalable solutions for governments, hyperscalers, and enterprises, driving diversified revenue streams and long-term shareholder value.

Under the Agreement, effective November 2025 for an initial three-year term with automatic renewal, GIBO becomes Ricloud's core strategic partner in Southeast Asia—spanning high-growth markets including Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. Key highlights include:

• Joint Market Expansion: Co-promoting Ricloud's services in Southeast Asia, including sovereign cloud platforms, large-scale AI training, and next-generation infrastructure, to leverage Ricloud's three gigawatts of global computing capacity and partnerships with more than 20 governments and sovereign institutions.
• Priority Access and Rights: GIBO secures priority deployment opportunities, right of first refusal on third-party collaborations, and preferred status in joint government bids for national AI projects.
• Investment Commitment: GIBO's planned investment in cash, channels, and resources, to be detailed in a forthcoming investment plan, is expected to  fuel Ricloud's multi-continental data center rollout while enhancing GIBO's ecosystem with enterprise-grade AI tools.
• Synergistic Capabilities: Integrating GIBO's 80 million registered users, regional government relationships, and AI-Generated Content ("AIGC") expertise with Ricloud's secure, compliant cloud architecture to pioneer localized large language models, GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions for regulated sectors including finance and healthcare.

GIBO believes its diversification beyond AIGC streaming into AI infrastructure not only mitigates market risks but also amplifies GIBO's growth trajectory, with analysts forecasting Southeast Asia's AI cloud sector to exceed US$110 billion by 2028. With priority access and rights in Ricloud's AI projects in Southeast Asia, both parties have aligned incentives for mutual acceleration.

"This Core Partnership with Ricloud represents a game-changing pivot for GIBO, transforming our regional AI expertise into a powerhouse for infrastructure innovation," said Jing Tuang "Zelt" Kueh, Chief Executive Officer of GIBO. "With Ricloud's NVIDIA NCP status, we are confident to capture significant market share in Southeast Asia's AI boom, delivering robust returns through scalable investments and exclusive opportunities that will benefit our investors and enhance our valuation."

Ken Zhang, COO, of Ricloud AI Inc., commented: "GIBO's deep Southeast Asian footprint and strong commitment make it the ideal partner to propel our sovereign and business AI vision. Together, we'll harness NVIDIA technologies to build resilient, high-performance clouds that empower governments and enterprises, generating exponential value in one of the world's fastest-growing AI regions."

About GIBO Holdings Limited GIBO Holdings Ltd. is a unique and integrated AIGC animation streaming platform with extensive functionalities provided to both viewers and creators that serves a broad community of young people across Asia to create, publish, share and enjoy AI-generated animation video content. With over 72 million registered users and advanced AI-powered tools, GIBO seeks to redefine the landscape of digital content creation. https://ir.giboholdingsltd.com/

About Ricloud AI Inc. Ricloud AI Inc. is a leading global AI cloud infrastructure provider, delivering secure, sovereign, and scalable cloud solutions to AI industry leaders, hyperscalers, and government entities. Operating or planning over 10 data centers across five continents with more than 3GW of computing capacity, Ricloud partners with over 20 governments to ensure data residency and compliance. For more information, visit www.ricloud.ai.

About NVIDIA Cloud Partners

NVIDIA Cloud Partners (NCPs), an elite tier in the NVIDIA Partner Network, are certified cloud providers that deploy scalable, GPU-accelerated infrastructure for AI and generative AI workloads, built on NVIDIA's validated reference architectures featuring high-speed networking, optimized storage, and software stacks. Through NVIDIA's validation and certification, they ensure enterprise reliability, security, and compliance, with technical support enabling rapid deployment of services from small AI clusters to multi-gigawatt supercomputers.

https://marketplace.nvidia.com/en-us/enterprise/partners/

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements also include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the partnership between GIBO and Ricloud, projections of market opportunity and expectations, the Company's ability to scale and grow its business, the Company's advantages and expected growth, as applicable. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this press release, and on the current expectations of the Company's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, levels of activity, performance, or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Although the Company believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, the Company cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known and projections of the future, which are inherently uncertain. The forward-looking statements in this press release represent the views of the Company as of the date of this press release. Subsequent events and developments may cause those views to change. Except as may be required by law, the Company does not undertake any duty to update these forward-looking statements.

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FAQ

What rights did GIBO secure in the Ricloud partnership for Southeast Asia (GIBO)?

GIBO secured priority deployment, right of first refusal on third-party collaborations, and preferred status in joint government bids across Southeast Asia.

When does the GIBO–Ricloud Core Partnership take effect and how long does it last (GIBO)?

The agreement is effective November 2025 for an initial three-year term with automatic renewal.

How much computing capacity does Ricloud bring to the GIBO partnership (GIBO)?

Ricloud brings access to three gigawatts of global computing capacity for AI training and data center services.

How will GIBO leverage its user base under the Ricloud agreement (GIBO)?

GIBO will integrate its 80 million registered users and regional relationships to co-develop localized LLMs, GPU-as-a-Service, and hybrid AI solutions.

Which Southeast Asian markets are included in GIBO's Ricloud partnership region (GIBO)?

The partnership covers Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines.