{"page_id":15,"title":"From Sand to Silicon: Middle Eastern Capital Reshaping Southeast Asia's Digital Infrastructure","description":"PANEL | The Middle East is emerging as a key investor in Southeast Asia's digital infrastructure, driven by portfolio diversification and the region's economic potential. This trend is reshaping the asset landscape, spurring innovation in data centres, 5G networks, and smart cities. However, it presents complex challenges, including balancing foreign investment with national interests and ensuring data sovereignty. The panel will explore the financial strategies, regulatory frameworks, and geopolitical implications of this investment surge, including an examination on how Middle Eastern capital is influencing regional power dynamics. The discussion will also cover investment structures and risk mitigation strategies in these cross-border deals. Learn more on:\r\n\r\n\u2022\tHow are Southeast Asian countries adapting their regulatory frameworks to attract Middle Eastern investment while safeguarding their digital sovereignty and national security interests?\r\n\r\n\u2022\tIn what ways might the influx of Middle Eastern capital into Southeast Asia's tech sector influence the region's relationships with traditional investment powerhouses like the United States and China?\r\n\r\n\u2022\tWhat financial models and risk mitigation strategies are emerging from these cross-border investments, and how might they shape future international collaborations in the digital infrastructure space?","track":null,"starts_at":"2024-11-21T15:05:00.000000Z","ends_at":"2024-11-21T15:40:00.000000Z","status":"1","sort_order":65,"updated_at":"2024-08-26T20:11:15.000000Z","created_at":"2024-08-26T20:11:15.000000Z","id":180}