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STT GDC, Alibaba Cloud Roll Out AI Training Initiative for Singapore Firms

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ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) partnered with Alibaba's (HKG:9988) cloud unit and Tech Talent Assembly, an affiliate of the National Trades Union Congress, to support the adoption of generative and agentic AI across Singapore enterprises and workers, according to a Tuesday press release.

The initiative aims to support up to 1,000 enterprises, developers, and students through access to AI tools, implementation support, and workforce training.

Participants will receive access to Alibaba Cloud's Qwen and Wan models, as well as agentic AI tools including Qoder and QoderWork, for applications such as workflow automation, software development, and customer engagement.

The program will begin in June and include workshops, guided deployment support, and AI infrastructure readiness assessments developed by STT GDC.

Alibaba shares were down nearly 3% in Wednesday's late morning trade.

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