A major Chinese tech company behind WeChat has secured an agreement to tap into a US-based data infrastructure provider’s facilities in Southeast Asia, intensifying competition in the region’s digital market. The move comes as the firm faces growing rivalry from ByteDance, the operator of TikTok, and Alibaba, both of which have been expanding their cloud and data services across the area. Analysts suggest the deal could strengthen WeChat’s regional dominance by improving data processing speeds and reliability for its vast user base. The collaboration highlights the escalating battle for control over digital infrastructure in a key market for global tech giants.
WeChat owner strikes deal to access US group’s south-east Asia data centres amid race with ByteDance and Alibaba
