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Waymo's $126 Billion Valuation Shifts Spotlight to Alphabet's Growth Ambitions Beyond Search

Alphabet's self-driving unit Waymo has secured a $16 billion funding round, valuing it at $126 billion. The investment, backed by Sequoia Capital and Dragoneer, fuels an aggressive expansion into over 20 cities and new international markets, while regulators worldwide scrutinize safety frameworks. The move highlights Alphabet's strategic priorities beyond its core advertising business.

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KKR, Singtel Consortium Seizes Full Control of STT GDC in Landmark $5.2 Billion Deal

A consortium led by KKR and Singapore Telecommunications has agreed to acquire the remaining 82% stake in ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for S$6.6 billion, taking full ownership of one of Asia's largest data centre platforms. The deal, valuing STT GDC at S$13.8 billion, marks Southeast Asia's largest-ever data centre transaction and underscores the fierce competition for digital infrastructure assets.