Digital Sovereignty

South Korea’s AI law, effective January 22, 2026, requires organizations using high-impact AI systems to conduct risk assessments, maintain human oversight, and prepare for compliance during a one-year grace period.

Create Capital Vietnam and Haimaker.ai have unveiled a $1 billion joint venture to build a nationwide AI-focused data center network in Vietnam, part of a broader surge of more than $7 billion in AI infrastructure investment driven by policy incentives and rising enterprise demand.

Gulf states are building digital sovereignty frameworks to strengthen infrastructure and move from importing to operating cloud and AI services locally. National regulations, major investments, and regional collaboration support this transformation.

The EU's push for digital sovereignty is transforming cybersecurity into a critical, integrated discipline, prompting businesses to adopt stringent regulations, lifecycle-embedded practices, and proactive risk management.

Oracle has launched its Database@Google Cloud service in Canada and India, using a standardized multicloud model that integrates directly with Google Cloud data centers, highlighting a strategic approach focused on data sovereignty and operational flexibility for enterprises across diverse regulatory environments.

On December 9, 2025, Microsoft announced a C$7.5 billion investment to enhance AI and cloud infrastructure in Canada, building on a broader C$19 billion program, aiming to support digital sovereignty and local AI development while contributing to sustainability.