Chinese AI developers have circumvented US chip export bans by leasing Nvidia-powered server capacity in data centres across Southeast Asia, Japan and the Middle East through proxy entities in foreign…
Nvidia announced a partnership with unnamed Australian cloud and data center operators on Wednesday to build up to 2 gigawatts of AI computing capacity in Australia by 2027, with Nvidia supplying its …
Japan's imports surged 25.4% year-on-year in June to a record 11.3 trillion yen ($69.3 billion), driven by soaring oil prices and a weak yen, complicating Bank of Japan policy as inflation risks mount…
Hong Kong is shifting its financial focus toward the Middle East, while China faces challenges with AI persona technologies. The developments highlight evolving tech and economic dynamics in Asia.…
Qatar Airways, Hamad International Airport, and technology company SITA have launched a biometric facial recognition system called 'Fast Pass' in Doha, allowing passengers to use their face as a board…
Mainland Chinese tech firms listed in Hong Kong are leveraging the city's global connectivity to refine products, forge international partnerships, and expand overseas, according to executives. Beijin…
The BIS Annual Report highlights that the global economy showed surprising resilience in 2025 despite US tariff hikes and geopolitical shocks, driven by AI-related investment and sentiment. However, r…
The International Energy Agency forecasts US spending on coal and gas power plants will hit $50 billion this year, driven by surging electricity demand from data centers and AI infrastructure. Final I…
PolyU Business School launched a Doctor of Business Administration in Artificial Intelligence (DBAI) program to train senior executives in AI-native leadership, addressing a gap in strategic AI adopti…
Rackspace Technology shares surged 30% on June 16 after signing a definitive agreement with AMD to deploy 30 megawatts of AMD-based AI compute capacity across its global data centers through 2028. The…
Telnyx expanded its two-way local voice coverage to Egypt, Iraq, and Qatar, reaching 93 countries with local calling capabilities. The expansion supports sales efforts in the Middle East and maintains…
The Gulf's artificial intelligence ambitions are threatened by a strategic vulnerability: a heavy reliance on a small number of undersea cables that run through politically volatile waterways like the…
Venture capital firm a16z is leading Stitch's Series A funding round, marking its first investment in Saudi Arabia. Stitch provides an API-first operating system for financial institutions, including …