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Semiconductors

Taiwan leader wants more defence cooperation with Europe

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said his government supports the semiconductor industry’s investments overseas.
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te said his government supports the semiconductor industry’s investments overseas.

ByteDance developing AI chip, in manufacturing talks with Samsung, sources say

The work would mark a milestone for ByteDance, which has long sought to develop chips to support its AI workloads
The work would mark a milestone for ByteDance, which has long sought to develop chips to support its AI workloads

Singapore lifts 2026 growth forecast to 2%-4% on AI outlook after economy outperforms in 2025

The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.
The forecast was upgraded after the Singapore economy grew 6.9 per cent in the final quarter of 2025, much better than expected.

Taiwan says ‘impossible’ to move 40% of chip capacity to US

Taiwan's Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun speaks at a press conference about a US-Taiwan trade deal in Taipei on Jan 20.
Taiwan's Vice-Premier Cheng Li-chiun speaks at a press conference about a US-Taiwan trade deal in Taipei on Jan 20.

S’pore to focus on remaining ‘top of mind’ for Asia-bound firms amid global uncertainty: EDB

EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.
EDB managing director Jermaine Loy said Singapore’s role goes beyond serving as a regional base.

Malaysia, India deepen trade ties as Anwar and Modi vow to grow friendship rooted in trust

Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.
Malaysia India's cooperation is set to grow beyond the US$18.59 billion in bilateral trade recorded in 2025.

Nvidia nears deal to invest $25.4 billion in OpenAI funding round

Nvidia and OpenAI have been linchpins of the AI boom, but their relationship has come under new scrutiny amid reports of tensions between the two firms.
Nvidia and OpenAI have been linchpins of the AI boom, but their relationship has come under new scrutiny amid reports of tensions between the two firms.

OpenAI unsatisfied with some Nvidia chips and looking for alternatives: Sources

The move by OpenAI and others to seek out alternatives in the inference chip market marks a significant test of Nvidia’s AI dominance and comes as the two companies are in investment talks.
The move by OpenAI and others to seek out alternatives in the inference chip market marks a significant test of Nvidia’s AI dominance and comes as the two companies are in investment talks.

Singapore factory activity accelerates on demand for AI products and chips

The purchasing managers’ index - a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health - rose from 50.3 points in December 2025 to 50.5 points.
The purchasing managers’ index - a barometer of the overall manufacturing industry’s health - rose from 50.3 points in December 2025 to 50.5 points.

‘People’s dad’ Jensen Huang praises, pushes Nvidia suppliers on mobbed Taiwan visit

Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang hands out food to supporters on Jan 31, 2026, during a dinner event with the company's Taiwanese suppliers in Taipei, Taiwan.
Nvidia Corp chief executive officer Jensen Huang hands out food to supporters on Jan 31, 2026, during a dinner event with the company's Taiwanese suppliers in Taipei, Taiwan.

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