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Morocco joins US-led international partnership focused on artificial intelligence

Morocco has expanded its involvement in international artificial intelligence initiatives by joining a US-led partnership aimed at strengthening cooperation around the technologies and infrastructure needed to develop the global AI economy. Morocco is among 19 countries that recently joined a joint......

Singapore sees strong regional growth despite global economic uncertainty

Singapore is highlighting the resilience of Southeast Asian economies as artificial intelligence and semiconductor demand continue to reshape global trade, even as geopolitical tensions, supply-chain disruptions and economic uncertainty weigh on the international economy. Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan......

China cements its dominance in global digital device manufacturing

China continues to dominate global digital device manufacturing, with recent data showing that the country accounts for nearly 60% of worldwide production capacity across a broad range of technology products. According to an analysis by Ember based on data from specialist sources, including the International......

Jensen Huang says AI boom is driving an unprecedented infrastructure investment wave

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence is driving a massive wave of investment in data centers, semiconductor manufacturing and energy infrastructure, as technology companies race to secure the computing capacity needed for increasingly demanding AI systems. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang described......

Japan steps up economic security measures amid supply chain risks

Japan is stepping up efforts to strengthen its economic security as geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and competition over critical technologies create new challenges for the global economy. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has highlighted the need to improve the country's ability to secure......

Budget smartphones face growing pressure as prices rise through 2030

The global market for low-cost smartphones is expected to come under increasing pressure through the end of the decade as rising component prices and higher technical requirements make inexpensive devices more difficult for manufacturers to produce profitably. According to estimates from Counterpoint......

Alibaba expands AI ambitions with larger Qwen models and new chip

Alibaba is significantly expanding its artificial intelligence strategy, announcing plans for much larger Qwen models alongside a new generation of domestically developed AI processors as Chinese technology companies accelerate efforts to strengthen their computing capabilities. The announcements were......

WTO warns AI-driven trade boom could prove vulnerable to tariffs

Artificial intelligence is emerging as an increasingly important driver of global trade, with commerce in AI-related goods recording strong growth in early 2026. However, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has warned that the current surge could be vulnerable to escalating tariffs and broader trade tensions. WTO......

Tech leaders set to join Trump’s dinner for Xi Jinping

Apple Executive Chairman Tim Cook, OpenAI CEO Sam Altman and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang are expected to attend a White House state dinner hosted by U.S. President Donald Trump for Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Chinese leader’s upcoming visit to Washington. The event is scheduled for September......