7 d. ago Can OpenAI’s New Delhi office spark India’s AI hub ambition?

A plan by OpenAI to launch its first office in India has to be aligned with New Delhi’s goal to transform the country into an artificial intelligence hub, with a focus on objectives ranging from intellectual property protection to quality education, according to industry experts. The move comes as the San Francisco-based maker of ChatGPT faces intense competition from its American AI rivals, Google’s Gemini and Perplexity AI, with all three companies offering low-cost subscription plans or free...

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2 w. ago Trump’s US$100 million bond purchases in office spark conflict concerns

US President Donald Trump has bought hundreds of bonds since he returned to office, including those sold by American companies affected by the sweeping changes to federal policies he’s championed. The 690 transactions, the first of which was made the day after his inauguration, total at least US$103.7 million, according to a document released by the White House on Tuesday that disclosed the billionaire’s investing activity this year through early August. In addition to municipal bonds issued by...

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3 w. ago ‘100% I’ll get him out’: Trump vows to free jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai; Beijing warns against fore

‘100% I’ll get him out’: Trump vows to free jailed Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai; Beijing warns against fore  The Times of India

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3 w. ago Can Philippines’ chips sector weather Trump’s 100% tariff storm?

Philippine economists and the nation’s chip industry have sounded the alarm over US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100 per cent tariffs on semiconductor exports to America, warning of potentially devastating consequences. While concerns are mounting, some observers remain optimistic that Manila may weather the storm, pointing to the “Taco” (“Trump always chickens out”) slogan that has gained prominence in recent months – a nod to the mercurial president’s reputation for reversing...

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3 w. ago As Trump threatens 100% semiconductor tariffs, how will Philippine firms react?

Philippine economists and the nation’s chip industry have sounded the alarm over US President Donald Trump’s proposal to impose 100 per cent tariffs on semiconductor exports to America, warning of potentially devastating consequences. While concerns are mounting, some observers remain optimistic that Manila may weather the storm, pointing to the “Taco” (“Trump always chickens out”) slogan that has gained prominence in recent months – a nod to the mercurial president’s reputation for reversing...

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4 w. ago China’s SMIC downplays impact of Trump’s proposed 100% tariff on chip imports

Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), mainland China’s largest contract chipmaker, on Friday downplayed the potential impact of US President Donald Trump’s proposed 100 per cent tariff on imported chips, as stout domestic demand is expected to continue. “Our overall capacity remains in a state of demand exceeding supply,” SMIC co-CEO Zhao Haijun said in a briefing after the company reported its second-quarter financial results. “[Even if growth in demand slows], there will be no...

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4 w. ago China’s chipmakers to see small impact from Trump’s 100% tariff on imports: CLSA

China’s top chipmakers, including Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp (SMIC), are expected to avoid the worst of US President Donald Trump’s plan to impose 100 per cent tariffs on imported semiconductors. According to a research note published by CLSA, the potential impact of the proposed US tariffs on imported chips – the details of which are expected as soon as next week – would be small for SMIC and Hua Hong Semiconductor. The two Shanghai-based firms could also benefit from...

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4 w. ago Trump says US to levy 100% tariff on imported chips but some firms exempt

Trump says US to levy 100% tariff on imported chips but some firms exempt  Reuters

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4 w. ago Trump tariffs live updates: India hit with 50% tariffs, Trump targets 100% duties on semiconductors

Trump tariffs live updates: India hit with 50% tariffs, Trump targets 100% duties on semiconductors  uk.finance.yahoo.com

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