NTT Data unveils GCC program to boost AI adoption Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 17 March 2026 at 06:59 The program will support GCC planning, governance design, talent development, and R&D co-creation.
Indonesia to restore Wikimedia access after PSE registration Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 17 March 2026 at 06:50 The government values Wikimedia's contribution to public knowledge but that nonprofit status does not exempt platforms from data protection duties.
US senator raises concerns over xAI classified access Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 17 March 2026 at 05:34 A class action lawsuit also accused Grok of generating sexualized content from usersβ images.
Uber, Nvidia to launch robotaxis in 28 cities next year Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 17 March 2026 at 03:23 Uber's robotaxis will use Nvidia's reasoning-based AI model, Alpamayo, for complex road scenarios.
Alibaba CEO to lead new AI-focused business group Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 23:41 Alibaba said ATH's mission would be to "create, deliver, and apply tokens" and that it would focus on building AI-native work platforms.
Ola Electric plans $217m stake sale in battery arm Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 23:35 Investment banks Avendus and Motilal Oswal were mandated to run the fundraising process, sources said.
Jensen Huang delivers keynote at Nvidia GTC AI conference Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 23:27 Huang is also likely to discuss data centers, the CUDA programming platform, digital assistants known as AI agents, and robotics.
Memory shortage may delay PlayStation 6, hit gaming market Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 13:06 storage limits and rising NAND flash prices are making players cautious about buying games.
Foxconn forecasts strong growth from AI servers as profit dips Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 13:01 Net profit for October to December was T$45.2 billion (US$1.41 billion).
SK Group steps up cuts at battery units as EV demand slows Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 11:12 SK Battery America said it cut 958 of 2,566 jobs at its Georgia plant, citing slowing EV demand.
Nvidia to unveil AI inference chips, new CPU at GTC 2026 Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 10:49 Nvidia is also set to announce a new CPU aimed at managing and processing data for agent-based workloads.
Bitcoin leads gains with $1.3 billion in March Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 10:41 Net inflows to US-listed spot Bitcoin ETFs reached US$1.3 billion in March, led by BlackRockβs IBIT.
South Koreaβs Hana Financial sets up $340m AI, renewables fund Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 08:03 Planned investments include an offshore wind farm in Wando and AI hub centers near Seoul.
Google backs 5 Indian AI startups via Accelβs Atoms Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 06:29 The fund and Atoms picked five startups from thousands of applications and will invest US$1 million
Indian EV charging startup Rebolt installs chargers at RBI campus Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 05:56 Rebolt, a Bengaluru-based company that operates community EV charging stations, said it supplied and installed the chargers.
BYD denies using Thai EV plant to evade US tariffs Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 05:34 The probe examines structural excess capacity across China, the EU, and ASEAN, and is also scrutinising shifts in final assembly to Southeast Asia.
Thailand SEC eyes Travel Rule, tighter crypto ID checks Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 16 March 2026 at 01:14 Firms would also need to implement risk management policies and keep transaction and identity records for at least five years.
Moonshot AI targets $1b raise, eyes $18b valuation Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 15 March 2026 at 06:21 Moonshot AI began talks after raising more than US$700 million earlier this year at a US$10 billion valuation.
Middle East conflict delays major tech, crypto events in Dubai Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 15 March 2026 at 05:09 The cancellations also affect cryptocurrency firms as exchanges including Binance, and Coinbase have used race exposure to reach Gulf audiences.
US Army signs $20b enterprise software deal with Anduril Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 15 March 2026 at 05:00 The deal covers Anduril hardware, software, infrastructure, and services.
Hyundai, Huayou partner for battery recycling in Indonesia Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 14 March 2026 at 10:05 The companies will also collaborate on recycling used electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
Meta plans 20% workforce cut to fund AI expansion Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 14 March 2026 at 06:54 The move is meant to offset costly AI infrastructure bets and prepare for greater efficiency from AI-assisted workers, sources said.
Estonian AI firm SkySelect raises $9m for parts sourcing Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 14 March 2026 at 06:14 The funding round was co-led by Verb Ventures and RockCreek, with participation from SmartCap Green Fund.
Tesla China sales rise in early 2026 as BYD falls Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 13 March 2026 at 13:45 BYD's exports exceeded its domestic sales in February for the first time in 2026.
UAEβs Crescent co-leads surgery robot startup XCathβs $30m round Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 13 March 2026 at 12:55 XCath added that Iris is the only endovascular robotic system in development to achieve intracranial navigation or neurointerventional treatment.
Singapore needs more AI talent, official says Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 13 March 2026 at 11:56 Teo warned formal training pipelines are often too slow to keep pace with AI because curricula can be years out of date.
Alibaba launches OpenClaw app for AI agents Tech in Asia By:Aiko Gao Ishida 13 March 2026 at 11:30 The app will be free for 14 days and helps users install OpenClaw quickly on iOS and Android.