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Monday 27 May 2024
Google invests Indian e-commerce giant Flipkart
Google has invested in India-based e-commerce giant Flipkart to leverage the local startup ecosystem, capitalize on the growing e-commerce market, and expand its cloud services.
Monday 27 May 2024
Executive shake-ups at OpenAI and Amazon highlight shared challenges in balancing agility and stability
In recent days, both OpenAI and Amazon have seen significant changes in their senior leadership teams. While the reshuffling may seem coincidental, it highlights the similar challenges...
Friday 24 May 2024
Musk's xAI nears close of deal valuing startup at US$24 billion
Elon Musk's artificial intelligence startup X.AI Corp. is slated to complete a funding round in June that could value the company at more than US$24 billion including its latest influx...
Wednesday 22 May 2024
Power HV: transforming transformer monitoring in the energy sector
In the vast and intricate realm of the energy sector, where reliability and efficiency are paramount, Canadian startup Power HV emerges as a notable player with its innovative approach...
Tuesday 21 May 2024
Canadian startup CEMWorks looks to play crucial role in semiconductors, 5G, and AI with its simulation tool
The Winnipeg, Canada-based CEMWorks is looking to bring its electromagnetic (EM) simulation solution to more companies to help develop new technologies, contributing to the "precision...
Monday 20 May 2024
Japanese initiative helps semiconductor material startups cross Death Valley
The Japanese government has introduced a Strategic Startup Promotion Plan (SIP) to address the challenges facing material and pharmaceutical startups.
Thursday 16 May 2024
India reportedly contemplates IP pool for chip startups
Amidst endeavors to cultivate a semiconductor ecosystem, India is purportedly contemplating creating an IP pool for semiconductor startups, mirroring the approach adopted by Taiwan...
Thursday 16 May 2024
Kai-Fu Lee's 'Wanzhi': China's answer to ChatGPT
Beijing-based startup 01.AI, founded by AI pioneer Kai-Fu Lee has officially rolled out its free AI one-stop platform "Wanzhi" tailored for the Chinese market.
Tuesday 14 May 2024
Taiwan announces IC Taiwan Grand Challenge Competition to attract innovative teams and talent
Taiwan's National Science and Technology Council (NSTC) announced the launch of the "IC Taiwan Grand Challenge" on May 14 to attract global IC-related teams to Taiwan to propose research,...
Monday 13 May 2024
Indian GaN startup explores global opportunities in telecom and EVs
An Indian startup is commercializing globally significant Gallium Nitride (GaN) semiconductor technology with applications in wireless transmitters and 5G networks.
Monday 13 May 2024
AI attracts venture money but corporate VC seen retreating, says KPMG
KPMG Taiwan released the latest Global Venture Capital Analysis report on May 9, saying that Artificial Intelligence (AI) startups are the apple in the eyes of venture capitalists...
Monday 13 May 2024
Weekly news roundup: Apple sparks speculation of partnership with EV startup
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of May 6 – May 10.
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Nvidia backs UK self-driving startup Wayve in US$1 billion round
US chipmaker Nvidia Corp. is investing in Wayve Technologies Ltd., joining a US$1.05 billion funding round for the UK startup that wants to get its autonomous-driving technology into...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
Mindgrove unveils first RISC-V MCU developed by Indian startup
According to the Economic Times, Hindu Business Line, and EE News Europe, India-based Mindgrove Technologies, backed by Peak XV Partners, announced the...
Tuesday 7 May 2024
How Indian fabless startup's affordable new SoC will change India and global chip landscape
Indian fabless startup Mindgrove Technologies has introduced Secure IoT, a new RISC-V-based system on chip (SoC) to meet the increasing local demand.