Tech in Asia

Preorders have been delayed due to trade-related tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump.

Publishers like Morgan McBride of Charleston Crafted reported a 65% drop in ad revenue, blaming Google's AI answers.

The project will kick off in South Africa, where 3,000 Nvidia GPUs will be installed by June 2025.

The visit comes ahead of the US government’s 25% tariff on South Korean imports, which takes effect Apr. 9.

Decentro's new solution aims to tackle Asia's $2.1 trillion credit gap for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Founded by notable figures like Sam Altman and Jeff Bezos, Rescale offers tools for advanced computing and applied AI.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average initially rose nearly 900 points but ended the day down 130 points.

LG CNS will train large language models using Mirae Asset Life's data to create an internal AI platform.

This bond issuance is SoftBank's largest to date, targeting retail investors with maturities in 2030.

Founded in 2013, SignalFire has positioned itself as an early adopter of AI in the venture capital industry.

The programme targets startups from six Asia-Pacific countries, including Australia and Vietnam.

Would you rent your next smartphone for US$60 a month instead of buying it?

The Taiex index's drop marked its first fall below 20,000 points since August 2024.

The new tariffs are set to take effect on Apr. 9, unless China rescinds its recent tariff increases by Apr. 8.

General Catalyst, Peak XV Partners, and other investors also participated in SigIQ.ai's funding.

Israeli tech companies raised US$3.2 billion in Q1 2025 across 185 deals, up 12% from Q4 and 14% year-on-year.

This estimate aligns with the company's full-year revenue growth projection of a similar range.

The funds will be used to upgrade SaaS tech, grow its merchant base, and enhance online payment aggregation.

Wicresoft, founded in 2002, was Microsoft’s first joint venture in China and employs over 10,000 people globally.

Nio Power operates over 3,000 battery swapping stations across China, catering to various EV brands.