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Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030

Singapore’s S$1 billion AI research bet: new push to keep pace with U.S., China by 2030

Singapore will invest over S$1 billion in public AI research by 2030, officials announced Saturday. The plan targets basic research, industry applications, and talent development, with funds channeled to new research centres. Rising power and water costs linked to AI and data centre expansion were cited as concerns. The initiative forms part of the National AI Strategy 2.0.
January 24, 2026
Davos 2026: CEOs chant ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ on AI as IMF warns of a youth hit

Davos 2026: CEOs chant ‘jobs, jobs, jobs’ on AI as IMF warns of a youth hit

IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva warned at Davos that AI could affect 60% of jobs in advanced economies, with entry-level roles most at risk. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang countered that generative AI is driving job creation. Union leaders and policymakers called for stricter AI regulation as companies move from pilot projects to full deployment. Some executives told Reuters AI would justify layoffs already planned.
January 24, 2026
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai as China weighs H200 AI chip entry after customs block

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang in Shanghai as China weighs H200 AI chip entry after customs block

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang arrived in Shanghai Saturday as the company awaits Beijing’s approval to sell its H200 AI chip in China, sources said. Chinese customs have instructed agents not to allow the H200 into the country. Some domestic tech firms have been warned to limit Nvidia chip purchases and prioritize local alternatives. Nvidia has not commented on Huang’s visit.
January 24, 2026
Pegatron’s Texas factory deadline: Apple supplier targets end-March finish as AI server push heats up

Pegatron’s Texas factory deadline: Apple supplier targets end-March finish as AI server push heats up

Pegatron will complete its first U.S. factory in Texas by the end of March, with trial production of AI servers using Nvidia chips set for late March or April. CEO Kuang-Chih Cheng said the plant marks Pegatron’s first U.S.-operated facility. The company expects triple-digit growth in AI server revenue this year and has secured orders for custom ASIC-powered servers.
January 23, 2026
EquipmentShare IPO pops about 16% in Nasdaq debut, valuing construction tech firm above $7 billion

EquipmentShare IPO pops about 16% in Nasdaq debut, valuing construction tech firm above $7 billion

EquipmentShare.com began trading on Nasdaq Friday, opening at $28.50 and valuing the company near $7.16 billion, above its $24.50 IPO price. The firm raised about $747 million by selling 30.5 million shares. EquipmentShare operates 373 U.S. locations and reported a $25.2 million net loss for the first nine months of 2025 on $2.8 billion in sales.
January 23, 2026
Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut

Taiwan’s president to Arizona senator: Expect more TSMC chip investment after tariff cut

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te told Arizona Senator Ruben Gallego he wants more chipmaking and R&D in Phoenix, following a new U.S.-Taiwan deal cutting tariffs to 15% and pledging $500 billion in investment and credit. Lai cited TSMC’s $165 billion Arizona project and pressed for double-tax relief, while warning against China’s “red lines,” according to Taiwanese media.
January 23, 2026
Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving

Tesla pulls Autopilot from new U.S. and Canada cars, pushing $99-a-month Full Self-Driving

Tesla has removed its basic Autopilot system from new U.S. and Canadian orders, leaving only adaptive cruise control as standard. Starting Feb. 14, the Full Self-Driving (Supervised) package will be available by subscription only, ending the $8,000 one-time purchase. The move comes as California regulators pressure Tesla to change its Autopilot marketing.
January 23, 2026
Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work

Musk’s Starlink is spreading on planes — but Ryanair says the math won’t work

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary rejected Starlink’s in-flight Wi-Fi, citing higher fuel use and low demand from budget passengers. Elon Musk and O’Leary clashed publicly as major long-haul airlines sign deals for faster satellite internet to attract premium travelers. The cost per aircraft can reach $170,000. Full-service carriers push Wi-Fi as essential, while low-cost rivals focus on keeping expenses down.
January 23, 2026
BitGo IPO pops on NYSE debut, reopening the crypto listing window

BitGo IPO pops on NYSE debut, reopening the crypto listing window

BitGo opened at $22.43 on the NYSE, 24.6% above its $18 IPO price, valuing the crypto custody firm at $2.59 billion. The IPO raised $212.8 million after pricing above its marketed range. Shares trade under the ticker “BTGO.” BitGo reported $35.3 million net income in the first nine months of 2025 and managed $104 billion in assets as of September 30.
January 23, 2026
Lenovo wants more AI model partners than Apple as it rolls out Qira, CFO says

Lenovo wants more AI model partners than Apple as it rolls out Qira, CFO says

Lenovo CFO Winston Cheng said at Davos the company is seeking partnerships with multiple large language model providers to power its devices and will pass higher memory chip costs to customers. Lenovo’s January deal with Nvidia targets faster rollout of liquid-cooled AI data center systems. Cheng named potential AI partners in Saudi Arabia, Europe, and China. He warned of an AI bubble in market valuations.
January 23, 2026
Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp Business data — why the UK is digging in now

Ofcom probes Meta over WhatsApp Business data — why the UK is digging in now

Britain’s Ofcom has opened an investigation into Meta over possibly incomplete or inaccurate data provided about WhatsApp Business in response to statutory information requests. The regulator said the requests, issued in 2024 and 2025, are critical for its review of the business messaging market. Meta said it will cooperate fully. Ofcom has not specified what information may be missing or when the probe will conclude.
January 23, 2026
Trump administration pushes out Liz Cannon, Commerce official behind Chinese car curb, sources say

Trump administration pushes out Liz Cannon, Commerce official behind Chinese car curb, sources say

Elizabeth “Liz” Cannon, head of the Commerce Department’s ICTS unit, will leave her post on Feb. 20 after being ousted by the Trump administration, according to sources. Cannon’s team helped finalize rules barring nearly all Chinese passenger cars from the U.S. Her departure follows Commerce’s decision to drop plans restricting Chinese-made drones. The administration plans to replace her with a political appointee.
January 23, 2026
Malaysia lifts Grok ban after X adds safety fixes for Musk’s AI chatbot

Malaysia lifts Grok ban after X adds safety fixes for Musk’s AI chatbot

Malaysia lifted its ban on xAI’s Grok chatbot after X added new safety and security measures, the communications regulator said Friday. The move follows reports Grok generated about 3 million sexualised images in 11 days, including images likely depicting children, after an image-editing feature launched. Authorities said they will keep monitoring compliance and may review licensing thresholds for online platforms.
January 23, 2026
UK’s £1bn AI data centre thrown into doubt after ministers concede ‘serious error’

UK’s £1bn AI data centre thrown into doubt after ministers concede ‘serious error’

The UK High Court has allowed a legal challenge to proceed against government approval of a £1 billion, 90-megawatt data centre in Buckinghamshire. Officials admitted the project’s climate safeguards were not secured, agreeing the planning consent should be quashed. The case will move to a full hearing later this year. Developer Greystoke Land maintains the approval was valid.
January 23, 2026
Sberbank jumps into Russia’s chip race with Element stake — and Rostec won’t sell

Sberbank jumps into Russia’s chip race with Element stake — and Rostec won’t sell

Sberbank bought a 41.9% stake in microelectronics maker Element for 27 billion roubles ($355.7 million), surpassing Rostec’s 41.6% holding. The deal sets up a control struggle between the state-owned bank and the defense conglomerate. Sberbank acquired the shares from Sistema and other minority holders and plans a buyout offer. All three firms face Western sanctions over the Ukraine war.
January 23, 2026
Intel stock sinks on weak Q1 forecast as AI server chip supply crunch bites

Intel stock sinks on weak Q1 forecast as AI server chip supply crunch bites

Intel forecast first-quarter revenue of $11.7 billion to $12.7 billion, missing Wall Street estimates and citing supply constraints for server CPUs amid surging AI data center demand. Shares dropped sharply in after-hours trading. Executives said factory capacity could not quickly shift to meet data center needs. Intel’s adjusted earnings per share are projected to be near break-even.
January 23, 2026