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- 1China Weighs Allowing Alibaba and ByteDance to Buy New Nvidia Chips●"China Considering Allowing Alibaba and ByteDance to Purchase New Nvidia Chips"
China is considering allowing Alibaba and ByteDance to purchase Nvidia's newest chips, according to a report from Asia Economy. The move would mark a shift in Beijing's stance on access to advanced US semiconductors for its largest tech firms, with implications for US-China trade and the global AI race.
- 2ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026●ASML says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026 https://www.tomshardware.com/tech-industry/semiconductors/asml-
ASML, the Dutch maker of chipmaking equipment, says it sold 'absolutely nothing' in Europe in 2026, pointing out that demand for its machines comes overwhelmingly from Asia. The company is calling on the European Union to help create demand for advanced chip manufacturing within Europe. The remark has drawn attention to Europe's limited role in the semiconductor supply chain despite hosting the company itself.
- 3Google Cloud Opens AI Startup Corridor Linking Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley▼Google Cloud Launches AI Startup Innovation Corridor from Southeast Asia to Silicon Valley
Google Cloud has launched an AI Startup Innovation Corridor designed to connect startups in Southeast Asia with resources and networks extending to Silicon Valley. The initiative aims to help early-stage AI companies in the region access mentorship, cloud infrastructure and investor connections. Coverage so far is limited to regional tech outlets, with details on participants and funding yet to be announced.
- 4Founder explains why he shut down his successful AI startup▼Why this founder killed his AI startup despite early success
A startup founder has shut down his artificial intelligence company even though it was showing early signs of success. In an interview with Tech in Asia, he explained the reasoning behind the decision, offering a rare candid account of why a promising AI venture was deliberately wound down rather than scaled.