DeepSeek to Double Workforce With $7.35B Funding Round
DeepSeek is close to raising 50 billion yuan, which converts to roughly US$7.35 billion, in a new funding round. This is a huge amount of money and shows that investors believe the company has a strong future in artificial intelligence (AI). The new funding will help DeepSeek buy powerful computers,
Lithium Industry Shifts Focus Beyond Electric Vehicles, as Demand Soars
Lithium is becoming more hopeful about a market recovery. Experts say that the growing demand for battery storage systems is partially balancing slower EV market growth. For many years, EVs were the primary driver of increased lithium demand. However, changes in government policies, especially in the United States, have slowed
Samsung Electronics Plans $59 Billion Share Buyback
Samsung Electronics is planning to buy back its own shares worth about 90 trillion won ($58.6 billion), according to a report by Yonhap News Agency. After the news came out, Samsung’s share price jumped more than 6%. The company also recently reached a wage agreement with its employee union. As
Indonesia Plans To Embed AI in $15bn Free-Meal Drive
Indonesia plans to use artificial intelligence (AI) in major government programmes, including its $15 billion free meals programme, according to a draft regulation reported by Reuters. The plan is part of a national strategy to improve public services and support economic growth. The government believes AI could increase Indonesia’s GDP
SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung as S. Korea’s Most Valuable
SK Hynix has become the most valuable company listed on South Korea’s stock market, passing Samsung Electronics for the first time in about 25 years. The company’s success comes from the huge demand for artificial intelligence (AI). SK Hynix makes special memory chips called High-Bandwidth Memory (HBM) chips, which are
Hyundai Buys Softbank’s Boston Dynamics Stake For $325m
The Hyundai Motor Group has announced it will purchase the remaining 9.65% stake owned by SoftBank in Boston Dynamics for $325 million. If this acquisition takes place, Hyundai will fully own Boston Dynamics, a leading American robotics firm. According to a report by Maeil Business Newspaper, Hyundai’s board is expected
Muthoot Finance Gold Loan Interest Rate and Scheme
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SK Hynix Ships Next-Gen Chip Samples to Top Customers
SK Hynix has begun supplying samples of its next-generation HBM4E memory chips to major customers, aiming to strengthen its leadership in the rapidly expanding AI memory market. The South Korean chipmaker stated that it successfully delivered the 12-layer HBM4E samples to customers as planned, highlighting the company’s expertise in high-bandwidth
Dr Aarti Mishra Tripathi-Most Impactful Women Leaders from Asia 2026
After more than a decade helping organisations grow across hospitality, insurance, telecommunications, and education, Dr Aarti Mishra Tripathi reached a defining realisation
Deema Anani-Most Impactful Women Leaders from Asia 2026
Throughout her career, Deema Anani has been driven by an ability to identify opportunities where others see limitations.
