AMD CEO Confirms 15% Tax for AI Chip Exports to China
AMD CEO Lisa Su confirms the company will pay a 15% US tax to resume shipping its MI308 AI chips to China, following a similar deal with Nvidia. Explore the impact on tech trade.
AMD CEO Lisa Su confirms the company will pay a 15% US tax to resume shipping its MI308 AI chips to China, following a similar deal with Nvidia. Explore the impact on tech trade.
Moore Threads, dubbed China's Nvidia, skyrockets 468% in its Shanghai IPO, highlighting intense investor appetite for AI and semiconductor stocks in 2025. Read the full analysis.
A severe global memory chip shortage is disrupting tech. AI demand has slashed stockpiles, doubled prices, and threatens phones, PCs, and data centers. Read the full analysis.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang surprised by Donald Trump's listening skills & practical policy approach during high-stakes AI chip export talks. Read the full details.
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang's lobbying pays off as US lawmakers exclude the GAIN AI Act from defense bill. The proposed law would have forced chipmakers to prioritise US customers over China. Read the full story.
India's EV ambitions face a supply chain crisis, relying 100% on imports for crucial rare earth magnets. Learn about the hurdles and the strategic path to self-reliance.
Union Minister Jitin Prasada announces Dakshina Kannada as a District Export Hub. The DEH initiative targets local export barriers in logistics and warehousing. Read more.
An Iraqi trading company accuses a Gondal couple of cheating it of Rs 1.63 crore in a groundnut and sesame export deal. Legal action initiated. Read the full details of the alleged fraud.
Despite US export controls, China accesses restricted Nvidia AI chips via Malaysian data centers and smuggling networks. Explore the complex grey market and its global implications.
Chinese magnet makers are tweaking formulas and embedding products in motors to legally bypass Beijing's export restrictions, maintaining crucial supplies to Western industries. Discover the strategies and geopolitical tensions.
New EU Chamber survey reveals Chinese export controls force European firms to rethink operations, with one facing €250M+ costs. A third plan to shift sourcing away from China. Read the full impact analysis.
A Chinese university student's expulsion over political comments raises serious concerns about academic freedom and censorship in China's education system. Read the full investigation.
Indian government approves massive incentive scheme to establish domestic rare earth magnet manufacturing capacity, aiming to end China's 90% global stranglehold by 2027-28. Read how this impacts auto, defense sectors.
US Pentagon seeks to add Alibaba, Baidu and BYD to China military companies list, escalating trade tensions. Learn about the timing and potential consequences of this move.
Chinese regulators prohibit ByteDance from using Nvidia chips in new data centres as Beijing accelerates push for domestic AI chip ecosystem amid US trade tensions.
China's export controls on minerals vital for semiconductors and green tech expose Western supply chain vulnerabilities. Discover why diversification is slow and what it means for the energy transition.
Budget smartphones and laptops in India see 10% price hike as AI data centers cause memory chip shortage. Further price increases expected in 2026, impacting sales.
Taiwan's TSMC receives $4.71 billion US subsidy for Arizona semiconductor plants, boosting global chip manufacturing. Read about the strategic move reshaping tech supply chains.
Samsung Electronics relocates 1,000 US employees to Taylor, Texas chip complex, accelerating America's semiconductor manufacturing expansion. Read about this strategic move.
China's SMIC warns of severe memory chip shortage affecting smartphone and automotive sectors. AI boom consuming chip supply, causing price surges and order hesitancy. Read full analysis.
Air India announces the resumption of flights to China after nearly six years, marking a significant step in bilateral relations following PM Modi's recent visit. Read more about this aviation milestone.
China introduces cash vouchers for newlyweds to combat declining marriage rates. Learn how this policy aims to address demographic challenges and boost population growth.
Samsung increases memory chip prices up to 60% amid AI-driven shortage. Server makers face cost pressure, smartphone & computer prices likely to rise. Details inside.
New Pentagon report exposes China's coercive tactics in Indo-Pacific region, revealing growing hostility through military expansion and economic pressure. Read analysis.
China conducts strategic bomber patrol over South China Sea responding to joint maritime exercises by Philippines, US and Japan. Tensions escalate in disputed waters.
Starbucks and Burger King form joint ventures as Chinese competitors capture market share. Learn how local brands are outpacing US multinationals in China's competitive landscape.
Tesla mandates suppliers exclude China-made components from US vehicles, accelerating supply chain decoupling amid US-China trade tensions and tariffs. Read full analysis.
China's consumer spending faces its longest decline since pandemic. Retail sales growth slows for third month. What this means for global economy. Read analysis now.
India's retail inflation plunges to 0.25%, global rice prices fall after export curbs rollback, and US flight disruptions continue. Get data-driven insights on this week's top stories.
Amazon joins Microsoft in supporting US legislation that would limit Nvidia's chip exports to China, creating rare rift between the AI giants. Bill could reshape global AI competition.