artificial intelligence

World Bank keeps China GDP growth forecast at 4.4 percent for 2026 as AI investment supports economy

The economy remains resilient despite global energy and external risks

U.S. trade deficit widens to 14-month high of $77.6 billion as AI investment fuels import surge

Record capital goods imports and strong domestic demand weighed on second-quarter growth

South Korea to invest over $517 billion in new semiconductor production base

Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix will jointly invest 800 trillion won to build two advanced semiconductor fabrication plants each

Amazon expands India AI, cloud investment to $48 billion with additional $13 billion through 2030

Investment will expand AI and cloud infrastructure across Mumbai and Hyderabad

Apple partners with Intel to design and manufacture chips in U.S., says Trump

The partnership is expected to help Apple broaden its manufacturing network as it looks to secure additional chipmaking capacity

France to invest $760 million in AI expansion, sovereign government tools under France 2030 plan

New initiatives include a secure AI assistant for public servants and national data platforms

Google’s Alphabet upsizes equity offering to $84.75 billion to meet high-density AI compute needs

Move signals strong investor appetite for tech giants expanding their AI infrastructure 

Anthropic files for U.S. IPO amid rapid AI sector growth

The planned listing will serve as an early gauge of investor confidence in the artificial intelligence sector

Tech leaders Jensen Huang, Mark Zuckerberg named to Trump’s Council of Advisors on Science and Technology

The Council of Advisors on Science and Technology will be co-chaired by David Sacks and Michael Kratsios

EU and Australia reach trade deal to eliminate up to 99 percent of tariffs, secure critical mineral supplies

Deal grants EU enhanced access to Australian critical minerals like lithium manganese and aluminum

South Korea to inject $350 billion into U.S. AI, quantum computing, semiconductors

Legislation completes major portion of trade agreement intended to mitigate U.S. tariff strains on Korean goods 

China Spring Festival 2026 draws record 596 million trips, $116.7 billion tourism spend

Hainan saw 12.32 million visits with duty free sales in Sanya jumping more than 214 percent

Germany and India sign strategic AI Pact at New Delhi Summit to drive economic growth

The pact fosters joint initiatives in industry energy healthcare and agriculture to integrate AI economically

U.S. and Taiwan finalize trade deal with 15 percent tariff, $500 billion in semiconductor and AI investments

Agreement exempts more than 2,000 export items from reciprocal tariffs, cutting average duty to 12.33 percent 

Alibaba showcases AI-powered “Intelligent Olympics” Vision at Milano Cortina 2026

AWI transforms one of Milan’s most iconic public spaces into a living showcase of how digital innovation can intersect with culture, commerce, and sport

Pakistan pledges $1 billion investment in Artificial Intelligence to modernize digital economy by 2030

AI funding will modernize sectors like agriculture, industry, and trade enhancing national productivity 

Overcoming regulatory fragmentation is key for Africa’s $1.5 trillion digital economy potential

The African data centre market is projected to reach $6.81 billion in 2030

NVIDIA and South Korea partner to build AI infrastructure with 260,000 GPUs to fuel nation’s innovation, job growth

South Korea aims to become a top global AI powerhouse with NVIDIA's advanced computing technologies 

Meta invests $1.5 billion in Texas for new one-gigawatt AI data center, creating 1,800 jobs

The site will support advanced AI models, aligning with Meta's vision of achieving superintelligence by 2028 

Google announces $15 billion investment in new India AI data center, largest outside U.S.

The investment aligns with India's "Viksit Bharat 2047" vision to become a leading digital economy

EU announces $1.16 billion plan to boost AI adoption in key industries and public sector

The European Commission set out two strategies to ensure Europe stays ahead, driving adoption in key industries and putting Europe at the forefront of AI-driven science

AstraZeneca announces $50 billion U.S. investment in biotech and drug manufacturing by 2030

Multibillion-dollar commitment is expected to generate tens of thousands of high-skilled direct and indirect jobs across the U.S.

Amazon unveils $20 billion investment plan for Pennsylvania data centers creating 1,250 new jobs

Investment builds on Amazon's ongoing commitment to expanding its AI capabilities nationwide