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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

ECB keeps cautious stance as Lagarde signals limited room for more rate hikes

Policymakers remain focused on inflation while supporting economic growth 

Europe’s climate damage costs hit $941.7 billion as fiscal risks grow

A new report highlights the rising economic burden of extreme weather across the EU 

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

World Bank and Japan launch $20 million initiative, finalize new framework to secure supply chains, critical minerals

New platforms extend existing partnerships of Japan with the World Bank Group on critical minerals

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

U.S. Treasury yields return to 5 percent for the first time since 2007

Investors sell off government debt as Middle East conflict fuels inflation concerns

ECB Lagarde rejects eurozone stagflation fears despite rising growth, inflation risks

Baseline forecasts 0.9 percent 2026 expansion rates steady amid oil shock divergence

Canada to launch first sovereign wealth fund with $18.32 billion seed capital

Canada Strong Fund will invest in major national projects with private sector partners

U.S. Q4 GDP growth revised lower to 0.5 percent as investment weakens

The Commerce Department reported a step down from the prior 0.7 percent growth figure for the quarter

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

Central African Republic launches first fully digitalized Ministry

The platform was developed in partnership with the Central African technology firm EDEN TiiiT

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 

Foreign investors pump $212 billion into U.S. economy as long-term securities demand surges

Net purchases of long-term U.S. securities by foreign residents reached $221.8 billion 

Ukraine reaches agreement with IMF for new 48-month funding arrangement providing up to $8.1 billion

Total financing gap for Ukraine is projected at around $136.5 billion through 2026-29 

U.S. and Australia launch $2 billion investment to reduce reliance on Chinese minerals

A joint venture will fund a plant with an estimated capacity of 100 tons of gallium