Technology
Samsung targets 20% faster AI chip delivery under one-stop service
Plans for 1.4-nm chips also on track, South Korea tech giant says
China tech
China's Ant Group lifts R&D spending to nearly $3bn on AI, Alipay
Alibaba fintech affiliate seeks global partnerships in mobile payments
IPO
AI drug researcher XtalPi lists in Hong Kong amid U.S.-China rivalry
Exchange pins high hopes on first IPO under rule designed to woo innovative startups
The Big Story
AI's looming climate cost: Energy demand surges amid data center race
From Singapore to China, AI's appetite for electricity and water grows insatiable as models get larger
Artificial intelligence
From China to Singapore, Asia's AI policy 'gaps' pose headaches for business
Governments shy from common rules, creating uncertainty for business
Interview
LinkedIn VP warns humans to keep learning in AI era
Soft skills like critical listening, collaboration, empathy indispensable
Business deals
SoftBank in talks to buy part of Sharp factory site for AI data center
Large facility with high-performance chips can be leased to others