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Google Cloud and Digital Industry Singapore launch programme to spearhead AI development among companies
[SINGAPORE] Digitally-mature companies keen on doing more in the area of artificial intelligence (AI) will now have the opportunity to tap a new programme. The AI Cloud Take-Off Programme launched...
Societe Generale becomes first major bank to launch dollar-pegged stablecoin
[PARIS] France’s Societe Generale said on Tuesday (Jun 10) it plans to launch a publicly tradable, dollar-backed stablecoin through its digital asset subsidiary, making it the first major bank...
Virgin Australia returns to stock market with launch of A$685 million IPO
[SYDNEY] Virgin Australia is set to return to the stock market after a five-year absence, with the Bain Capital-owned airline launching a A$685 million (S$572 million) initial public offering...
Tesla targets June 12 launch of robotaxi service in Austin
[SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla is poised to begin its long-awaited robotaxi service in Austin on Jun 12, according to a source familiar with the matter, a milestone in Elon Musk’s...
Nvidia to launch cheaper Blackwell AI chip for China after US export curbs: sources
[BEIJING/TAIPEI] Nvidia will launch a new artificial intelligence (AI) chipset for China at a significantly lower price than its recently restricted H20 model and plans to start mass production...
Tesla on track to launch robotaxi trial in Austin, Texas, by June end, Musk says
[SAN FRANCISCO] Tesla is set to begin a test of its long-promised robotaxi service on schedule in Austin, Texas, by the end of June, chief executive Elon Musk said...
China’s Baidu prepares to launch driverless taxi in Europe: report
The company has been in discussions with Switzerland’s bus service provider PostAuto to debut its robotaxi service in Switzerland, the WSJ reportsPublished Wed, May 14, 2025 · 02:18 PM[BENGALURU]...
Baidu prepares to launch driverless taxi in Europe: report
The company has been in discussions with Switzerland’s bus service provider PostAuto to debut its robotaxi service in Switzerland, WSJ reportsPublished Wed, May 14, 2025 · 02:18 PM[BENGALURU] Chinese...
Cariflex expands capacity in S-E Asia with launch of world’s biggest polyisoprene latex plant in Singapore
[SINGAPORE] Synthetic rubber latex maker Cariflex has officially inaugurated its new plant in Singapore, furthering its supply-chain resilience and market penetration in South-east Asia.The region, which contributes over 75...
