Microsoft announced a USD 23 billion investment in artificial intelligence, with a significant portion allocated to India. This commitment deepens the US technology giant’s presence in one of the world’s fastest-growing digital markets. Credit: MICROSOFT Chief Executive Officer Satya Nadella stated Microsoft would invest USD 17.5 billion in India, its largest investment in Asia. This four-year spending plan, beginning in 2026, builds on a USD 3 billion commitment made earlier

Investment in artificial intelligence has helped the global economy demonstrate resilience against rising tariffs and trade tensions, according to a director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Jihad Azour, director of the IMF’s Middle East and Central Asia Department, stated this at Abu Dhabi Finance Week. He noted that the inflationary impact of higher tariffs has been relatively muted. Credit: International Monetary Fund The global economy showed strength and flexibi

Microsoft will increase prices globally for its Microsoft 365 productivity suites. These adjustments will apply to commercial and government clients starting in July 2026.

Intel has decided to keep its networking and communications unit within the company, following a review of strategic options. The chip maker previously explored selling various assets while weighing options to improve its financial standing. Credit: INTEL The decision means Intel will retain its networking group, known as NEX. The company stated that "keeping NEX in-house enables tighter integration between silicon, software and systems, strengthening customer offerings acros

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said U.S. chipmaker Intel has announced an additional investment in the country. The investment, totalling 860 million ringgit ($208 million), is earmarked for Intel's assembly and testing operations in Malaysia.

Nvidia has invested USD 2 billion in chip design software maker Synopsys as part of an expanded, multi-year tie-up. The companies will jointly develop new tools for designing products across industries using artificial intelligence (AI) technology.

Micron Technology plans a significant investment of 1.5 trillion yen (USD 9.6 billion) to construct a new facility in Hiroshima, western Japan. This plant will focus on producing advanced high-bandwidth memory, or HBM, chips.

Apple is contesting India's antitrust penalty law, which could potentially result in a fine of up to USD 38 billion for the company. A court filing at the Delhi High Court details Apple's challenge to the new legislation. Credit: APPLE The dispute marks the first challenge against India's antitrust penalty law, which allows the Competition Commission of India (CCI) to calculate penalties based on a company's global turnover. This law, enacted in 2024, allows the Competition C