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India’s exports to China surge in December while shipments to U.S. decline as Trump tariffs bite
Exports to China surged 67% in December to $2 billion, in contrast to goods shipped to the U.S. — New Delhi’s biggest export market — that dropped 1.8% to $6.8 billion. Source link
TSMC is set to expand its $165 billion U.S. investment — here’s what we know
TSMC is set to accelerate its multibillion-dollar expansion in Arizona, coming off the back of a U.S.-Taiwan trade agreement and strong earnings. Source link
Venezuela oil fetching 30% higher price, U.S. energy chief says, after first sale worth $500 million
America is securing prices about 30% higher for Venezuelan crude than those obtained before President Nicolas Maduro’s capture, said U.S. Energy Secretary. Source link
CNBC Daily Open: TSMC earnings draw investors' eyes back to AI
Thursday offered markets a rare respite from nonstop geopolitical upheaval. Yet the week’s headlines still reflected larger global dynamics. Source link
CNBC's Inside India newsletter: AI is taking over core operations of Indian IT companies
By 2027, most of IT services work will be done by human plus AI teams: Indian industry body report Source link
Asia markets trade mixed after Wall Street rallies; chip shares in focus after U.S-Taiwan deal
Australian markets climbed marginally to start the day, while Hong Kong is set for a stronger open. Source link
OpenAI tells investors to brace for 'deliberately outlandish' claims from Musk ahead of trial
OpenAI on Thursday told its investors and banking partners that it expects Elon Musk to make “deliberately outlandish” claims ahead of an April trial. Source link
China just 'months' behind U.S. AI models, Google DeepMind CEO says
China’s artificial intelligence models may be just “months” behind U.S. and Western capabilities, Demis Hassabis, the CEO of Google DeepMind told CNBC. Source link
Wikipedia parent partners with Amazon, Meta, Perplexity on AI access
Wikimedia announced deals with several AI companies, including Amazon, Meta and Perplexity on Thursday. The deals allow partners access to Wikipedia’s API for a fee. Source link
Taiwan will invest $250 billion in U.S. chipmaking under new trade deal
The U.S. and Taiwan have reached a trade agreement to build chips and chip factories on American soil, the Department of Commerce announced on Thursday. Source link