The U.S. government is set to announce a $550 billion investment package from Japan this week, focusing on strategic sectors such as semiconductors, antibiotics, and rare earths, with trade negotiations entering their final stage.
Pintarnya Secures US$16.7M Series A to Boost Job and Financial Access for Indonesia’s Informal Workers
Pintarnya has raised US$16.7M in Series A funding to boost job access and financial inclusion for Indonesia’s blue-collar and informal workers.
Meta Signs Over $10 Billion Cloud Deal with Google to Accelerate AI Infrastructure
Meta and Google have signed a $10 billion cloud services agreement to bolster AI infrastructure, highlighting a major turning point in the AI race and cloud computing industry.
Meta Opens $1 Billion Kansas City Data Center, Prepares AI-Optimized Facilities for 2026
Meta has launched its $1 billion Kansas City Data Center, delivering clean energy operations, local job creation, and community grants. The company is also preparing AI-optimized data centers for 2026 to support next-generation technologies.
Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu’s BMW Art Cars Embark on North American Tour
The iconic BMW Art Cars by Andy Warhol and Julie Mehretu are making their North American debut at Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 2025, celebrating 50 years of the collection and BMW’s presence in the U.S., before continuing to The Bridge in New York and the Hirshhorn Museum in Washington, D.C.
NVIDIA and NSF Launch OMAI Initiative with $152M to Empower Open AI Models for U.S. Science Leadership
NVIDIA and NSF have launched the Open Multimodal AI Infrastructure to Accelerate Science (OMAI) initiative, with $77 million and $75 million in support respectively, to develop open AI models tailored for scientific discovery. The effort aims to enhance transparency, collaboration, and U.S. leadership in innovation
Brazil Allocates $5.5 Billion in Credit to Support Exporters Affected by US Tariffs
The Brazilian government has unveiled the $5.5 billion Sovereign Brazil Plan to assist exporters impacted by US tariffs, introducing credit lines, tax deferrals, and insurance measures to protect local industries.
Apple Plans Major AI Push with Interactive Desk Robot, Smart Home Devices, and Revamped Siri
Apple is preparing an ambitious AI comeback with products ranging from an interactive desk robot to a revamped Siri, smart speakers with screens, and advanced home security solutions.
Bitcoin Hits All-Time High on Fed Rate Cut Expectations and Pro-Crypto Policies
Bitcoin surged to a record high, driven by Fed rate cut expectations, pro-crypto US policies, and growing institutional interest. Analysts say a break above US$125,000 could push prices toward US$150,000.
Perplexity Proposes $34.5 Billion Bid to Acquire Google Chrome Amid Antitrust Pressure
Perplexity, valued at $18 billion, proposes a $34.5 billion acquisition of Google Chrome, pledging to keep the browser open-source and maintain Google Search as the default search engine. The offer follows antitrust pressures facing Google from US regulators.
