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DBS flags 3 top risks to global markets in 2026; US tech correction looms

According to DBS, the first risk is a sharp correction in US equities, particularly in tech stocks linked to the AI investment wave.

New H-1B rules unlikely to impact large Indian IT firms, says Nasscom head

Nasscom President Rajesh Nambiar says recent US H-1B visa changes will have little effect on large Indian IT firms, as companies have already boosted local hiring and are preparing for new rules

What is US HIRE legislation and what it means for Indian tech sector

The US HIRE Act plans a 25 per cent tax on outsourcing payments by American firms, aiming to boost local jobs; the move could raise costs for companies relying on Indian IT and service providers

OpenAI buys ex-Apple designer Jony Ive's io for $6.4 bn in AI expansion

The acquisition gives OpenAI full control of the Jony Ive's io, an AI-first hardware company, as it moves to build new AGI-era devices beyond smartphones and traditional interfaces

Google removes 5.1 bn ads, 247 mn from India alone to tackle scam surge

The company said it is constantly adapting its methods, including using advanced tools and working closely with its partners, to ensure a safer online environment

Trump tariffs risk delaying big tech's AI data centre projects, spending

Trump and technology executives have touted lofty plans by Oracle, SoftBank and others to invest heavily in artificial intelligence since his return to the White House earlier this year

Here's a list of tech giants that have pledged over $1 trn in US investment

Below are the major tech investments announced since Trump took office for a second time

Smartphone AI apps now a $2 billion market led by OpenAI's ChatGPT

Among other notable findings in the report, more than half of ChatGPT's mobile users are aged between 18 and 24, and the vast majority of AI users are male. Revenue across various categories of AI app

How DeepSeek's AI breakthrough could disrupt Nvidia & shake up tech stocks

DeepSeek's AI breakthroughs are shaking up Nvidia and tech stocks, raising concerns about the future of semiconductors and AI development

Trump calls DeepSeek AI's success a 'wake-up call' for US tech industry

Amid growing concerns over China's AI advancements, Donald Trump pushes for renewed competitiveness in US tech and warns of potential tariffs on foreign-made semiconductor chips

US Senate panel to examine Chinese hacking threats to telecom and security

The hearing will include CrowdStrike Senior Vice President Adam Meyers and Telecommunications Industry Association CEO David Stehlin, Strategy Risks CEO Isaac Stone Fish and Sam Bresnick, research

US tech firms warn Vietnam's law to hamper data centres, social media

The draft law, being discussed in parliament, is also designed to ease authorities' access to information

PM Modi urges global tech CEOs to be part of India's growth story

Prime Minister Narendra Modi participated in a "fruitful" roundtable with the CEOs of leading American tech companies where he emphasised India's growth prospects and discussed initiatives to foster bilateral collaborations across various sectors. The meeting took place at the Lotte New York Palace Hotel on Sunday during the second leg of Modi's three-day US visit. It saw the participation of CEOs of major US-based firms working on cutting-edge technologies such as AI, quantum computing and semiconductors. "Had a fruitful roundtable with tech CEOs in New York, discussing aspects relating to technology, innovation and more. Also highlighted the strides made by India in this field. I am glad to see immense optimism towards India," Modi said in a post on X. Organised by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) School of Engineering, the CEOs of top US tech firms, including Google CEO Pichai and Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayena, attended the conference. "Further cementing technology

Big Tech's AI promises become a 'show me' story for investors: Report

Results from Microsoft Corp., Meta Platforms Inc., Amazon.com Inc. and Apple Inc. this week signaled that biggest companies in world are still heavily investing in artificial intelligence

Asian stocks subdued after lacklustre earnings from US tech; yen firms

The US dollar was broadly firm, with traders watching out for an inflation reading on Friday and Federal Reserve meeting next week

AI deals lift US venture capital funding to highest level in two years

Some are expecting the M&A market for AI startups to pick up in the second half, as tech companies with capital or sought-after stock, from Nvidia to Databricks, have been acquisitive

Nvidia's Q1 result preview: Know street expectation, stock strategy here

Analysts are eyeing impressive figures, with the street anticipating earnings of $13.2 billion, translating to $5.62 per share, alongside projected revenue of $24.6 billion in the quarter

Netgear looks to expand in India as part of global growth strategy

India is the fastest-growing economy in the world and one of the high-growth nations within Netgear as well, said Charles Prober, chief executive officer of Netgear

Job applicant delivers pizza with CV; CEO says 100% getting an interview

A job seeker delivered pizza with his resume to Antimetal's office. CEO is impressed with this creative way and says "100% getting an interview"

AI regulation: Govt needs to be more cautious about what it says and does

The Indian government is in the middle of a longer-term battle with big tech companies, especially those based in the US