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Tariffs, recession fears & agentic AI dominate US CEO calls
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In Q2 2025, US CEOs focused on tariffs, recession fears and rising interest in agentic AI during earnings calls, while attention to sustainability waned.
AWS opens Singapore Innovation Hub & launches AI Springboard
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AWS has opened its first Asia Pacific Innovation Hub in Singapore, launching the AI Springboard to boost AI adoption among 300 local enterprises.
Ark to invest GBP £7.5 billion in UK’s first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub
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Ark Data Centres and Nebius to launch UK’s first NVIDIA Blackwell AI hub with GBP £7.5 billion investment, boosting local AI compute and innovation.
tick9 & iplicit team up to boost SME cloud finance in logistics
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tick9 partners with iplicit to help UK logistics SMEs migrate from legacy finance systems to scalable cloud solutions, reducing costs and complexity.
Asia Pacific set to overtake US in data centre capacity by 2030
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Asia Pacific is set to surpass the US by 2030 with 23,904 MW of data centre capacity, driven by rising demand and higher average rental rates.
How can fintechs overcome the problem of scaling in an unstable market?
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Fintechs face tough scaling challenges amid market consolidation; data-driven strategies and strong trust are key to surviving and thriving.
NSW launches authority to drive AUD $50 billion digital projects
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New South Wales launches Investment Delivery Authority to fast-track AUD $50 billion digital projects every year.
UK's injects GBP £500 million into quantum computing
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The UK’s new Industrial Strategy pledges GBP £6.6bn to the British Business Bank and GBP £500m for quantum computing to boost tech innovation and growth.
AI adoption surges in Asia Pacific manufacturing for quality, efficiency
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In Asia Pacific, 94% of manufacturers plan AI investments, prioritising quality control and cybersecurity to boost efficiency and tackle labour shortages.
CaseCraft.AI raises GBP £550,000 for UK small claims platform
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CaseCraft.AI has raised GBP £550,000 to enhance its AI-driven platform aimed at simplifying small claims resolutions across the UK.
Alibaba Cloud to open second data centre in South Korea by 2025
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Alibaba Cloud will open its second South Korean data centre by June 2025 to boost AI and cloud services amid rising local demand.
BGF invests to boost PMC’s global tech & commerce ambitions
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BGF invests in UK-based PMC to accelerate global expansion and enhance its digital engineering and managed services across retail and commerce sectors.
Payment Assist unveils new lending division for UK auto sector
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Payment Assist has launched a lending division offering loans and finance solutions to UK garages and dealerships, aiming to support growth and cashflow.
Boxphish eyes further growth after GBP £400 million BGF support
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Boxphish, backed by BGF's GBP £400 million funding, plans further growth after 70% ARR rise and acquiring dark web intelligence firm Trillion.
Macron, tech leaders to debate Europe's AI future at VivaTech
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French President Emmanuel Macron will join NVIDIA and Mistral AI leaders at VivaTech in Paris to debate Europe’s AI future, focusing on competitiveness and sovereignty.
Accelex launches Sydney office as APAC private equity hits USD $138 billion
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Accelex has opened a Sydney office to tackle data challenges as Asia-Pacific private equity hits USD $138 billion, its second-highest deal volume in a decade.
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
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Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.
Kiwi investments in US stocks hit record USD $67.1 billion high
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New Zealanders’ US stock and bond investments soar to a record USD $67.1 billion by March 2025, doubling since 2020 amid growing global market interest.
Apptio launches tools to clarify AI & hybrid IT investment
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Apptio unveils AI TCO & Usage and Hybrid IT TCO Impact tools to boost transparency and control over AI and hybrid IT investment costs.
Airwallex appoints board as ADI licence bid nears after USD $300 million funding
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Airwallex appoints a new board for its SVF unit as it nears an ADI licence in Australia, following a USD $300 million funding round valuing the company at USD $6.2 billion.