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AI investment boom reshaping global capital flows, leaving India temporarily on the sidelines: Jonathan Garner

Foreign investors are shifting capital from India to North Asian markets like South Korea and Taiwan, driven by the AI investment boom and extraordinary earnings growth. While India's long-term growth remains strong with healthy earnings, the current global focus is on AI-driven capital expenditure, impacting investment flows.

The Economic Times

Chip, chip ... boom? South Korea tech makers join the trillion-dollar club but some fear a short-circuit looms

South Korea’s Kospi stock market has hit record highs thanks to AI, but experts urge caution over boom-bust cycles and a heavy reliance on two chipmakers

The Guardian - AU

Taiwan Market Cap Reaches New High as TWSE Showcases AI Strengths at COMPUTEX

TAIPEI, June 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's market capitalization surpassed the US$5 trillion mark at the end of May 2026, reaching a historic high and reinforcing the market's position among the world's leading exchanges. The milestone reflects the accelerating momentum across Taiwan's capital markets, which is driven by the AI-led…

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The economic windfall of AI chips

Investors are piling into South Korea and Taiwan for semiconductor stocks, but the AI boom isn't just fattening profits at North Asia's chip champions. It is powering a broader economic resurgence, driven by stronger household consumption, rising investment and widening tax coffers.

Bangkok Post

Mainland Chinese exhibitors reportedly locked out of Computex 2026, as Taiwan entry permits stall — parties complain applications left pending or hit with last-minute documentation requests

Mainland Chinese companies among the 219 listed mainland exhibitors at Computex 2026 in Taipei have been kept off the show floor by stalled entry permits.

Tom’s Hardware

From the World to Taiwan: Taiwan Scholarships Cultivate International Talent Graduates from 81 Countries Bear Witness to International Education Achievements

TAIPEI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a news report from The Hub News: The Farewell Ceremony for Graduates and Completers of the 2026 Taiwan Scholarship and Huayu Enrichment Scholarship was held on May 21 at the NTU Hospital International Convention Center. This academic year, a total of 1,192…

AAP

South Korea, Taiwan leapfrog India, but the race was lost decades ago

South Korea and Taiwan have surged ahead of India in global stock markets, driven by AI-powered semiconductor booms. Their success stems from decades of strategic state investment and industrial policy, creating market leaders like Samsung, SK Hynix, and TSMC. India, despite recent efforts, faces a long road to catch up…

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Explained: Why Indian stock market has fallen prey to South Korea, Taiwan’s AI prowess

South Korea's stock market has surged past India's, becoming the world's sixth-largest, driven by its semiconductor giants' AI boom. India faces headwinds from a weakening rupee and lack of AI exposure. Despite current challenges, Morgan Stanley remains optimistic about India's long-term growth prospects, citing improving earnings and macro support.

The Economic Times

Robot patrol dogs could be coming to Taiwan's South China Sea islands

TAIPEI - The ⁠Taiwan ⁠military's top weapons development institute showed off on Tuesday three robot patrol dogs that could one day be used on Taiwan's ‌islands in the disputed South China Sea.

Bangkok Post

Recharge Power and Energy Decarb Launch Joint Venture Targeting Australia's PV and BESS Market

TAIPEI, June 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Recharge Power (7921-TW), a pioneer and market leader in Taiwan's battery energy storage systems (BESS) industry, today announced the signing of a strategic cooperation agreement with Australian energy developer Energy Decarb. The two companies will jointly develop renewable energy projects in Australia through a…

AAP

Taiwan says 2 dead in military training plane crash

A Taiwanese military training aircraft crashed on Tuesday. The T-34 plane went down at Gangshan Air Base in Kaohsiung. Two pilots, Lieutenant Colonels Lu and Guo, died in the incident. The crash occurred during a simulated engine failure exercise. The Air Force is investigating the cause. President Lai Ching-te expressed…

The Economic Times

2 dead in T-34 trainer aircraft crash in Taiwan

A Taiwanese military T-34 trainer aircraft crashed on Tuesday, during a simulated engine failure exercise, killing the two pilots on board, the defence ministry said in a statement.

The Times of India

Nvidia CEO says has capacity to supply robust CPU and GPU growth

Huang was speaking ⁠at Nvidia's GTC press conference during Computex week in Taipei a day after the $5 trillion ‌chip giant unveiled a new chip ⁠that processes artificial intelligence capabilities directly.

The Economic Times

Taiwan accuses China of trying to ‘silence’ its president after New York Times reporter expelled

Publisher condemns ‘wrong’ decision to kick out Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist

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NVIDIA Says “Useful AI Has Arrived” as Vera Rubin Enters Full Production

NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA) Founder and CEO Jensen Huang used a keynote in Taiwan to outline the company’s next phase of growth around agentic AI, AI factories, new data center systems, enterprise software tools, personal computers and robotics. Speaking at GTC Taiwan, Huang repeatedly credited Taiwan’s s

Euronews

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang unveils 'new era of PC' for AI age: Five key takeaways from GTC

The headline announcement was a new PC developed in partnership with Microsoft, which Huang called "the biggest reinvention in 40 years.

The Economic Times

Nvidia to work with US, European humanoid robot makers in addition to China's Unitree

After CEO Jensen Huang's keynote address in Taiwan on Monday ahead of the Computex trade show, Nvidia announced that the company is working with China's ‌Unitree, a ⁠leading maker ⁠of humanoid robots, to provide a standardized version of Unitree's H2 robot that can be used by academic researchers.

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Bangkok Post

Taiwan fans seek divine help to secure K-pop band BTS concert seats

TAIPEI - Taiwanese fans of K-pop boy band BTS are turning to Yue Lao, the Taoist god of love and marriage, in the hope that divine matchmaking will connect them with seats for their upcoming shows in the southern ⁠Taiwanese city of Kaohsiung.

AAP

Blaize and Winmate Bring Rugged Edge AI from the U.S. to the Global Stage at COMPUTEX 2026, Advancing Joint Mission-Critical and Industrial Solutions

TAIPEI and EL DORADO HILLS, Calif., June 1, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Blaize Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BZAI, Nasdaq: BZAIW) ("Blaize"), a leader in programmable, energy-efficient edge AI computing, and Winmate Inc., a publicly traded provider of rugged computing and industrial mobility solutions based in Taiwan ("Winmate"), today announced they will jointly…

The Times of India

China patrols east Taiwan waters ahead of Japan-Philippines maritime delimitation talks

China’s coast guard said on Monday that it had carried out “law enforcement” patrols in waters east of Taiwan in response to plans by Japan and the Philippines to begin maritime boundary delimitation talks in an area Beijing claims as its own, escalating tensions over disputed waters in the western…

The Economic Times

Nvidia CEO to kick off and dominate Computex gathering in Taipei

The CEO of the $5 trillion chipmaker, who was born ‌in Taiwan's southern ⁠city of ⁠Tainan, announced plans last week to invest around $150 billion a year in Taiwan, describing it as the epicentre of the AI revolution.

The Economic Times

Pete Hegseth’s silence on Taiwan is exactly what Xi Jinping wants

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth adopted a quieter approach to Taiwan at a Singapore security forum. This shift in communication aims to project American strength without overt confrontation. While the long-term impact is uncertain, this move is seen as a win for China's President Xi Jinping. Taiwan and the US…

The Guardian - AU

New Aukus drone tech to protect critical undersea cables as Marles warns: ‘seabed is a battlefield’

Minister at Singapore defence summit also reveals Australia to buy only secondhand Aukus submarines from US

The Economic Times

US defence secretary Hegseth chides Europe, hails ties with China & Asia allies

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth lauded Asian allies like South Korea and Japan for defence contributions. He also noted improved ties with China following President Trump's meeting with Xi Jinping. Hegseth criticised European nations for weakening their militaries.

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