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Nvidia

Nvidia is one of the most valuable companies in the semiconductor industry. Founded by Taiwan-born American businessman Jensen Huang, it holds a near monopoly on graphics processing units used to train AI systems.

Chairman / President

Jensen Huang

CEO / Managing Director

Jensen Huang

CFO / Finance Director

Colette Kress

Industry

Semiconductors

Website

nvidia.com

Headquarters address

2788 San Tomas Expressway, Santa Clara, CA 95051, United States

Stock Code

NASDAQ:NVDA

Year founded

1993

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Semiconductors

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In his keynote speech at Computex in Taipei, Jensen Huang said Nvidia secured a lease for a new property and is partnering with local firms, including Foxconn.

19 May 2025 - 6:00PMvideocam

Nvidia co-founder and CEO Jensen Huang delivers a keynote speech for Computex 2025 in Taipei on May 19. Photo: AFP

AI and Innovation

Video | Nvidia to build ‘AI supercomputer’ in Taiwan

19 May 2025 - 5:30PM

Semiconductors

Nvidia’s two-ton AI systems not easily smuggled to China, CEO says

Huang spoke after joining a US delegation to the Middle East led by President Donald Trump, lauding the opening up of trade of Nvidia’s hardware.

17 May 2025 - 5:13PM

US-China relations

Senior US Democrat slams ‘horrible’ reversal of AI rule as helping China

Trump administration’s move to rescind Biden-era prohibitions said to enable Saudi Arabia, UAE to make advanced chips ‘available’ to Beijing.

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Tencent

China’s lack of advanced chips hinders adoption of AI models: Tencent executive

Washington’s latest chip export controls could widen the gap in AI adoption between China and the US, Tencent Cloud’s Wang Qi says.

16 May 2025 - 8:00PMvideocam

US-China tech war

US curbs on Huawei chips add uncertainty to China’s AI investment

New guidance on US export rules could deter Chinese firms with global ambitions from using Huawei processors, analysts say.

16 May 2025 - 4:46PM

Semiconductors

US lawmakers introduce bill to stop smuggling of AI chips to China

Some chips have continued to flow to China despite the US seeking to clamp down on their export.

16 May 2025 - 11:11AMvideocam

Data centre servers and components containing the newest AI chips from Nvidia. Photo: Reuters

Donald Trump

UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US, bypassing past China worries

Deal is a major win for the UAE, which has been trying to balance its relations with ally US and largest trading partner China.

16 May 2025 - 1:54PM

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Xpeng launches AI-chip powered P7 to take on Model 3, SU7

The next-generation P7 will start from about US$41,630 and hit the mainland Chinese market in July or August.

15 May 2025 - 9:23PM

Semiconductors

Trump’s new chip policy puts spotlight on Huawei’s secretive Ascend AI chips

Huawei’s significance in China’s AI sector stems from its ability to produce advanced chips that rival Nvidia’s in performance.

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US-China relations

In Saudi Arabia, US and China vie for influence and the kingdom wins: analysts

Donald Trump’s recent ‘landmark’ deals with Riyadh valued at US$600 billion described as pledges rather than guarantees of investment.

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman attends a meeting of the Gulf Cooperation Council in Riyadh on Tuesday. Photo: Saudi Press Agency/dpa

China trade

China, US sign duelling deals after agreeing to trade war truce

Following their tariff reductions, China and the US have unveiled major investments – Beijing in Brazil and Washington in the Middle East.

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US-China tech war

Nvidia’s consumer graphics cards see price hikes in China after H20 sales ban

The RTX 5090D GPU has been especially popular in the country, with prices rising more than 10 per cent in the past month.

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Artificial intelligence

Trump’s Mideast visit clears path for advanced AI chip deals led by Nvidia

The deals are taking shape, while Trump visits the Middle East to forge deeper ties that put US technology initiatives at centre stage.

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Foxconn

Foxconn profit surges amid AI boom, but trade tensions cloud outlook

The Taiwanese iPhone assembler and AI server maker reported a 91 per cent leap in first-quarter profit but downgraded its full-year outlook.

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United States

US can curb AI chip risks without halting tech exports, US official says

The Trump admin is dropping the Biden-era diffusion rule blocking the spread of AI chips overseas as part of a bid to limit Chinese access.

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Jensen Huang

Who is billionaire Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang’s long-time wife Lori?

Jensen Huang may be one of the richest men in the world, but he is also thought to be one of America’s biggest tax dodgers – here’s what you need to know about his wife Lori, who shares his fortune.

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Technology

Opinion | Beware the hubris of an AI narrative centred on the US and China

It would be a mistake to neglect the agency of states, multinational organisations and powerful firms not fully aligned with either side.

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Semiconductors

Nvidia modifies H20 chip for China to overcome US export controls: sources

Chinese customers have been notified by Nvidia that it aims to release the downgraded version of the H20 chip in July, sources say.

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Hong Kong stock market

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Hong Kong stocks climb as Beijing releases economic measures; Fed holds rates steady.

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Artificial intelligence

Beijing pours tens of millions of dollars into fostering Chinese AI

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Semiconductors

AMD warns of US$1.5 billion China sales hit despite rosier 2025 outlook

An export restriction imposed in April targeting AMD’s MI308 chips has taken a toll, but new chips are expected to boost sales in the second half.

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US-China tech war

For Nvidia, losing China’s AI market would be ‘tremendous loss’, CEO says

China’s AI market is likely to grow to US$50 billion in the next two to three years, Huang told US broadcaster CNBC.

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Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is working to preserve his company’s business in the world’s second-largest economy. Photo: Reuters

Artificial intelligence

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Artificial intelligence

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