Musk becomes world’s first half-trillion-dollar man
Musk becomes world’s first half-trillion-dollar man
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Employees Trial AI Lifestyle In Toyota’s Woven City
Toyota has begun demonstration trials at its experimental city project known as Woven City on September 25th, with several employee households moving in to test how AI and autonomous driving technologies can be integrated into everyday life.
Most tech employees use AI for their jobs, says Google
A recent study by Google’s DORA research division has revealed that a whopping 90% of tech industry workers are using artificial intelligence (AI) in their jobs.
Microsoft appoints Chia Wee Luen as managing director for Singapore
Tasked to advance Singapores digital ambitions through cloud and AI Succeeds Lee Hui Li who built a strong foundation for Microsofts growth in Singapore Microsoft has announced that Chia Wee Luen (pix) has joined the business as managing director for Singapore. With over two decades of experience in enterprise technology, Chia brings a wealth of expertise in strategic leadership, customer transformation and regional growth, the company noted in a statement. At Microsoft, Chia and his leadership team will advance Singapores digital ambitions through cloud and artificial intelligence by accelerating cutting-edge innovation for inclusive transformation. Microsoft ASEAN president Mayank Wadhwa said, Singapore is a cornerstone for Microsoft in Southeast Asia, fuelling innovation, deepening regional collaboration and accelerating customer success. Under Chias leadership, we will empower our customers to harness the full power of technology to drive meaningful impact and unlock the regions extraordinary potential. Chia said, I am deeply passionate about empowering customers, partners and communities, so Im honoured to join Microsoft Singapore at this pivotal moment. I look forward to working with the team, our partner ecosystem and visionary customers to capitalise on this transformative era of AI and continue shaping Singapores future together. After beginning his career in Singapores public sector, Chia has held senior leadership roles at Red Hat, Qlik and Oracle, and was most recently managing director for Asia at ServiceNow. He also serves on the digital and technology committee of the Childrens Cancer Foundation and chairs the tech for good committee of the Singapore Computer Society. Chia succeeds Lee Hui Li, whose leadership has laid a strong foundation for Microsofts continued growth in Singapore.
Nvidia’s revolutionary memory format for AI GPUs could come to other platforms, rivaling LPDDR6 on the horizon
Nvidia shifts from SOCAMM 1 to SOCAMM 2, targeting faster AI memory performance, broader suppliers, and possible JEDEC standardization efforts.
Nvidia’s revolutionary memory format for AI GPUs could come to other platforms, rivaling LPDDR6 on the horizon
Nvidia shifts from SOCAMM 1 to SOCAMM 2, targeting faster AI memory performance, broader suppliers, and possible JEDEC standardization efforts.
Penang deeptech startup, Nvsion, raises seed funding from Cambrian Fund to advance Malaysia’s AI-powered industrial vision technology
Built a proprietary Synthia Vision AI Platform, which uses a hybrid of AI and rule-based algorithms Beyond semicon, sees opportunities to extend its platform into other advanced manufacturing sectors Nvsion Sdn Bhd, a Malaysia-based deeptech startup specialising in AI-powered Automated Optical Inspection (AOI) solutions, today announced that it has successfully completed a multi-million ringgit seed round, without disclosing the amount. The sole investor in the round is Cambrian Fund, a venture capital fund focused on Industrial 4. 0 themes, marking the funds inaugural investment. With its focus on the semiconductor sector, Cambrian Fund is managed by Southern Capital Group with anchor investors Khazanah Nasional, through its Dana Impak fund and the co-founders of ViTrox Corp Bhd (bottom pic). The funding will be deployed to accelerate Nvsion’s growth across several key areas, including advancing its product development and rollout, recruiting top-tier talent, and expanding its customer base. Nvsion was founded in Feb 2025 by Jeffrey Chung Wai Loong, as Managing Director, and three co-founders, who together bring 46 years of deep technical experience to the fore. The startup develops advanced AOI solutions that are critical for ensuring high precision, improving quality, and increasing efficiency in the outsourced semiconductor assembly and test (OSAT) and electronics manufacturing services (EMS) segments. Beyond semiconductors, Nvsion also sees significant opportunities to extend its platform into other advanced manufacturing sectors where precision and throughput are critical, such as advanced electronics, automotive, and medical devices. The company’s core technology is its proprietary Synthia Vision AI Platform, which uses a hybrid of AI and rule-based algorithms for high-speed industrial applications. “Securing this first round of funding is a defining moment for Nvsion,” said Jeffrey. “We are honoured to welcome Cambrian Fund as our first investor. Their backing not only validates our vision and technology but also gives us access to world-class expertise and networks. With their support, we are confident in our ability to deliver greater innovation, expand our world-class customer base, and contribute to Malaysias emergence as a leader in advanced manufacturing.” The investment aligns with Cambrian Fund’s strategy to back technology companies in Southeast Asia with exceptional founders and a clear path to market leadership. “We launched Cambrian Fund to back visionary founders building the next generation of global technology leaders,” said Kenneth Tan, CEO of Southern Capital Group, the manager of Cambrian Fund. “We are proud and excited to partner with Jeffrey and his team. Nvsion’s advanced, software- first approach to machine vision is set to make a significant impact in a critical and rapidly growing part of the Industrial 4. 0 landscape. We are confident in their potential to scale and become a market leader, and we look forward to supporting them on their transformative journey.”.