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Companies & Markets

Microsoft plans to unveil next-gen AI chip in September: report

2026-08-10T14:40:13.000Z
A report by the American tech giant finds that Singapore is a “clear leader” among the Asean-6 when it comes to AI adoption.
Asean Business

South-east Asia views AI as less of a threat and more as a way to boost capabilities: Microsoft

2026-08-09T06:00:00.000Z
This highlights how dependent Microsoft remains on its close partner.
Companies & Markets

OpenAI accounted for likely 70% of Microsoft’s AI sales, disclosures show

2026-08-06T01:38:13.000Z
Microsoft’s shares closed more than 15 per cent higher on Thursday.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Microsoft sets record with near US$450 billion single-day gain in market value

2026-07-30T22:04:49.000Z
Microsoft has shifted its focus to AI models and software capable of acting autonomously. 
Telcos, Media & Tech

Microsoft’s cloud unit accelerates to fastest growth since 2022

2026-07-30T00:21:56.000Z
In the last few weeks, the Chinese start-ups Z.ai and Moonshot AI released artificial intelligence models that rival those from American labs.
Telcos, Media & Tech

Silicon Valley divided over restricting Chinese AI as China closes gap with US

2026-07-26T08:57:29.000Z
Chief executive officer Asha Sharma wrote in a note to staff on Monday morning that Xbox is operating at margins three to 10 times lower than comparable businesses.
Global Enterprise

Microsoft’s Xbox to cut 3,200 jobs, divest five studios in major overhaul

2026-07-06T14:12:08.000Z
Software vendors usually leave such work to consulting firms, but many have found that businesses need additional help deploying cutting-edge tools.
Companies & Markets

Microsoft mobilises 6,000 workers to help customers adopt AI

2026-07-03T02:48:12.000Z
Other members of the consortium include Tata Communications, Singapore’s Asean Cableship and Japan’s NEC Corporation.
Companies & Markets

Microsoft, Singapore’s Lightstorm, Singtel join consortium to build India-South-east Asia undersea cable

2026-07-02T04:59:26.000Z
The Windows maker is also considering options for its Xbox gaming unit.
Global Enterprise

Microsoft to reportedly cut under 2.5% of workforce in latest layoffs

2026-06-30T23:51:28.000Z
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