Asian Entrepreneurs Club (AEC) launched to empower entrepreneurship, small businesses

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2025-02-10
Asian Entrepreneurs Club in India: Uniting for Growth

Entrepreneurs of Japanese, South Korean, and Indian origins have come together to lay the foundation stone of the Asian Entrepreneurs Club (AEC), a platform dedicated to fostering entrepreneurship and supporting the growth of small businesses in India. The club has outlined its core objectives, which seek to provide entrepreneurs with a platform to share ideas, resources, and opportunities from across Asia. Additionally, the club aims to organize workshops, training sessions, and events to develop entrepreneurial skills.

T-Mobile and Starlink launch beta satellite internet in US for testing

Posted under: Emerging technologies
Date: 2025-02-10
Satellite Internet Trial by T-Mobile & Starlink - Free Beta

T-Mobile US Inc. has released a beta version of billionaire Elon Musk's Starlink satellite internet for testing purposes, completely free in the US till July this year. As a result, over 500,000 square miles of the US, the size equivalent of two Texas, earlier not reachable by cell towers, will now get connectivity. At the moment, only text messages will be possible to send. Other features such as picture messages, data, and voice calls will come later.

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AICC Launches India Supplier Diversity Program to Empower MSMEs and Boost Global Trade

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2025-02-10
Indian Supplier Diversity Program for MSMEs & Women Entrepreneurs

The Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce (AICC) launched the India Supplier Diversity Program (ISDP) to integrate Indian MSMEs, including women-owned and disadvantaged businesses, into global supply chains. Backed by global corporations like Sanofi and Johnson & Johnson, ISDP offers certification, mentorship, and B2B matchmaking, bridging MSMEs with international markets and fostering inclusive economic growth in India.

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Small package tariffs paused

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2025-02-10
US Suspends Tariffs on Chinese Packages | Trade Shift

President Donald Trump has temporarily paused tariffs on small-value packages from China to allow federal agencies time to implement systems for processing millions of daily shipments. The policy, affecting packages previously exempt under the "de minimis" rule, seeks to address tariff evasion and the influx of counterfeit and unsafe goods. Critics warn of potential delivery delays and higher prices, while supporters argue it levels the playing field for U.S. businesses.

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Mistral AI Lab to Build First Data Centre in France

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2025-02-10
Mistral's Billion-Euro AI Data Centre Initiative in France | 2025

French AI company Mistral aims for full control over data infrastructure, aligning with France’s vision as a data hub. CEO Arthur Mensch announced this ahead of the AI summit in Paris. Supported by President Macron and contracts with government agencies, Mistral recently launched its AI assistant, Le Chat, and plans an IPO. Expansion includes a new Singapore office and global operations growth.

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AI accelerates, YouTube tops user charts, social ad spend soars and more

Posted under: Web technologies
Date: 2025-02-10
Social Media AI & Brand Engagement 2025 | Key Insights

AI is reshaping social media, with 5.24 billion users globally and rising brand discovery. Digital ad spend hit $790 billion in 2024, with social media ads up 15%. ChatGPT led AI adoption, averaging 250M monthly users. Instagram tops brand research, while TikTok dominates user engagement. Influencer marketing grew 14%. Brands must navigate cultural nuances to drive engagement and ROI.

Read more at: technode.global

SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Local Nonprofits and Small Businesses

Posted under: SMB
Date: 2025-02-10
Loan Announcement: EIDLs for Small Businesses by Zachary Rich

Commissioner Zachary Rich announced Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) for local small businesses, small agricultural cooperatives, small businesses engaged in aquaculture, and private nonprofit organizations through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) for those who experienced economic losses due to drought and excessive heat since June 25 2024. Eligibility is based on the size of the applicant, type of activity, and its financial resources.

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Elon Musk’s DOGE Is Developing Custom AI Chatbot ‘GSAi’ for US Government

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2025-02-10
Musk's DOGE AI Launches GSAi for US Government

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) is developing GSAi, a custom AI chatbot for the US General Services Administration. GSAi aims to modernize operations by analyzing contracts, improving productivity for 12,000 employees, and enabling better data access. The project aligns with Trump’s "AI-first" agenda and focuses on centralizing procurement processes while minimizing errors through advanced AI tools.

Read more at: www.latestly.com

World leaders set to vie for AI domination at Paris summit

Posted under: AI technologies
Date: 2025-02-10
AI Action Summit: DeepSeek Leads Global AI Discussion

On Monday, against the sumptuous backdrop of the city's 125-year-old Grand Palais, representatives from 80 countries, including world leaders, tech bosses, academics, and other experts, will gather for a two-day global summit to discuss current progress and future goals for the rapidly evolving, hugely disruptive technology that is artificial intelligence. Europe also spies an opportunity to make a new bid for the AI crown.

Read more at: www.bbc.com

World's fastest supercomputer 'El Capitan', used to secure the US nuclear stockpile - goes online

Posted under: Tech Move
Date: 2025-02-10
World's Fastest Supercomputer - El Capitan Debuts at LNNL

The fastest supercomputer in the world has officially launched at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LNNL) in California. The supercomputer, called "El Capitan," cost $600 million to build and will handle various sensitive and classified tasks, including securing the U.S. stockpile of nuclear weapons in the absence of underground testing. It can reach a peak performance of 2.746 exaFLOPS, making it the planet's third exascale computer.

Read more at: www.livescience.com