| # | Source | Title | Summary | Topics | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TechAsia | Hong Kong AI startup GIM raises $20m series A | The round was co-led by Hony Capital and an unnamed US venture capital firm, with participation from IDG Capital and existing investor Monolith Capital. | AI | Read |
| 2 | DigiTimes | CXMT IPO leaves HBM off the funding list, tempering China AI memory hype | CXMT's STAR Market IPO suggests China's largest DRAM maker is prioritizing commodity memory over an aggressive near-term push into high-bandwidth memory (HBM). This eases concerns that Chinese suppliers are about to challenge the dominance of Samsung Electronics, SK Hynix, and Micron in AI memory. | ElectronicsAI | Read |
| 3 | DigiTimes | Chinese Rockchip expects 1H26 revenue and profit to rise on AIoT demand | Rockchip Electronics has forecast strong growth in revenue and profit for the first half of 2026, citing sustained demand for its AIoT chip platforms despite supply chain pressures affecting the broader electronics industry. | ElectronicsSemiconductorLogistics | Read |
| 4 | DigiTimes | Apple's Broadcom deal extension shows wireless independence remains a distant dream | Apple's decision to extend its wireless transmission and RF chip supply agreement with Broadcom through 2031 signals that its shift to fully in-house connectivity is a project measured in years, not quarters. For global consumers, the move suggests Apple will likely continue mixing its own chips with those from outside | Semiconductor | Read |
| 5 | TechAsia | Behind the biggest consumer AI adoption trap with Meta’s CTO | Andrew Bosworth explains how Meta fell behind on Llama 4, and why AI strategy now dictates model routing, hardware bets, and workplace trust. | AI | Read |
| 6 | CNA | Taiwan bets on premium coffee, with Alishan’s beans commanding some of the world's highest prices | In the final instalment of a three-part series on Taiwan beyond semiconductors, CNA looks at how the island is building a reputation for small-batch specialty coffee. | Semiconductor | Read |
| 7 | TechAsia | Crypto VC firm Paradigm raises $1.2b for AI, robotics fund | True Anomaly, backed by Paradigm, secured a $30M US Space Force contract for a space mission. | Automation | Read |
| 8 | NikkeiAsia | Chipmakers are preparing for years of expansion: Applied Materials CEO | Chipmakers are preparing for years of expansion: Applied Materials CEO | Semiconductor | Read |
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Hong Kong AI startup GIM raises $20m series A
The round was co-led by Hony Capital and an unnamed US venture capital firm, with participation from IDG Capital and existing investor Monolith Capital.
Asia Tech News Digest - July 09, 2026
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