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Nvidia emerges as major investor in AI ecosystem, puts in $40 billion this year
Nvidia is sharply increasing investment across the AI infrastructure supply chain, CNBC reported. The company has already made investment commitments of more than $40 billion in 2026 and is expanding its portfolio to listed companies. This week, it secured rights to invest up to $2.1 billion in data centre operator IREN and up to $3.2 billion in fibre optics company Corning. CEO Jensen Huang said it is not picking winners and aims to broaden the ecosystem.
Finance
Fintech hot issue: KOSPI surges as financial firms speed up AI adoption, digital innovation
South Korea\'s KOSPI has risen sharply, clearing 5,500 through 5,900 in quick succession after the Lunar New Year holiday and nearing 6,000, with renewed U.S. tariff risks flagged as a variable. In finance, AI-driven digital transformation is spreading from senior care services to internal control and safety systems and next-generation platforms. Financial groups are also rolling out projects tied to productive finance, while earnings releases and fintech developments continue.
Finance
Korea Investment Association welcomes government\'s plan to boost private investment
The Korea Financial Investment Association said on Feb. 12 it welcomed the government\'s measures announced a day earlier to revitalise private investment. The plan expands infrastructure fund investment targets beyond traditional social overhead capital such as roads and railways to new industries including AI data centres and power grids. It also introduces public subscription infrastructure funds to increase participation by ordinary citizens. The industry expects the measures to further support private-sector projects.