This Week In AI Chips - Dominican Republic Partners With NVIDIA For AI Innovation Hub

The Dominican Republic has entered into a strategic partnership with NVIDIA to spearhead AI innovation in the region, marked by the establishment of the Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (CEIA). This collaboration underpins the nation's National AI Strategy and centers on pivotal areas such as professional training, building AI infrastructure, and enhancing digital sovereignty. The initiative aims to position the Dominican Republic as a central hub for AI development in Central America and the Caribbean, while aligning with broader national efforts like the National Semiconductor Strategy. This partnership signifies a key advancement in the country’s goal to transform itself into a technologically sovereign and innovative nation.

• NVIDIA (NasdaqGS:NVDA) last closed at $182.16 up 1%.

In other trading, Kioxia Holdings (TSE:285A) was a notable mover up 18.6% and closing at ¥8,740. At the same time, STMicroelectronics (ENXTPA:STMPA) softened, down 14.1% to close at €21.89. On Thursday, the company completed a share buyback program and revised its earnings guidance for the fourth quarter and full year 2025, indicating signs of market recovery.

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• "Dominican Republic and NVIDIA Forge Strategic Alliance to Lead Regional AI Innovation" from MICM on GlobeNewswire (published 22 October 2025)

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