Nvidia cuts number of Asian customers in half due to export controls

Nvidia has cut the number of authorized customers for its advanced AI chips in Asia by more than half as part of a new compliance framework, the Financial Times reported Monday. The newspaper said the chipmaker introduced a "white list" of approved companies that have passed enhanced due diligence checks, citing three people familiar with the matter. The stricter verification process has been expanded over the past several months in key markets including Singapore, Malaysia, and Japan. The reported changes aim to prevent high-performance processors from being diverted to China and to ensure compliance with export control regulations. The Financial Times said the move reflects growing scrutiny over international semiconductor shipments. Reuters said it could not immediately verify the report independently, and Nvidia has not publicly commented on the reported customer approval changes.