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Monday 24 March 2025
Baidu, Alibaba, Tencent flex financial muscle as billions pour into AI race
China's tech titans—Baidu, Alibaba, and Tencent (collectively known as BAT)—are dramatically scaling up investments in artificial intelligence (AI) and capex, signaling aggressive intent in the escalating global AI race
Monday 24 March 2025
Weekly news roundup: China pays uncapped PhD salaries to develop ASML alternative; TSMC board member dismisses Intel foundry takeover rumors
These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories from the week of March 17 – March 22
Monday 24 March 2025
Japanese automakers at a crossroads: How Foxconn could drive EV transformation
For many years, Japanese automotive brands have dominated the global market, each possessing relatively complete ecosystems. However, revolutionary new technologies are subtly changing these ecosystems
Saturday 22 March 2025
China's Micro OLED surge as South Korea fears falling behind
Micro OLED technology development in China has accelerated, driven by substantial government subsidies to enhance display manufacturing. Chinese firms are now increasing investments in mass-production equipment to meet rising demand, with Sidtek set to open its third Micro OLED factory in Mianyang, Sichuan province
Saturday 22 March 2025
Jensen Huang's Samsung visit at GTC 2025 reignites spotlight on memory supply ties
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited the Samsung Electronics booth at GTC 2025 on March 20, Pacific Time, where he left a signature including the words "Samsung," "GDDR7 rocks!" and "RTX on!
Friday 21 March 2025
Apple supplier Wingtech offloads ODM assets to Luxshare in semiconductor pivot
Luxshare Precision Industry announced on March 20 that it will acquire core assets from Wingtech Technology's consumer electronics system integration unit. The all-cash deal, executed via its subsidiary Luxshare Communication, aligns with Luxshare's broader strategy to expand global operations and enhance vertical integration in the electronics manufacturing ecosystem
Friday 21 March 2025
Japan approves new strategic energy plan aiming for over 40% renewable energy by 2040
The Japanese government has approved the "Seventh Strategic Energy Plan" and "GX 2040 Vision," which establish a medium- to long-term direction for energy policy and promote green transformation (GX) to achieve decarbonization goals. The government positions renewable energy as the primary source of electricity for the future while reassessing the role of nuclear power generation, which remains significant alongside thermal power generation. Additionally, decentralized renewable energy is set to form the foundation for achieving GX
Friday 21 March 2025
Xiaomi's ambitious plans for 2025: Challenging Apple and Tesla
Xiaomi is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with 2025 set to be a pivotal year as it aims to challenge industry giants Apple and Tesla in both the smartphone and electric vehicle (EV) markets
Friday 21 March 2025
Foxconn says 'No comment' on rumored Mitsubishi Motors collab
Japanese media has reported that Mitsubishi Motors will collaborate with Foxconn (Hon Hai Precision Industry). However, when asked about the news at the Nvidia GTC 2025 conference, Foxconn responded with, "No comment.
Friday 21 March 2025
SK On lands battery deal with Nissan, enters Japan's auto supply chain
According to Hankyung Business and the Korea Economic Daily, SK On will supply Nissan with electric vehicle batteries, marking its first deal with a Japanese automaker. South Korean media reports indicate that the agreement involves providing 99.4GWh of batteries from 2028 to 2033, enough to power one million mid-sized electric vehicles
Friday 21 March 2025
As trade war escalates between two superpowers, Taiwan faces diminishing gray area
China's advancements in manufacturing and technology have posed a threat to the US, leading it to adopt strategies that utilize trade wars and technological conflicts to contain China's development. It is unlikely that the US can completely decouple from China's industrial chain, economy, and trade, nor can Taiwan's economy be expected to fully disengage from China
Friday 21 March 2025
Huawei's US$119B boom: Enterprise business takes the lead in 2024
Huawei hosted the Huawei China Partner Conference 2025 at the Shenzhen Convention and Exhibition Center, bringing together industry leaders and business partners under the theme "Born out of aggregation, wisdom at work." During his keynote speech, Tao Wang, Huawei's Executive Director, and Chairman of the ICT Infrastructure Managing Board, highlighted the company's solid 2024 performance
Friday 21 March 2025
Huawei Pura X enters the foldable smartphones race
Huawei introduced the Pura X, a uniquely designed clamshell-style foldable smartphone, at its Pura Pioneer Celebration and Harmony Intelligent Mobility Product Launch on March 20, 2025. Ahead of the event, Richard Yu, Huawei's Executive Director and CEO of the Consumer Business Group, hinted at a "groundbreaking new product.
Thursday 20 March 2025
Korean DDI supplier LX Semicon sees over 50% of sales from China due to strong demand from BOE
South Korean IC design house LX Semicon saw more than 50% of its 2024 revenue come from the Chinese market because of increased shipments to panel maker BOE Technology
Thursday 20 March 2025
Speculation arises about Chinese EV startup Neta Auto dissolving its R&D team
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) startup Neta Auto has commenced the dissolution of its R&D staff at its Shanghai headquarters, according to industry rumors in China
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Intel signals overhaul of IDM 2.0 and foundry strategy with Lip-Bu Tan's appointment, says DIGITIMES