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Thursday 25 September 2025

Alibaba eyes artificial superintelligence as ultimate goal, says CEO

At the 2025 Apsara Conference, Alibaba CEO Eddie Wu argued that artificial general intelligence (AGI) is merely the starting line. The company's true destination, he said, is artificial superintelligence (ASI) — systems capable of solving scientific problems still beyond human reach

Thursday 25 September 2025

Alibaba Cloud, Nvidia join forces to speed physical AI applications

Alibaba Group kicked off its three-day Apsara Conference in Hangzhou by announcing a partnership between Alibaba Cloud and Nvidia in Physical AI. The move highlights how Chinese tech leaders are seeking to anchor themselves in the next frontier of AI, where digital intelligence meets robotics and real-world applications

Thursday 25 September 2025

Alibaba stakes out AI chip ecosystem, setting up a clash with Huawei

Alibaba is steadily building a vertically integrated chip ecosystem that spans cloud computing, AI chip design, and advanced packaging. People's Daily recently revealed a patent on "integrated circuit components and chip packaging structures," signaling Alibaba's deeper push into advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration as it strengthens its high-performance processor roadmap

Thursday 25 September 2025

Philippines’ pro-US pivot draws Taiwanese network suppliers

Amid changing geopolitical dynamics, Southeast Asia is becoming a key expansion area for Taiwanese manufacturers. The Philippines' shift from pro-China to pro-US, coupled with its "Digital Infrastructure Plan" to enhance internet networks, is opening new opportunities for Taiwanese network equipment suppliers

Thursday 25 September 2025

Xiaomi’s massive EV recall signals end of China’s free-wheeling smart-car boom

China's EV race has entered a new phase, placing Xiaomi squarely in the spotlight. Once lauded for leveraging its smartphone expertise and positioned alongside Huawei as a key force in connected cars, the company is now facing its first major test

Thursday 25 September 2025

LG group quietly launches space ambitions, tied to national rocket program

In a surprise announcement, South Korea's LG Group declared its formal entry into the space industry, revealing that the conglomerate's components will be onboard upcoming launches of the country's domestically developed rocket, KSLV-II "Nuri.

Thursday 25 September 2025

Apple CEO visits Japan amid critical challenges in the market

Apple CEO Tim Cook arrived in Japan on September 23, 2025, marking his first official visit since December 2022. During this trip, Cook is expected to visit the newly renovated Apple Store located in Tokyo's Ginza shopping district. This visit occurs amid a sensitive period for Apple's operations in Japan

Thursday 25 September 2025

Taiwan deepens trade links with fast-growing India at New Delhi industry expo

The Taiwan Expo 2025 is being held from September 25 to 27 at the Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, featuring major Taiwanese corporations such as Hon Hai Precision, Delta Electronics, and Hiwin. The event showcased a range of products and sought to establish Indian business partnerships, reflecting growing trade cooperation between Taiwan and India

Thursday 25 September 2025

China builds a multi-track lithography push

Shenzhen-based Wonder Sight has launched its first domestically developed high-precision stepper lithography machine, a milestone in China's semiconductor equipment sector

Thursday 25 September 2025

Dongfeng-Huawei talks point to new blueprint for China's high-end EV market

Unveiled Dongfeng Motor chairman Yang Qing met with Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and rotating chairman Eric Xu in Shenzhen on September 22, 2025, according to the automaker's official WeChat post. The meeting focused on deepening strategic cooperation and advancing corporate governance innovation

Thursday 25 September 2025

Samsung pushes DRAM to record highs, SK Hynix scales up, CXMT struggles on DDR5

Samsung and SK Hynix are accelerating DRAM wafer production as demand rebounds and prices climb, while China's CXMT falls behind in the DDR5 transition, limiting its ability to compete in the high-end server market

Thursday 25 September 2025

GlobalFoundries teams with Zensemi on 40nm tech for China's auto chip market

GlobalFoundries (GF), the world's fifth-largest foundry, unveiled its latest strategy for the China market at a technology summit held in Shanghai on September 24, 2025. The company also announced its collaboration with local Chinese foundry Zensemi, focusing on mature 40nm process technology targeting CMOS products in the automotive electronics sector

Wednesday 24 September 2025

Singapore gains ground in OSAT; KYEC reportedly boosts regional expansion

King Yuan Electronics Co. (KYEC), a top IC testing service provider, said it will inject SGD100 million into its Singapore unit, fueling speculation that the move is paving the way for overseas expansion

Wednesday 24 September 2025

China-based Longsys jumps on SOCAMM2 as Nvidia skips first-gen spec

The AI memory market is taking shape rapidly. China's Longsys has launched enterprise SOCAMM2 modules built on LPDDR5/5X, aiming to seize early opportunities in next-generation AI server demand. According to ETNews and industry sources, Nvidia has scrapped plans for SOCAMM1 and moved directly to the SOCAMM2 standard, with Samsung, SK Hynix, and Micron already engaged in sample qualification

Wednesday 24 September 2025

South Korea urges US visa fee discounts amid H-1B cost hike

South Korean scholars have urged government support to reduce the new US$100,000 H-1B visa fees, suggesting a stabilization fund, tax incentives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), easier visa processes, and enhanced local talent training

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