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Tuesday 11 February 2025
Microsoft hit by French antitrust probe over rivals' Bing access
Microsoft Corp. is under investigation from the French antitrust authority amid concerns the US tech giant is degrading the quality of results when smaller rivals pay to use Bing...
Tuesday 11 February 2025
Recycled plastics industry shifting capacities toward India
With global environmental regulations becoming stricter and trade barriers rising, the recycled plastics industry is experiencing significant changes. The EU's tougher environmental...
Monday 10 February 2025
France to announce EUR109 billion in fresh AI investments
France is set to announce a total of EUR 109 billion (US$113 billion) in investment in artificial intelligence (AI) projects in the country by companies, funds, and other sources...
Saturday 8 February 2025
Allan Ko: Tariff wars won't derail Kymco's Southeast Asia expansion
Kymco Group chairman Allan Ko believes that rapidly shifting US tariff policies will mostly impact four-wheel vehicles, leaving the electric scooter segment relatively unscathed....
Saturday 8 February 2025
Chip distributors Arrow Electronics, Avnet see signs of market recovery in 2Q25
Global semiconductor distribution leaders Arrow Electronics and Avnet have expressed cautious optimism about the market outlook, despite ongoing challenges in various regions.
Friday 7 February 2025
Tesla January sales plummet in Germany amid Musk political stints
Tesla's sales in Germany plunged 60% in January 2025 compared to the same period last year, as CEO Elon Musk's recent controversial public behavior appears to be alienating European...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
Tesla's 4Q24 miss raises questions on Musk's ambitious bets on budget EVs, robotaxis, and humanoid AI
Tesla's fourth quarter of 2024 earnings fell short of expectations, but CEO Elon Musk remains bullish on three key initiatives: budget EVs, commercial robotaxis, and humanoid robots...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
EU to step up small drone development for defense
The EU convened a non-official defense summit on February 3, 2025, focusing on strengthening Europe's military capabilities against Russia and other threats. Given the pressing need...
Wednesday 5 February 2025
India, Europe diverge from the US on DeepSeek, igniting AI ambitions
Hangzhou-based AI startup DeepSeek has made global waves with the launch of its large language model (LLM). While US mainstream media remains largely critical, international coverage—especially...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
DIGITIMES exclusive: Samsung Taiwan confirms participation in Computex; first time in 13 years
With the advent of the artificial intelligence (AI) era, Taiwan's industrial ecosystem has become increasingly significant. Samsung Electronics (Samsung), which previously prioritized...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
Aleees grows lithium IP certification clientele
Advanced Lithium Electrochemistry (Aleees) has seen steady progress in its lithium intellectual property (IP) certification, even as trade wars and heightened tariffs pose a looming...
Tuesday 4 February 2025
EU auto industry headwind: tariffs, emission rules, and Chinese EVs
The European Union faces mounting pressure to recalibrate its automotive policies amid unprecedented industry challenges. These include potential tariffs under US President Donald...
Monday 3 February 2025
Beyond price war: China's solar giants locked in escalating patent disputes, reshaping global landscape
In 2024, China's solar power manufacturing sector faced its toughest year for profitability due to fierce internal competition and a relentless price war. These challenges are further...
Friday 24 January 2025
European automakers face carbon penalty storm, pressuring EU to reconsider regulations
The European Union (EU) has raised carbon emission standards to 93.6g/km starting in 2025, leading to penalties that could reach EUR15 billion (US$15.6 billion), according to the...
Friday 24 January 2025
Trump's new policies accelerate changes as major automakers buckle up
Upon taking office, US President Donald Trump swiftly targeted immigration, electric vehicles (EVs), and energy with his first executive orders. He is considering imposing a 25% tariff...