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Monday 17 March 2025
China's AI infrastructure surge fuels SSD boom, fast-tracks local memory supply chain
AI adoption is surging, with large-scale models like DeepSeek fueling a sharp rise in memory demand. Following DeepSeek's breakthrough during Lunar New Year, China has accelerated...
Monday 17 March 2025
Caught between US-Sino tech crossfire, Tesla deepens Baidu ties
Escalating trade tensions under President Trump's new tariff regime are forcing Tesla to recalibrate its China strategy, with deeper Baidu partnerships emerging as a crucial lifeline...
Monday 17 March 2025
Auto industry in flux: Foxconn emerges as wildcard in global restructuring
The global auto industry is in flux, reshaped by advances in automotive electronics and electrification alongside the rise of Chinese EV makers. Traditional supply chains in Europe,...
Monday 17 March 2025
India's electronics sector growth fuels Zetwerk's expansion, IPO plans
India-based EMS provider Zetwerk inaugurated its seventh plant in India over the weekend as an emerging electronics manufacturing ecosystem has benefitted local firms to raise funds...
Monday 17 March 2025
Aurotek teams up with Pudu Robotics for next-gen service robots
Aurotek has announced a strategic partnership with leading Chinese service robot maker Pudu Robotics to launch a range of next-generation service robots in Taiwan. Initial products...
Monday 17 March 2025
Softbank to build world's first AI agent data center with OpenAI at Sharp's Sakai factory
SoftBank announced the acquisition of part of Sharp's Sakai Display Products (SDP) factory in Osaka Prefecture, Japan, for JPY100 billion (approx. US$6.7 million) on March 14, 2025...
Monday 17 March 2025
China pays uncapped PhD salaries to develop an ASML alternative
China's Changchun Institute of Optics, Fine Mechanics, and Physics (CIOMP) is offering "uncapped" salaries to PhD researchers as the nation races to develop domestic semiconductor...
Monday 17 March 2025
Intel's new CEO and breakthrough in 18A process technology signal a new era
As various parties are brainstorming solutions to help Intel regain its former glory, the company has announced two major pieces of news: not only has it finally appointed a new CEO,...
Monday 17 March 2025
RISC-V mounts challenge to Arm dominance at Embedded World 2025
RISC-V International made a bold statement at Embedded World 2025 with an expansive booth showcasing solutions from multiple semiconductor companies. The organization negotiated individual...
Monday 17 March 2025
Foxconn reportedly to begin AirPods India production in April
Apple plans to begin AirPods production at its supplier Foxconn's facility in Hyderabad, India, starting in April 2025, with an initial focus on exports. This move represents Apple's...
Monday 17 March 2025
China targets US lithium battery production with strategic countermeasures
Since President Trump took office, China has come to view the US with increasing skepticism, prompting the Chinese government to implement several countermeasures in response to perceived...
Monday 17 March 2025
Europe's EV battery dreams shattered: Northvolt's collapse amid rising Chinese competition
Northvolt, once touted as Europe's best bet to challenge Asia's grip on the EV battery market, has filed for bankruptcy in Sweden after failing to secure fresh funding. A court-appointed...
Monday 17 March 2025
Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen poised to redefine China's AI landscape with open-source edge and real-world applications

After DeepSeek sparked a revolution in China's AI industry in early 2025, Alibaba's Tongyi Qianwen QwQ-32B is poised to become the next...

Saturday 15 March 2025
Intel signals overhaul of IDM 2.0 and foundry strategy with Lip-Bu Tan's appointment, says DIGITIMES
On March 12, 2025, Intel appointed semiconductor industry veteran Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO, a move that has garnered significant industry attention. DIGITIMES analyst Eric Chen notes...
Saturday 15 March 2025
Infineon debuts game-changing 12kW BBU to power the AI data center boom
Infineon has announced its next-generation battery backup unit (BBU) roadmap for AI data centers, featuring a scalable lineup from 4kW to what it calls the world's first 12kW BBU...