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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...
Saturday 15 March 2025
China EV market to stay robust in 2025, with Europe at second and US last, says DIGITIMES
While the global EV market continued to grow in 2024, the growth rate had slowed down with sales only reaching around 17 million units, a year-on-year increase of 25.5%. Although...
Saturday 15 March 2025
Alibaba open-sources QwQ-32B: a lifeline for China's AI chip sector?
On March 6, 2025, China's AI scene is brimming with confidence, with some media even suggesting that domestic firms could outpace OpenAI. Newcomer Manus is being positioned as a rival...
Friday 14 March 2025
Taiwan auto parts makers exclude India in global production diversification
Faced with geopolitical pressures and US tariff disputes, Taiwanese automotive parts suppliers, primarily export-oriented with North America as their key market, are diversifying...
Friday 14 March 2025
US in dire need of Taiwanese chips, says governor of Taiwan's Central Bank
According to Chin-Long Yang, governor of Taiwan's Central Bank, the US is desperately in need of Taiwanese chips.