Ant Group is recruiting developers for AI-equipped humanoid robots as it prepares to enter the field. According to Chinese media outlets Jiemian News and South China Morning Post, Shanghai Ant (Mayi) Lingbo Technology, an Ant Group subsidiary, is hiring humanoid robot systems and application software engineers, hardware architecture engineers, motion control software engineers, and finished machine/hardware specialists, for job positions in Shanghai and Hangzhou

Following BYD's debut of its "God's Eye" intelligent driving system, the already limited supply of 8-megapixel (8M) automotive CMOS image sensors (CIS) has quickly become a shortage, according to industry sources in China

Google is reportedly preparing to open its first self-owned retail store outside the US, with India as its chosen market following Apple's retail strategy. However, the company must first meet local sourcing requirements before moving forward

Memory firms are stepping up recruitment efforts, as global demand intensifies for manpower supporting development of semiconductors for AI applications

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group, has inaugurated its second data center in Thailand, expanding its infrastructure to meet the rising demand for cloud services and generative artificial intelligence (AI). The expansion aligns with Thailand's digital innovation and sustainability goals. According to The Nation, this development represents a significant expansion of Alibaba Cloud's footprint in Southeast Asia

A former Samsung Electronics senior manager was sentenced to seven years in prison and fined KRW200 million (approx. US$138,820) by a South Korean court for allegedly leaking core semiconductor technology to China's ChangXin Memory Technologies (CXMT). Analysts warn that the breach could inflict substantial losses on both Samsung and South Korea

Samsung Electronics is evaluating significant changes to its smartphone supply chain in response to tariff measures implemented by the Trump administration. According to South Korean media reports, the tech giant is exploring options to move its smartphone manufacturing operations away from China

Alibaba Chairman Joseph Tsai recently confirmed a partnership with Apple to bring AI features to the Chinese version of the iPhone, drawing renewed focus on the AI smartphone race. As of February 17, 2025, nearly six Chinese smartphone makers—including Huawei, Honor, Oppo, Meizu, Nubia, and Vivo—had integrated DeepSeek, leaving Xiaomi as a notable holdout

Reports indicate that TSMC is contemplating acquiring a stake in Intel's foundry business, a development that could significantly impact Samsung Electronics. This speculation arises amid ongoing efforts by the Trump administration to revitalize the US semiconductor manufacturing sector

The proposed merger between Honda and Nissan has taken an unexpected turn, with reports emerging that talks, initially called off, could be revived. In a surprising move, Honda is reportedly leveraging the situation to push for the resignation of Nissan's president, Makoto Uchida, before any further negotiations can proceed. At the same time, Renault is exploring options to sell its 36% stake in Nissan while deepening its ties with Geely—seen by many as a potential alternative to its long-standing relationship with Nissan

Japanese NAND Flash manufacturer Kioxia unveiled its latest advancement in NAND flash memory technology on February 20, featuring an impressive increase to 332 layers, up from the previous 218 layers. This innovation not only enhances data transfer speeds by 33% but also improves power efficiency during read operations, positioning the company to meet the growing demands of artificial intelligence (AI) data centers and similar applications

Lenovo posted strong third-quarter results for the 2024/25 fiscal year, with revenue reaching US$18.796 billion, up 19.6% year-over-year, marking its best quarterly sales in three years and the second-highest in company history. The growth was largely fueled by AI-driven demand and expanding enterprise solutions

Chinese artificial intelligence startup DeepSeek has published breakthrough research findings on enhancing AI model efficiency in processing large-scale data. Sources indicate that the company is maintaining its focus on research activities rather than pursuing immediate financing or business expansion

Japanese iPhone component maker Murata Manufacturing (Murata) has begun test production in India to address growing domestic demand, with plans to gradually expand its manufacturing presence. This strategic move aims to gain operational insights and prepare for future manufacturing endeavors, targeting full-scale operation by fiscal 2026

A recent summit for private entrepreneurs in Beijing, attended by tech leaders including Alibaba founder Jack Ma and Huawei founder Zhengfei Ren, has drawn attention to the notable absence of Baidu founder Robin Li. Market observers speculate this absence may be linked to the mounting challenges facing Baidu