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Saturday 6 September 2025
Micron bets on culture and ecosystem strength in high-stakes HBM battle
Micron is sharpening its case in the high-bandwidth memory (HBM) market, where it faces entrenched rivals and rising competition.
Friday 5 September 2025
Exclusive: Rebellions unveils powerful new AI chip, targets global expansion in Saudi Arabia and Taiwan
South Korean startup Rebellions has unveiled a new AI accelerator at the Hot Chips 2025 symposium in California, positioning itself as a rising challenger in the hyperscale computing...
Friday 5 September 2025
Digital still camera demand resurges with retro trend; Taiwan optical manufacturers see mixed results
As the retro wave sweeps in, digital still camera (DSC) demand is rebounding. Companies like Asia Optical and Ability have reported positive news, but while some celebrate, others...
Friday 5 September 2025
Commentary: As Trump heightens global tensions, Taiwan needs to consider industrial policy responses
US President Donald Trump's imposition of reciprocal tariffs and aggressive "Make America Great Again" measures has deepened political and economic rifts even among allies, undermining...
Friday 5 September 2025
Asahi Kasei to double chip insulating material output by 2030 as AI data centers soar
Japan's semiconductor materials suppliers are racing to expand capacity as the AI data center build-out drives unprecedented demand for advanced chips and packaging inputs. Nikkei...
Friday 5 September 2025
SKT launches massive AI data center to recover from cyberattack fallout
South Korean telecom giant SK Telecom (SKT) is doubling down on its artificial intelligence (AI) investments in the wake of a major hacking incident. The company has officially begun...
Friday 5 September 2025
Can CPU iterations still drive PC upgrade waves? Acer CEO says no
Acer chair and CEO Jason Chen pointed out that in the first half of 2025, the impact of US reciprocal tariffs was significant but has since dulled. Signs of recovery are emerging...
Friday 5 September 2025
O-RAN falters in Taiwan: factory outages, funding strains shift focus to AI-RAN
Taiwan's bid to challenge global telecom incumbents with 5G Open RAN (O-RAN) is faltering, as network outages in automated factories undermine trust and local vendors struggle to...
Friday 5 September 2025
California dealers file lawsuit to block Sony's Afeela 1 direct sales
Japanese electronics giant Sony's ambitious automotive plans have hit a roadblock following a lawsuit filed by the California New Car Dealers Association (CNCDA) in Los Angeles County...
Friday 5 September 2025
Toyota's Czech plant gets US$792M upgrade to build new EV
Japanese carmaker Toyota said on September 3, it will begin producing battery electric vehicles (EVs) and batteries at its existing plant in the Czech Republic, marking the company's...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea's Nextin expands China operations as G2 strains deepen
While geopolitical tensions push many companies away from China, South Korean chip equipment maker Nextin is doubling down with a new factory in Wuxi, betting big on a market that...
Friday 5 September 2025
Japanese consortium invests in US fusion startup to advance nuclear fusion power technology
A group of 12 Japanese companies, including Mitsubishi Corporation, NTT, and Kansai Electric Power, announced on September 2, 2025, an investment in Massachusetts-based nuclear fusion...
Friday 5 September 2025
Semco develops continuous zoom camera module targeting Chinese smartphone market
Samsung Electro-Mechanics (Semco) is developing a continuous zoom camera module that maintains image clarity across varying telephoto magnifications, reportedly aiming to meet demands...
Friday 5 September 2025
South Korea doubles down on display research as China tightens grip on global market
South Korea plans to more than double its display research budget to counter China's growing dominance, as industry data indicate China could control up to 75% of global panel production...
Friday 5 September 2025
Analysis: Taiwan’s EV price war escalates as Luxgen undercuts Tesla ahead of new launch
Taiwan's automotive market remained sluggish in August 2025, with total sales failing to surpass the 30,000-vehicle mark. Automakers across brands have rolled out promotional offers...