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Thursday 2 October 2025
From racetrack to Woven City: Toyota chair envisions a new era of mobility
On September 28th, the second day of the 2025 Toyota Gazoo Racing Corolla Cup in Taichung, Toyota Motor Corporation Chairman Akio Toyoda made a surprise appearance—not just...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Meta launches AI-generated video feed, raising copyright and misinformation concerns
Social media giant Meta has announced the launch of its Vibes video generation service within the Meta AI app, allowing users to create videos using their own materials or remix other...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Supernodes, not servers: How Alibaba, Baidu, Huawei are rewiring AI compute
At the Apsara Conference 2025, Alibaba introduced its PanJiu AI Infra 2.0 with a 128-chip supernode, the most-watched launch of the event. The debut underscores how China's cloud...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Intel bets its future on Nvidia's CUDA
When Intel and Nvidia announced their partnership on September 18, 2025, the US$5 billion equity stake dominated headlines. But beneath the financial fanfare lies a far more consequential...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Anthropic accelerates global expansion amid soaring overseas demand
AI startup Anthropic is rapidly expanding its international presence in response to strong global demand for its Claude model, aiming to double its overseas workforce and increase...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Apple reportedly pauses Vision Pro headset revamp to prioritize Meta-style AI glasses
Apple is shelving a significant redesign of its Vision Pro headset to fast-track the development of smart glasses, a move aimed at competing with Meta's expanding Ray-Ban AI eyewear...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China implements EV export license system to ease internal and external pressures
Starting in 2026, China will require export licenses for electric vehicles (EVs) to address international concerns over dumping and domestic overcapacity. This strategy aims to improve...
Thursday 2 October 2025
South Korea-US visa talks advance, LGES US plant may resume earlier
With progress in visa negotiations between the South Korean and the US governments, LG Energy Solution (LGES) is poised to accelerate construction and operations at its US factory.
Thursday 2 October 2025
Adata to acquire De Poan, targeting EV and motor synergy
Memory module maker Adata has announced a public tender offer to acquire pneumatic tool manufacturer De Poan at NT$32 (approx. US$1.05) per share, aiming to purchase up to nearly...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Commentary: Tokyo Game Show 2025 turns business-minded; Taiwan eyes AI, VR
The 2025 Tokyo Game Show (TGS) set new records in both attendance and exhibition scale, marking a clear shift from a consumer showcase to a business-focused platform. Taiwanese gaming...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Commentary: China's computing power market faces contract cancellations as AI bubble bursts
Huatie's CNY3.69 billion (US$518.3 million) computing contract ended without delivery, indicating potential cancellations in China's computing market. Speculative contracts amid rising...
Thursday 2 October 2025
China's CNY3.69B compute contract canceled amid delivery doubts
Huatie announced the termination of a CNY3.69 billion(US$518.3 million) five-year GPU cloud computing service contract with an undisclosed Hangzhou company after zero deliveries in...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Tariffs, subsidies, and shifting demand reshape the global car market
The global automotive industry in 2025 has found itself at the eye of a geopolitical storm. Major markets—including Europe, the United States, and China—have experienced...
Thursday 2 October 2025
Sungrow rivals Tesla to lead global ESS market with integrated safety solutions
As demand for renewable energy accelerates, grid stability has become a critical challenge shaping the future of the energy storage system (ESS) market. China-based Sungrow Power...
Thursday 2 October 2025
MediaTek faces mounting challenges in ASIC business as delays and growing competition mount
MediaTek is encountering significant hurdles in its ASIC business, as uncertainty surrounds Meta's upcoming orders and a major Google contract faces repeated postponements. Industry...