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Wednesday 28 May 2025

Xiaomi boosts EV gross margin and doubles down on AI with major R&D push

Xiaomi reported strong progress in its electric vehicle (EV) and artificial intelligence (AI) businesses during its first-quarter 2025 earnings call on May 27, with company executives...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

CMMT pursues dual strategy: high-value products and semiconductor expansion

Polarizer manufacturer CMMT held its shareholders meeting on May 27, where chairperson Grace Sung stated that in 2025, the company will continue to strengthen operations in polarizers...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

BYD slashes EV prices by 35%, sparking industry alarm over long-term stability

In recent weeks, Chinese automotive giant BYD has slashed prices on as many as 22 of its electric vehicle (EV) models, including both battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and plug-in...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Computex 2025 hits record attendance amid growing uncertainty over AI boom and policy risks

Computex 2025 wrapped up with record-breaking attendance and exhibitor participation, underscoring the sustained momentum of artificial intelligence (AI) across the tech sector. Exhibitors...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

The AI boom's power problem—and China's nuclear answer

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes the global industrial landscape, a less glamorous but increasingly urgent issue has...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Xiaomi profit surges 161% in 1Q25 on strong EV and IoT sales

Xiaomi posted strong first-quarter 2025 results, with net profit jumping 161.2% year-over-year to CNY10.92 billion (approx. US$1.52 billion), driven by booming EV and IoT sales. Revenue...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

AI agent protocols take center stage at 2025 developer conferences as interoperability gains momentum

Since May, major software giants, including Microsoft, Google, SAP, and IBM, have hosted developer conferences or annual meetings, converging on a shared focus: artificial intelligence...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

TSMC’s message to the world: Taiwan is still the chip capital

TSMC is moving full steam ahead with its cutting-edge 2-nanometer production, reinforcing its commitment to Taiwan even as it expands globally. In a recent statement, TSMC Executive...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Nvidia pulls the plug on Hopper in China—AI giants scramble to adapt

In the first half of 2025, Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang officially announced that the company will no longer release Hopper architecture AI chips tailored for China. This announcement...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Google’s AI reset: I/O 2025 marks a turning point

Following years of trailing its competitors and facing mounting skepticism, Google appeared to turn a corner at this year's I/O developer...

Wednesday 28 May 2025

Auto parts shift gears: Waffer and Getac hint at a 2025 rebound

The automotive supply chain, battered by a challenging year in 2024, is finally showing signs of recovery, with component manufacturers leading the way into a period of renewed growth...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Taiwan Cement embraces AI to drive resilience, stresses role in semiconductor growth

During Taiwan Cement Corporation's (TCC) 2025 annual shareholders' meeting on May 27, chairman An-ping Chang expressed confidence in the company's long-term viability, declaring that...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

TSMC's CoWoS boom squeezes substrates, stirs NAND pricing

Mitsubishi Gas Chemical (MGC), the world's leading supplier of BT substrate base materials, has notified clients of delayed shipments due to tightening raw material supply. The growing...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Yulon Motor eyes EV growth, lifestyle business momentum, and energy storage in 2025

At its shareholders' meeting on May 27, 2025, Yulon Motor Chairwoman Yen Chen-Li-Lien announced the company posted revenue of NT$25.9 billion (US$867 million) in 2024, maintaining...

Tuesday 27 May 2025

Kian Shen eyes recovery in 2025 despite 2024 profit dip amid EV transition

Kian Shen Corporation, a subsidiary of Yulon Motor Group, approved its 2024 financial statements at a recent shareholders' meeting, with chairman Tung-Tai Hsiung and president Chiung-Chih...

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