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Wednesday 23 April 2025
LG Innotek unveils 'Dream Factory' to pioneer PC CPU ABF substrates and target server market expansion

LG Innotek inaugurated a new semiconductor substrate production facility on April 17 in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea. Named the...

Wednesday 23 April 2025
Unitree scales up in Hangzhou with bold bet on AI-powered robot 'brains'
Unitree Robotics, a Chinese humanoid robot startup, has opened a new manufacturing plant in Hangzhou to support its expansion. Although the company is ramping up investment in AI...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Tesla reports sharp profit decline, withdraws annual sales forecast amid tariff, supply chain pressures
Tesla's steep profit decline and withdrawal of its 2025 sales forecast mark a major turning point for the EV giant, underscoring mounting pressures from tariffs, supply chain constraints,...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Robots on the run: China's groundbreaking humanoid marathon reveals tech's growing pains
In a landmark event that tested the limits of current robotics technology, Beijing became the stage for the world's first humanoid robot half-marathon. Nearly 20 teams from across...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Taiwan tech leader clinches quiet win in global auto supply chain amid US-China tensions
As the global automotive sector advances rapidly toward electrification and autonomous technologies, Taiwan is establishing a significant presence through steady and deliberate progress...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
GTOC invests NT$1.7 billion to expand automotive glass business in Vietnam
Glass processing manufacturer G-Tech Optoelectronics (GTOC) announced a board resolution to invest an additional NT$1.385 billion (US$42.6 million) in its Vietnam project. The board...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China curbs auto industry's self-driving claims
China has halted autonomous driving promotions at the Auto Shanghai, forcing automakers to revise marketing strategies just as the exhibition opened.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
OpenAI would buy Google's Chrome browser, ChatGPT chief says
OpenAI would be interested in buying Google's Chrome browser if a federal court orders it to be spun off, the head of ChatGPT said in a court hearing Tuesday.
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Huawei's expansion in smart driving stirs competition, scrutiny
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi's pivot into cars has become a high-profile success story. Its SU7 is a hit, forecast to sell 350,000 units this year, and even Ford Motor CEO Jim...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Microsoft earnings call: 3 key areas to watch
Microsoft is set to release its latest earnings report on April 30, with the market closely watching key topics such as Microsoft's relationship with OpenAI, data center developments,...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
China's humanoid robot marathon reveals shifting industry dynamics and technological trends
China staged the world's first humanoid robot half marathon on April 19, 2025, establishing a benchmark for testing robotic capabilities in extended mobility challenges. The competition...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
AWS reportedly follows Microsoft in slowing data center expansion amid economic uncertainty
Due to rising economic uncertainties, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has reportedly paused some data center leasing negotiations, indicating a cooling demand for artificial intelligence...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
O'Prueba rides edge AI wave amid global tech tensions
The rise of edge computing and artificial intelligence is revitalizing Taiwan's software sector, leading to a new wave of startups despite longstanding hurdles. Among the emerging...
Wednesday 23 April 2025
Renault-Geely's retrofit-ready hybrid aims to redefine EV manufacturing
Horse Powertrain, the joint venture between Renault and China's Geely Group, will debut its Future Hybrid powertrain concept at Auto Shanghai 2025. Vehicles featuring the system are...
Tuesday 22 April 2025
Toyota expands NEV presence in China with Lexus EV production based in Shanghai
On April 22, the Shanghai municipal government and Toyota officially held a strategic cooperation agreement signing ceremony, announcing that Toyota's wholly-owned Lexus battery electric...