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Wednesday 14 May 2025
Nissan set to axe 20,000 jobs worldwide in deepening restructuring drive
Nissan Motor plans to cut around 20,000 jobs worldwide—more than twice the 9,000 announced in late 2024—as part of a sweeping restructuring effort aimed at reversing declining...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Tesla reportedly eyes Western India for CKD assembly unit
Tesla is exploring land parcels in Satara, Maharashtra, to establish a completely knocked down (CKD) assembly unit for electric vehicles (EVs), a senior government official told Business...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Aluminum wheel maker SAI posts record profits despite tariff uncertainties
Although Taiwan's complete vehicle exports to the US consist mainly of a small number of ATVs, Taiwanese automotive parts firms have still felt mounting pressure from Trump's tariff...
Wednesday 14 May 2025
China's AI reckoning: Once-hyped unicorns face cash crunch collapse
The global boom in generative AI, fueled by OpenAI, triggered a surge of investment into Chinese AI startups. But OpenAI's recent decision to abandon its for-profit status—announced...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Huawei, Ubtech unite to commercialize next-gen humanoid robots
Huawei has entered into a strategic partnership with Ubtech Robotics Inc. to integrate its AI chip capabilities with Ubtech's humanoid robotics expertise. The alliance aims to fast-track...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Interview: highly complementary AI ecosystems in Singapore and Malaysia—analyzing Microsoft's ASEAN strategy
The world is in the midst of an AI revolution, with data center supply chains becoming central to the electronics industry. As software and hardware converge, the focus on "sovereign...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Tesla's futuristic trademarks 'Robotaxi' and 'Cybercab' hit snags amid legal and tech hurdles
Tesla has long been at the forefront of promoting the vision of high-level autonomous vehicles and driverless taxi services. However, its recent efforts to trademark the names "Robotaxi"...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Compal and Qualcomm unveil world's first Snapdragon X-powered AI whiteboard at Computex 2025
Compal Electronics, in partnership with Qualcomm, has launched the world's first AI-powered electronic whiteboard equipped with the Snapdragon X processor, set to debut at Computex...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Chinese EV supply chain's bold expansion into Thailand raises profit concerns among local industry
China's auto industry is accelerating, driven by soaring demand for electric vehicles (EVs). New figures from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers report a 9.8% year-over-year...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan weighs AI basic law in face of national security concerns
The Taiwanese government has reservations about the AI ​​Basic Law it is drafting over national security and risk management concerns, referencing the legislative approaches...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
Taiwan's MPI sees solid start to 2025 despite currency and tariff headwinds

Semiconductor testing interface and equipment provider MPI Corporation delivered a stronger-than-expected first quarter in 2025, driven...

Tuesday 13 May 2025
Display Week 2025: LGD showcases leading P2P panels and stretchable OLEDs
LG Display (LGD) is set to participate in the Society for Information Display's (SID) Display Week 2025 with a major focus on next-generation automotive displays. Highlights include...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
IntelliEPI projects record 2025 revenue driven by AI, defense demand amid supply challenges
Intelligent Epitaxy Technology (IntelliEPI), a supplier of epitaxial wafers, is positioned for strong performance in 2025, driven by increasing demand in the artificial intelligence...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
US silicon carbide industry faces challenges amid tariff protections and Chinese competition
Silicon carbide (SiC), a critical material for electric vehicle (EV) powertrains, is under strain in the US despite protective trade policies. Initially bolstered by US President...
Tuesday 13 May 2025
From Bosch to Foxconn: is a Tier 1 power shift underway in the auto industry?
In stark contrast to the somber tone of automotive parts giant Bosch, which recently warned that the industry's "automotive drought" may drag on, Taiwan's Foxconn has taken a decisive...