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Thursday 18 September 2025

Baidu's Kunlun chip nab China Mobile contract, but still trails Huawei Ascend ecosystem

Baidu, one of China's leading internet companies, has cultivated its in-house Kunlun chip for years and recently secured a significant contract with China Mobile, marking the first...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Commentary: Jack Ma returns to steer Alibaba Cloud and AI strategy toward 'China's Oracle' vision

Alibaba Group founder Jack Ma has stepped back into the spotlight, reclaiming a central role in the company's strategy after years of relative absence since his 2019 exit as chairman...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Nissan launches cost reduction project with expanded use of China-made components and logistics optimization

Nissan Motor held a media briefing on September 17 to outline its plans to reduce variable costs in vehicle production, aiming to cut JPY250 billion (approx. US$1.7 billion) by fiscal...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Trump's UK visit spurs US tech giants' AI investment pledges; experts urge London to prioritize AI inference apps

US President Donald Trump's three-day state visit to the United Kingdom (September 16-18) has become a showcase of America's technology clout, marked by the presence of Silicon Valley...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Tencent opens AI platform, aligns with domestic chips, and doubles overseas cloud scale

Tencent Holdings has unveiled its most comprehensive AI and cloud strategy to date, opening its artificial intelligence capabilities and confirming full compatibility with China's...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Meta launches AI-powered Ray-Ban Display glasses, unveils new Oakley smart eyewear

On September 17, Meta Platforms unveiled its first consumer-ready smart glasses with a built-in display, marking a significant push into AI-integrated wearables.

Thursday 18 September 2025

Dell Taiwan launches AI Factory 2.0 as enterprise AI adoption advances

Terence Liao, General Manager of Dell Taiwan, said the enterprise AI market has entered a phase of rapid acceleration, with the "flywheel...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Analysis: OpenAI drives competition, easing antitrust pressure on Google

The AI rivalry between Google and OpenAI has reached a new phase as Google's Gemini app recently overtook OpenAI's ChatGPT to claim the top spot on the US App Store's free app chart...

Thursday 18 September 2025

Global power shift: How Chinese EVs are redefining the auto market

While North American consumers have yet to feel the full force of the shift, a seismic transformation is quietly rippling through the...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

South Korea promotes SiC power semiconductor technology autonomy, eyeing EV-driven growth

The South Korean government recently announced several industrial growth plans, including support programs for the localization of silicon carbide (SiC) power semiconductors. The...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

ChatGPT users favor casual chats over work tasks as AI adoption hits 700 million

OpenAI has released its most extensive report on ChatGPT user behavior as the AI chatbot nears its third anniversary, revealing that the majority of conversations are unrelated to...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Gemini app surges past ChatGPT in downloads

A recent report on OpenAI's ChatGPT usage reveals that more than 70% of conversations are unrelated to work, with about 40% of work-related dialogues focusing on writing assistance...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Aiming to become the next Google: Q&A with Taiwan Mobile president Jamie Lin

Taiwan's telecom industry has entered a new era of three-way competition following the mergers of Taiwan Mobile and Taiwan Star Telecom, and of Far EasTone (FET) and Asia Pacific...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

Exclusive interview: NXP prepares October CEO change, underscores Taiwan’s edge-AI ecosystem

Dutch chipmaker NXP Semiconductors plans to complete its CEO transition by October 2025. Current CEO Kurt Sievers, who will remain in the position until then, made what is likely...

Wednesday 17 September 2025

South Korea scrambles to match US auto tariff deal granted to Japan

The South Korean government has reportedly decided to embark on urgent negotiations with Washington after the US slashed tariffs on Japanese automobiles, creating a potential pricing...

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