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Wednesday 12 February 2025
SMIC eyes automotive sector growth to counter rising competition and pressures in China's chip market
In its latest earnings call, China's leading pure-play foundry, SMIC, acknowledged an increase in domestic competition, resulting in a growing supply even as demand begins to recover...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Nvidia supercharges MediaTek's AI ambitions amid rising ASIC battle
The emergence of generative AI (GenAI) has triggered a surge in AI server demand, leading to severe Nvidia GPU shortages. The resulting profit windfall far exceeds that of the previous...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's automotive ambitions drive merger of state-owned giants
Two of China's largest state-owned automotive enterprises have announced plans for a strategic reorganization. Dongfeng Motor Corporation and Changan Automobile (Changan), both under...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Microip's January revenue surges 489% monthly as CES success fuels 'designless' strategy expansion
Microip, a company focused on application-specific integrated circuit (ASIC) design services and AI software design services, announced its revenue for January 2025 reached NT$14.51...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Apple reportedly drops DeepSeek, partners with Alibaba on China AI integration
Apple is partnering with Alibaba Group to introduce artificial intelligence features in China, strengthening its position in a crucial market where it has struggled to establish a...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Smart glasses spark micro-LED race as PlayNitride debuts new display
Meta's launch of its Orion augmented reality (AR) glasses has ignited industry interest, with artificial intelligence (AI) accelerating the trend. As a result, full-color micro-LED...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Samsung Galaxy S25 sees strong pre-orders as AI shortens upgrade cycle
Samsung Electronics unveiled its latest flagship, the Galaxy S25, on February 10, with pre-order pickups for retailers starting on February 11. According to Jacob Chen, GM of Samsung...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
OpenAI's Altman says Musk 'probably just trying to slow us down'
OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman rebuffed Elon Musk's US$97.4 billion offer to take control of the artificial-intelligence startup for the second time in less than a day,...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
China's 2025 auto battle: subsidies, price wars, and foreign retreats
Shortly after taking office, US President Donald Trump took an aggressive stance against electric vehicles (EVs) and wind power, while the European Union (EU) and automakers remain...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
US, UK decline to sign onto Macron's AI summit communique
The US and UK were among the countries that declined to sign the final statement released on February 11 from the AI Summit hosted by France that called for promoting international...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Automakers adjust sales strategies amid electrification and AI trends
As the automotive industry undergoes transformation driven by electrification and the arrival of the AI digital age, many major car manufacturers have made significant adjustments...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Why are Quanta and Foxconn unfazed by GB200 delivery delays?
The revenue figures for January 2025 from Quanta and Foxconn have achieved historical highs despite reports of delivery delays and low yield rates for Nvidia's GB200. This has led...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Isuzu to build new US assembly plant by 2027
Japanese automaker Isuzu Motors is planning to build a new pickup truck assembly plant in the US by 2027 that will produce electric vehicles (EV) and gas-powered cars.
Wednesday 12 February 2025
Chunghwa Telecom aims to exceed NT$1 trillion market value with six key strategies
Chunghwa Telecom Chairman Alex Chien stated that in 2024, despite facing risks from geopolitical tensions, rising electricity prices, and natural disasters, the group aims to achieve...
Wednesday 12 February 2025
DeepSeek to drive 107% annual growth in China smart glasses market
Chinese AI startup DeepSeek has captured global attention in recent weeks with its R1 inference model, which the company claims matches OpenAI's o1 model in performance while requiring...