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Monday 1 September 2025

Taiwan's auto testing sector anchored in exports, resilient to US 'spec-for-tariff' deal

The United States is in talks with the European Union, Japan, and other countries on a proposed "spec-for-tariff" agreement, which would allow US-made vehicles to bypass costly redesigns...

Monday 1 September 2025

Microsoft unveils new AI models as part of expanded internal large-scale computing efforts

Microsoft Corporation's newly formed AI division recently announced two self-developed models, signaling a major push to enhance its in-house artificial intelligence capabilities...

Monday 1 September 2025

China moves to curb disorderly AI competition amid global boom

China's top economic planner has pledged to prevent excess competition in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector, signaling Beijing's intent to balance rapid innovation with the...

Monday 1 September 2025

DeepSeek fuels return to profit for Chinese tech champion Huawei

Huawei Technologies Co. posted a first-half profit, getting back into the black after the emergence of DeepSeek ignited a wave of AI development across China.

Monday 1 September 2025

Weekly news roundup: Intel revives AI chip fight with Jaguar Shores; Samsung may invest in Intel packaging push

Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from August 25 to 31, 2025.

Monday 1 September 2025

Reliance bets big on AI with Google and Meta in tow

At its 48th AGM, Reliance Industries unveiled Reliance Intelligence, a new AI-focused subsidiary driving India's artificial intelligence ambitions, alongside partnerships with Google...

Monday 1 September 2025

DeepMind releases Gemini 2.5 Flash Image for commercial editing applications

Google DeepMind has officially confirmed its advanced image editing AI model, previously known by the codename nano banana, now renamed Gemini 2.5 Flash Image. The model is currently...

Monday 1 September 2025

OpenAI faces lawsuit over teen suicide linked to ChatGPT interactions

OpenAI has come under legal scrutiny following the tragic suicide of a California teenager, with allegations that its GPT-4o model contributed to the teen's death by deepening emotional...

Monday 1 September 2025

Commentary: Tesla cuts prices in Taiwan, escalating EV price war as tariffs bite

Since April 2025, tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have cast a long shadow over Taiwan's car market, dragging down sales for most brands. Premium electric vehicles bore the...

Monday 1 September 2025

India roundup: Modi turns US 50% tariff blow into reform push

The US's 50% tariff on India took effect on August 27, dealing a blow to Indian exporters. India's semiconductor push is gaining traction.

Sunday 31 August 2025

Women lead 18% of listed firms in Taiwan, championing AI innovation in 2025

The Taiwan Women on Boards Association and EY jointly hosted the 2025 Hard Talk, Soft Power, Bold Future Forum on August 27, attracting nearly 300 female directors, CEOs, and professional...

Sunday 31 August 2025

Zuckerberg’s AI moonshot hit by wave of talent exits

More than two months after Meta Platforms Inc. announced the launch of its so-called Superintelligence laboratory, the company has experienced notable departures among its artificial...

Sunday 31 August 2025

Meta partners with Midjourney to integrate AI image and video generation technologies

Meta Platforms Inc. has formed a technology licensing partnership with AI image generation platform Midjourney to incorporate Midjourney's image and video generation capabilities...

Sunday 31 August 2025

Taiwan auto market slows as tariff uncertainty stalls consumer demand

Taiwan's auto market has entered unfamiliar territory in 2025, marked by mounting signs of disruption. With large volumes of imported...

Saturday 30 August 2025

Germany’s car industry buckles under EV shift and trade shocks

Germany's once-dominant automotive sector is facing its most profound reckoning in decades, shedding over 52,000 jobs — a 6.7%...

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